Bergen Volunteers Appoints Shara Nadler as their New CEO

Hackensack, NJ, September 2024 - Shara Nadler has been named Chief Executive Officer at Bergen Volunteers, effective September 9, 2024, the agency’s Board of Directors announced today.

“We are excited to welcome Shara Nadler as our CEO,” said Paul Coller, President of the Bergen Volunteers Board. “Ms. Nadler comes to us with a very strong career in nonprofit and business leadership. Her understanding and support for the community and for Bergen Volunteers’ mission, will help our organization continue to expand its reach among Bergen County residents in need of our services.”

“I am thrilled to lead Bergen Volunteers forward with committed board members, volunteers, staff, and community partners to further help meet the needs in our community,” said Shara Nadler, incoming CEO. “It is inspiring to see the impact that volunteers can have on building a stronger, vibrant community, and I look forward to new opportunities and partnerships to grow our resources and expand our impact and reach.”

Most recently, Ms. Nadler was the Director of Development and Corporate Sponsorships at the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey (JFNNJ). During her tenure at JFNNJ, she directed and grew their Volunteer Center, expanded volunteer engagement across northern New Jersey, established new community and corporate partnerships, convened community stakeholders, and advanced fundraising opportunities, among other notable contributions.

Ms. Nadler has more than 30 years of professional experience in both for- and non-profit settings. Prior to JFNNJ, Shara Nadler was the founder and CEO of iPiggiBank, an

education-based company that created interactive financial literacy curricula and programs for students in grades K-8. Partnering with public and private schools, after-school programs and clubs, corporate partners and others, her company educated thousands of students on the fundamentals of money management. She has also served as a marketing and public relations executive for companies on the East and West Coasts.

Ms. Nadler holds a Master of Public Administration with a specialization in non-profit management from Baruch College Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, and a

Bachelor of Science in mass communications from Boston University’s College of Communication.

“Bergen Volunteers is unique in its ability to engage volunteers and collaborate with community organizations to effectively deliver essential services for those in need in our area,” said Board President Paul Coller. “We are confident that with Shara Nadler’s visionary leadership, our programs and initiatives will further thrive, empowering us to achieve the next level of service to our community.”

About Bergen Volunteers

Bergen Volunteers’ mission is to provide human service and training programs to improve lives and strengthen communities. Through direct service programs, civic engagement, and

multi-sector collaborations, Bergen Volunteers is helping address significant social safety net needs in our communities.

Bergen Volunteers is home to Bergen LEADS, which for 16 years has annually brought together a diverse, cross-sector cohort of adult learners for deep dives into important public issues affecting Bergen County and its municipalities.

Bergen Volunteers’ other major programs include:

Mentoring, in which volunteers are recruited, trained, and supported to provide

one-on-one long and short-term support to at-risk youth, helping them face and overcome challenges;

Chore, which enlists volunteers to perform household repairs that help keep the elderly and people with disabilities safe in their homes;

Cheer, which provides a helping hand to isolated, homebound seniors;

Bergen READS, in which volunteers help elementary school students build a love of reading and improve their skills.

For more information about Bergen Volunteers, please visit www.bergenvolunteers.org.