About Gilboord Strategic Advisors
Experienced Leadership.
Strategic Perspective.
Trusted Guidance.
Gilboord Strategic Advisors was founded to help organizations navigate complexity, strengthen leadership, build meaningful relationships, and advance important priorities.
Founder and Principal Noam Gilboord is a nonprofit executive, strategist, communicator, and advocate with more than two decades of experience leading organizations, managing change, building coalitions, and helping mission-driven institutions achieve their goals.
Throughout his career, he has worked at the intersection of organizational leadership, public affairs, community relations, advocacy, communications, governance, and strategic planning.
A Proven Record of Leadership
Most advisors offer recommendations. Noam has spent his career implementing them.
As Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Community Relations Officer at the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, he led one of the nation's largest and most influential Jewish communal organizations through a period of extraordinary challenge and change. During and after the events of October 7, he helped organize some of the largest rallies for Israel in the United States and was recognized by City & State as one of New York City's "Power 100" leaders for his leadership and efforts to combat antisemitism.
In senior executive roles, he has overseen organizational operations, finance, budgeting, strategic planning, communications, governance, leadership transitions, staff management, and stakeholder engagement while working closely with boards, donors, elected officials, faith leaders, and community partners.
Selected Career Highlights
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Led the world's largest public celebration of Israel, directing the Celebrate Israel Parade and securing nearly $1 million annually through sponsorships, grants, registrations, and fundraising.
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Organized the historic "No Hate, No Fear" march across the Brooklyn Bridge in January 2020, bringing together more than 25,000 participants in a powerful demonstration against antisemitism.
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Built and led broad coalitions involving nonprofit organizations, public officials, faith communities, educational institutions, and civic leaders to advance shared priorities and strengthen community partnerships.
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Directed national efforts to counter campaigns seeking to delegitimize Israel, leading grassroots initiatives, trainings, and advocacy efforts in communities across North America.
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Served as a spokesperson, trainer, and presenter in 36 states and over 100 cities, helping leaders, boards, and organizations navigate complex issues related to public affairs, advocacy, coalition-building, and Israel engagement.
How Noam Helps Organizations
Organizations engage Noam when they need:
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An experienced facilitator to guide strategic planning and leadership retreats
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Trusted counsel during periods of growth, change, or transition
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Stronger governance and board engagement
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More effective stakeholder and community relationships
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Public affairs, advocacy, and coalition-building expertise
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Communications support for complex or high-profile issues
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A practical thought partner to help leaders navigate difficult decisions
Philosophy
Every organization is different. Effective solutions require more than templates or best practices—they require an understanding of people, relationships, culture, and context.
Noam's approach combines strategic thinking with practical execution, helping organizations move from discussion to action while building the relationships, consensus, and systems necessary for long-term success.
Let's Start a Conversation
Whether you're developing a strategic plan, navigating the halls of power, strengthening governance, building community partnerships, or addressing a complex organizational challenge, Gilboord Strategic Advisors can help. Click here to be in touch.