About us
Index has been a trusted partner to nonprofits, philanthropies, and community institutions across the globe for more than forty years. Our mission has always been consistent: to turn meaningful ideas into sustainable, high-impact solutions.
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We work across the full lifecycle of organizational and community innovation—from the earliest stages of ideation to long-term stewardship of institutions and initiatives.
Our expertise includes:
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• Visioning & Ideation
Helping leaders articulate bold ideas and refine them into mission-aligned strategies.
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• Organizational Design & Development
Translating concepts into operational structures, platforms, and programs built for longevity.
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• Capital & Strategic Project Leadership
Managing complex projects, coordinating stakeholders, and delivering initiatives from conception to completion.
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• Strategic Direction & Implementation
Defining priorities, building execution plans, and guiding teams through effective delivery.
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• Grantmaking & High-Impact Philanthropy
Supporting every stage of the grantmaking process and identifying partners with the potential to drive measurable change.
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Through ChutzpaTech and the Neemanim platform, we are bringing this legacy into the digital age. We build technology infused with real-world experience—tools that help communities coordinate smarter, respond faster, and strengthen their resilience over time.
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Index is where decades of strategic leadership meet the innovation needed for tomorrow’s challenges. We don’t just advise. We build, partner, and help communities thrive.
Our Leadership
Shalom Elcott is a highly accomplished executive and philanthropic strategist, currently serving as President of Index, LLC, where he and his teams have coalesced and invested over a billion dollars in global efforts. In 2023, Shalom co-founded The Neemanim Project II in partnership with the Margolis Family Foundation, integrating exceptional new AI technologies to combat hate speech across our local communities. He recently served as the Curator of Jewish philanthropic partnerships for the Samueli Family Foundation, where he co-founded the Israel Stem Ecosystems, a five-year initiative with global foundations and the Israeli government to expand hi-tech employment.
Previously, Shalom was President and CEO of Jewish Federation & Family Services, Orange County, providing over a decade of leadership that grew the organization's annual income and programs. He also served as President and CEO of The Ted Arison Family Foundation, where he co-created and launched Matan – Your Way to Give, the United Way affiliate of Israel. His foundational career work includes a nine-year term as the founding Executive Director of The American Committee for the Tel Aviv Foundation, and he co-founded The Neemanim Project: The Israel Air Force Center. Among his many capital projects, he led the development and construction of The Spiegel Family Children's Memorial at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. Shalom resides in New York with his wife, Robin.
