Leadership as Infrastructure

Funds a program in partnership with Brandeis University to provide Jewish learning opportunities for students in grades 9 through 12.

Funds infrastructure improvements, equipment purchases, and professional development for educational faculty and staff at B'nai B'rith Camp.

Funds schools to develop or expand intergenerational programs that include training, reflection, monthly visits, and culminating projects with a focus on social justice education.

Funds professional development and education programs for both lay and professional nonprofit leaders in the areas of leadership and governance.

Funds educational summertime programming at the National Ramah Commission Inc., supporting camp-based learning initiatives.

Funds a teen leadership program that empowers high school students to lead service projects at nursing homes or senior facilities, engaging peers and the broader community.

Co-hosts public events such as street renaming ceremonies and ribbon-cutting events, and completes facility improvements including construction and furnishing of a podcast studio for member use.

Hosts Blake EDU, a monthly educational series for nonprofit professionals featuring leaders from the Capital Region to support capacity building and professional development.

Operates a 25,000-square-foot shared office facility in downtown Albany, NY, providing private offices, dedicated desks, open coworking space, and mailbox memberships for nonprofit organizations. Offers flexible membership options including full-time access, community memberships (8 days/month), day passes, and Book of Passes (10 visits/year).

Manages day-to-day office operations including utilities, coffee service, and closing procedures, and provides on-site support during tours and regular operations through community managers and crew members who assist visitors and members.

Collects and publishes annual data on nonprofit giving from hundreds of organizations served, and produces informational resources such as the "Top Ten Tips for Finding a Perfect Nonprofit Board" to inform sector-wide practices.

Produces and distributes free educational materials including a downloadable guide titled "Giving Back," a 30-minute video titled "What to Think About Before Joining a Board," and online content with case studies and advice to help individuals evaluate nonprofit board opportunities.

Organizes and hosts events such as the Board Summit and webinars for alumni groups like MIT Sloan to share best practices, leadership strategies, and long-term considerations for nonprofit board service.

Provides free, personalized matching services to connect individuals in New York with nonprofit board opportunities, including candidate screening, introductions to board positions, and ongoing support. The organization has operated this service for over 25 years.

Identifies and places high-impact individuals on nonprofit boards, with over 90% taking on leadership roles within 12 months and each placement generating an average of over $100,000 in funding. These placements have cumulatively generated over $260 million in nonprofit funding since 2001.

Provides executive search and recruiting services for nonprofit leadership, key, and frontline roles, collaborating with affiliate organizations to conduct nationwide placements.

Operates through 12 affiliate organizations across more than half of the United States, providing infrastructure and coordination to support local delivery of management consulting and organizational development services to nonprofits, schools, and government agencies.

Delivers affordable, high-quality consulting, coaching, and facilitation services to nonprofits, including strategic planning, governance improvement, financial management, program effectiveness, and leadership development, using a sliding scale fee model to increase accessibility.