BoardSource Membership Promotes Healthy, Vibrant Congregations
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At the URJ, we know congregational leadership involves the most sacred work one day and the most mundane the next, but whether sacred or mundane, all of it is meant to carry out the congregation's mission and vision. What's more, it all requires good governance and leadership practices to succeed. Congregations can only be vibrant communities with resilient leaders and strong organizational health.
The URJ's Congregational Services and Community Vibrancy team works to find reliable solutions to manage costs and increase efficiencies in operations, governance, and engagement for our congregations, giving you more time to focus on your holy work. Therefore, to support healthy congregations and vibrant communities, the URJ has partnered with the leading expert in nonprofit boards: BoardSource.
As of January 2025, every URJ-affiliated congregation in good standing can access an exclusive BoardSource membership. This membership includes a large library of resources, tools, critical up-to-date research, and thought leadership. BoardSource access is a benefit of URJ membership and is available to your URJ-affiliated congregation at no additional cost.
BoardSource says:
Great board leadership takes intentionality and effort. BoardSource is here to help. We have nonprofit resources and tools on a wide range of board leadership topics that can help you educate yourself and your board, navigate thorny board issues, and address new challenges or opportunities your board may be facing.
The URJ is your partner in providing essential tools to support the sacred relationships unique to Jewish congregational leadership. BoardSource provides expertise on general nonprofit management to supercharge your board and help keep you focused on your mission. Good governance leads to healthy organizations, vibrant communities, and future sustainability.
You will find support around key topics like:
- Recruiting the right board members
- Facilitating an engaged board
- Managing social media
- And more!
To register for your congregation's BoardSource membership and get access to exclusive members-only resources, visit the URJ Marketplace. Join us at the URJ's Leadership Boot Camp on January 26, 2025 to learn more about the many benefits BoardSource offers. If you have questions, contact the Knowledge Network at URJ1800@urj.org.
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