Roselle Ungar assumes chair of The Network, representing 170+ North American nonprofits
The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies, an association of more than 170 nonprofit human service organizations in the United States and Canada, recently announced the appointment of Roselle Middleberg Ungar, CEO of Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans, as the new chair of its board of directors.
Roselle M. Ungar (Courtesy Roselle Ungar)
Ungar, a longtime leader in Jewish communal service and philanthropy, was selected in part to her decades of experience, especially within the roles of leadership, advocacy, fundraising, and community participation. She holds a certification as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
A former interim executive director of Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans during the critical days after Hurricane Katrina, she was also a pivotal leader as president at Congregation Beth Israel in its capital campaign to reorganize and relocate in the years following the hurricane. Ungar was instrumental in raising the funds that rebuilt the synagogue in its present Metairie location adjacent to Congregation Gates of Prayer.
She has been an active leader within The Network for many years, previously serving as an officer on the board and also as chairs of the organization’s Advocacy Committee and the Development Committee. She was also co-chair of PowerNET 2024.
The Network serves as a hub for collaboration, professional leadership, innovation, and shared best practices across the human services sector.
“We are excited to welcome Roselle as board chair,” said Reuben D. Rotman, President and CEO of The Network. “She brings deep experience, strong leadership and a longstanding devotion to both The Network and the communities our member agencies serve.”
Prior to her current role at Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans, Ungar also served as director of Community and Philanthropic Affairs for Crescent Bank & Trust and also worked with the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation.
Throughout her career, she has led major community initiatives, philanthropic efforts, and volunteer engagement programs, including supervising thousands of volunteers during Super Bowl XXXI activities in New Orleans.
Ungar is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and former National Vice President of Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America. She currently serves on the National Assembly as an advisor to the Philanthropy Division and has long been recognized for her leadership and dedication to community impact.
The Network unites efforts to create a positive impact on the lives of nearly two million clients each year. Member organizations collectively provide an extensive array of human services for individuals across all age groups, both within and beyond the Jewish community.
Functioning as a definitive advocate, The Network functions as the preeminent hub for Jewish human services organizations. It encompasses the entire spectrum of resources including best practices, research insights, innovation, and partnerships. Through these offerings, the Network empowers agencies to boost their social services programs.Top of Form
