The sudden onset of the global Covid-19 pandemic brought the whole world to a pause and triggered a decline in the world economy. In this environment where people are losing jobs, businesses are closing down, and people are relying on their savings to survive, many nonprofits have suffered. Fundraising is the backbone of every charitable... Read more »
Introduction: Chesed which Flows from the Source of the Jewish Soul What characteristic could be defined as a singularly Jewish trait? The Gemara in Mesechta Yevamos (Daf 79a) states that Dovid Hamelech said, “There are three defining characteristics of this (Jewish) nation: They are merciful, exhibit
As we begin Sefer Shemot, a new useful teaching aid called Parsha Pages was created thanks to the talented Adele (Lerner) Nemirov. Parsha Pages is a one-page summary of the parsha that can be easily read and enjoyed by students and scholars alike. In short, we are certain you could use the Parsha
Welcome to 2021! This year in particular, your first impressions with everyone – from students to donors – will most likely be…online. And, even though it’s 2021, sending and receiving email is still…king. Really Good Emails has a huge database of 7,000 marketing emails and newsletters you can search for inspiration to design your own portfolio.... Read more »
There's just one word you need to know: HWIMUS (huh·wee·mus) How Will It Make Us Sustainable? This is the process we go through with every nonprofit client of ours, taking each line item on their budget and asking ourselves: Will this expense help us build long-term sustainability? In a landscape that may seem to have many lookalikes, how are you going
There are two unethical ways people often make themselves feel superior to others. They get others to look up to them, even though they do not deserve the attention or praise. Or, these people say or do something to make others feel bad about themselves. Essentially these are two sides of the same coin. This... Read more »
In Leadership Mastermind groups, participants share their personal challenges and get input and solutions from their peers. Moshe was struggling. As the lower school principal of a day school in northern New Jersey, Moshe was trying to stay afloat in a pandemic that has sapped all our energy and made school leadership – already a... Read more »
Yitzchok remembers the day well. It was on Shabbos, March 14. Yitzchok went to Shul early to learn. He was engrossed in a sefer when he noticed Dr. Goldberg coming towards him. Strangely, Dr. Goldberg asked if he had been in a different Shul in the neighborhood the night before. Yitzchok was surprised that Dr.... Read more »
Due to the pandemic, many rabbis, Jewish leaders and students are having to schedule meetings and team calls virtually over Zoom. This usually involves a lot of back-and-forth emails. Arranging a meeting time that works for all — not only takes up quite some time, but can also become confusing quite easily depending on how... Read more »
There are just 10 ‘fundraising’ days left in 2020. There’s a real and unique opportunity right now to raise funds that you wouldn’t be able to get at any other time of the year. And it needn’t take much of your time. What can really work right now – with the biggest gain – and... Read more »
