Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations

What Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations does

The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations is a private nonprofit advocacy coalition founded in 1969 and headquartered at 633 3rd Avenue in New York. It serves as the recognized central coordinating body for 50 national Jewish organizations, providing a unified consensus voice on issues affecting American Jewry, including Israel's security, antisemitism, Holocaust remembrance, Iran policy, global terrorism, and US-Israel relations. The organization does not offer technology products or services; its operational platform consists of coalition advocacy, press releases, op-ed placements in major outlets, annual leadership missions to Israel, and direct engagement with US and world leaders.

The organization's revenue model is entirely donation-based through its Conference of Presidents Fund, structured across six annual giving tiers ranging from $5,000 (Friend of the Conference) to $100,000+ (Leaders Circle), with progressively richer benefits including event invitations, briefings with world leaders, and eligibility for the annual Israel Leadership Mission. Distribution and outreach operate through a member organization network spanning 50 diverse groups (including AIPAC, ADL, Hadassah, JFNA, Hillel, and the Jewish Council for Public Affairs), supplemented by owned social channels (Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram) and earned media in outlets such as JNS, Jerusalem Post, and Newsweek. Current leadership comprises CEO William C. Daroff, Chair Betsy Berns Korn, and Chair-Elect Matthew Bronfman.

Name

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations

Legal name

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations

Website

https://conferenceofpresidents.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations is a nonprofit coalition founded in 1969 representing 50 national Jewish organizations as a unified voice on Israel, antisemitism, and US-Israel relations, funded through tiered donations.

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Product category

Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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Interfaith & Ecumenical Councils and Dialogue Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Jewish community advocacy
• Nonprofit coalition
• Israel relations advocacy
• Antisemitism response
• Holocaust remembrance

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization relies on tax-deductible donations from individuals and supporters through its Conference of Presidents Fund. Contributors receive benefits based on giving levels, including invitations to events, briefings, private meetings with world leaders, and eligibility for the annual Israel Leadership Mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations is a nonprofit coalition that serves as the recognized central coordinating body representing 50 national Jewish organizations on issues of national and international concern. It provides a unified consensus voice for American Jewry, coordinating collective advocacy on Israel's security, threats from Iran, global terrorism, antisemitism, Holocaust remembrance, and US-Israel relations, and conducts annual leadership missions to Israel.

Product overview

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations is a non-profit advocacy coalition that serves as the recognized central coordinating body representing 50 national Jewish organizations. It does not offer technology products or services. Its activities include advocacy on issues affecting the American Jewish community, Israel, antisemitism, Iran, and terrorism; Holocaust education initiatives; legislative advocacy; and public communications through press releases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conference of Presidents Fund (Donor Program)
• Annual Israel Leadership Mission

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 countries have adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Abraham Accords CountriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2023The Conference of Presidents supports and advocates for the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Sudan. The organization works to strengthen these diplomatic relationships and encourage other Arab nations to join.
• Shine A Light InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of more than 60 civil society and non-governmental organizations committed to combating antisemitism. The Conference of Presidents is a participant in coordinated actions, events, national ads, and rallies to raise awareness and fight antisemitism.
• Secure Community Network (SCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that ensures the safety, security, and resiliency of the Jewish community in North America. The Conference works with SCN to implement best practices to protect Jewish houses of worship and community buildings.
• Claims ConferenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Conference supports Holocaust restitution efforts and works with the Claims Conference on matters related to survivor welfare and justice.
• Jewish Affairs Caucus (JAC) of National Education AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner in advocating for Jewish educators within the National Education Association, working on constitutional amendments and resolutions related to Jewish education.
• International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Conference advocates for adoption of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism, which has been adopted by over 30 countries and 1,000+ organizations globally.
• Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in implementing security resources and raising awareness about security needs for communal spaces. Collaborates on nonprofit security grant programs.
• US Holocaust Memorial MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Conference works with the museum on Holocaust education and remembrance efforts, ensuring memory of the Shoah lives on.
• Yad VashemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference leadership participates in Holocaust remembrance events at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, the world-renowned museum and memorial dedicated to Holocaust victims.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC): AIPAC is one of the Conference's 50 member organizations and is itself a leading pro-Israel advocacy group operating in the US policy space. It is directly comparable as a Jewish-community advocacy organization focused on US-Israel relations and legislative influence.
• Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA): JFNA is a Conference member organization that represents 146 Jewish federations across North America. It is comparable as a peer umbrella organization coordinating Jewish communal policy, security, and fundraising infrastructure.
• Anti-Defamation League (ADL): ADL is a Conference member and the leading US NGO fighting antisemitism and hate through advocacy, education, and litigation. It is comparable as a peer addressing antisemitism, Israel-related policy, and Jewish community security.
• American Jewish Committee (AJC): AJC is a member organization of the Conference and a global Jewish advocacy organization focused on combating antisemitism and promoting democratic values. It is comparable as a peer advocacy institution addressing similar issues through independent programming.
• Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life: Hillel is a Conference member and the largest Jewish campus organization in the world. Comparable as a peer addressing Jewish student welfare, antisemitism on campus, and Israel engagement.
• B'nai B'rith International: B'nai B'rith is a Conference member and one of the oldest Jewish service organizations, focused on advocacy, humanitarian aid, and combating antisemitism. Comparable as a peer historic Jewish advocacy institution.
• Hadassah, Women's Zionist Organization of America: Hadassah is a Conference member and a major American Jewish organization with advocacy, education, and humanitarian programming. Comparable as a peer advocacy and Zionist organization.
• HIAS (The Jewish Organization for Refugees): HIAS is a Conference member and a Jewish refugee resettlement and advocacy organization. Comparable as a peer Jewish advocacy NGO with humanitarian and policy programming.

Emerging players

• Secure Community Network (SCN): SCN is a Conference strategic partner and the official Jewish community safety organization in North America. Comparable as an adjacent organization that the Conference leverages for security infrastructure and that increasingly operates as a coordinating body.

Broad incumbents

• World Jewish Congress: WJC is an international umbrella organization representing Jewish communities globally, focused on advocacy at the UN and intergovernmental bodies. Comparable as a peer umbrella advocating for Jewish communities and Israel on the global stage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Conf_of_Pres
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ConferencePresidents
• Facebookfacebook.com/ConferenceofPresidents
• Instagraminstagram.com/conferenceofpresidents
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/conference-of-presidents-of-major-american-jewish-organizations

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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