About
A practice built at the intersection of mission, money and leadership.
I help leaders translate conviction into capital, and capital into change that ripples outward to the many.
My career has been mostly in the generative space between three worlds: the nonprofits doing the work, the donors and foundations funding it, and the leaders carrying it on their shoulders. I've sat on every side of that table; as an executive, an advisor, a board member, a fundraiser and a coach. I am dedicated to my clients well being and translating their mission into economic growth by applying leadership and development skills to those specific staff and board members in the room.
What I've come to believe is this: the most consequential change happens when the architecture of an organization, the clarity of its leadership, and the intention of its capital are all pulling in the same direction. My practice exists to help that happen and therefore pursue a succesfully productive and generative organization.
Clients tend to find me at inflection points. A campaign is about to launch, a transition is underway, a new chapter needs a steadier frame. The work is bespoke, confidential, and built on relationships that last well beyond a single engagement. We may have 3 months or grow into a longer term partnership.
Sectors
Education, Arts, Community Building, Social Services, Faith-based organizations, and Emerging Ventures.
Approach
Long-horizon, relational, candid. I bring rigor, fun and formative opportunities for growth.

Simcha has 20+ years as a nonprofit executive leader. He co-founded and co-directed the Jewish Farm School, managed programs for Hazon Inc, Eden Village Camp, American Jewish World Service, and the Teva Learning Center. Simcha was the Interim E.D. for Struggle to Save Ethiopian Jewry and most recently served as the Regional Director of Development for Repair the World.
Simcha is also an ordained Interfaith Chaplain by The Chaplaincy Institute, He was the former Director of Development for Wilderness Torah. Simcha is originally from Chicago and lives in Sonoma County, CA with his wife and their two children, Emet and Lilah.

