When it comes to small nonprofits, a lot of their success will often depend on the funding they are able to secure. One sure way to get this funding is by applying for and winning relevant grants. However, this is not as easy as it may seem. Grant writing is a skill that every nonprofit... Read more »
The legendary Mike ‘Elimelech’ Tress impacted so many people in his short life. The Jews he saved during and after the war, together with his efforts at stemming the spiritual holocaust in the US, were the more well known part in an amazing legacy he left over. Mike was a master communicator. His communication skills were a major... Read more »
Updated May 10, 2021 Days after the Meron Tragedy, many people have questions and are searching for religious responses to the seemingly unreal events that unfolded on Lag B’Omer. The following are a collection of thoughtful and insightful resources devoted to exploring religious responses to this tragic episode in Jewish history. We wish a speedy return to normalcy for... Read more »
It’s okay not to know… and to admit it. In a “social” world (sadly, often of the more superficial variety), in which we feel a constant urge to be smarter, more successful, happier, and better looking than the next person, it’s hard to start a post by admitting that I don’t know something. That it’s... Read more »
When done effectively, phone calls are a most powerful fundraising tool. But phone anxiety causes many to avoid using the phone – using email or text instead – which costs them lost income. Remember – it’s normal to have phone nerves before making important calls. And the good thing is, there are simple ways to get rid of... Read more »
“In theory, there is no difference between practice and theory. In practice, there is.” – Jan van de Snepscheut There is theory and there are real life situations. We can learn what to do in a specific event. We can be told how to handle a specific case. We can role play what to do when... Read more »
I have prepared fifteen questions below to research and discuss the answers either before, during, or after the Seder. 1. The Mishnah in Pirkei Avot (6:2) declares — “There is no free person other than one who is immersed in the study of the Torah.” Isn’t the opposite true — i.e., that the study of... Read more »
Eytan Buchman March 14, 2021 Just to be upfront, this is an email about the shortest email in the world. As you can already see, this one goes on for a whiiiile. So last week, someone made me blondies and I loved them. So when I asked them for the recipe, it got super awkward when they told... Read more »
In a previous series, I laid out a 5-step productivity process for leaders, which I then turned into a Productivity Blueprint (see my bio for how to access). This post goes deeper on the first of the five steps, planning for maximal productivity. The last component of this first productivity step is to assess what... Read more »
Countless companies and organizations are heading over to Instagram to promote their products and services. Plus, nonprofits are looking to score followers on Instagram to gain support for their causes. But what happens if your nonprofit is on a tight budget and or it’s never used Instagram in terms of business? Don’t panic! We’ve got... Read more »