Centering on Professionals: The 2001 Study of JCC Personnel In North Americaby Judith Schor and Professor Steven M. Cohen
JCC Association, 2002.
A survey of JCC professionals finds high rates of job satisfaction but concerns over advancement and compensation. While the proportion of women in senior positions has grown, women's salaries signficantly trail men’s salaries. Read report Cracking the Glass Ceiling: Strategies for SuccessCatalyst, Published 1994, Revised 2000.
This hefty report for the U.S. Department of Labor analyzes 10 corporate initiatives that helped level the playing field, and provides tips for women, policymakers and employers. Read report Creating Gender Equity and Organizational Effectiveness in the Jewish Federation System: A Research-and-Action Projectby Professor Steven M. Cohen, Shifra Bronznick, Didi Goldenhar, Dr. Sherry Israel, and Dr. Shaul Kelner
Advancing Women Professionals and the Jewish Community and United Jewish Communities, January 2004.
This report, based on nearly a hundred interviews with Federation lay and professional leaders, explores the causes and implications of the gender imbalance, and then recommends strategies for change.Read report Creating Successful Mentoring Programs: A Catalyst GuideCatalyst, 2002.
The latest edition of its best-selling guide, Catalyst shows companies how to institute mentorship programs. It makes the case for mentoring – a cornerstone of career advancement – and provides successful case studies. Read report Cultivating The TalentJuly 2007.
Read more Current Parental Leave Policies in the Jewish Community2006.
Flex and Leave Policies Development Compensation Survey Results and Analysisby Dr. Susan D. Sampson, Principal Investigator; Dr. Lynda L. Moore, Co-Investigator
Simmons School of Management and Women in Development of Greater Boston, Inc., December 2005.
Survey of fundraising professionals confirms that men earn significantly more than women in comparable roles, identifies other barriers to women's advancement, and recommends strategies for change. Read report Differences in Pay for Men and Women in Top Charity JobsThe Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Chronicle of Higher Education, October 13, 2005.
A list of average salaries for top managers in nonprofits reveals that men consistently earn more than women in comparable jobs.Read report Female Charity Executives Win Big Increase in Payby Debra E. Blum
The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Chronicle of Higher Education, October 13, 2005.
A summary of the "2005 GuidesStar Nonprofit Compensation Report" shows that women chief executives have made significant gains but still earn far less than their male counterparts.Read report Flexible Work Arrangements III: A Ten-Year Retrospective of Part-Time Arrangements for Managers and ProfessionalsCatalyst, 2000.
Groundbreaking longitudinal study of women's experience of flexibility in the workplace, based on interviews of individuals and employers conducted over the course of a decade. Read report