Marcia Riklis is a strategic philanthropist and experienced Jewish communal leader. She has held senior roles across the philanthropic sector, including serving as Chair of the Jewish Funders Network and spending 12 years on the Executive Committee of the UJA-Federation of New York, where she also served as campaign chair. Through this work, she has helped shape giving strategies and strengthen the broader philanthropic field.

Her philanthropy spans advancing peacebuilding in Israel and Palestine, supporting Jewish life worldwide, and investing in cultural and educational institutions. Marcia is known for helping leaders sharpen strategy, mobilize resources, and move ambitious ideas from concept to measurable impact.