Getting a seriously large ‘dream donation’ (think your biggest ever donation yet!) is the most direct way to make a real impact. So what are the ingredients to make this happen in the year ahead? If you look at the Jewish leaders who've succeeded in building something significant
Charities have it pretty tough. As if it wasn’t hard enough to convince random strangers to reach into their wallets for philanthropic deeds, nonprofits have to compete against each other as well. They face donor fatigue, apathy, economic downturns, and criticism over their
At Olami Resources, we keep our eye on the news to bring you timely articles and links that we think a rabbi or Jewish educator would find interesting! We have decided to share some of these links in a weekly feature on the blog. Enjoy! 1) 3 reasons why the Dow just rose more than... Read more »
Stephen Covey’s classic, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, is a must read for any Jewish leader who wants to be more productive and effective. Last week, I shared the first three on Covey’s habits and how they can positively impact your leadership and fundraising.
Stephen Covey’s classic, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, is a must-read for any Jewish leader who wants to be more productive and effective. Using these 7 Habits, I'll pinpoint some key take-homes, that will give you an immediate boost in your
At Olami Resources, we keep our eye on the news to bring you timely articles and links that we think a rabbi or Jewish educator would find interesting! We have decided to share some of these links in a weekly feature on the blog. Enjoy! 1) People with high levels of self-compassion demonstrate three key behaviors... Read more »
At Olami Resources, we keep our eye on the news to bring you timely articles and links that we think a rabbi or Jewish educator would find interesting! We have decided to share some of these links in a weekly feature on the blog. Enjoy! 1) To remember something better, don’t write it down. Draw... Read more »
My name is Jeff Zigman. I’m a Software Engineer from Montreal, Canada, and I’ve developed a platform for Jewish charities that I believe will make most donors comfortable giving you monthly donations. Everyone wants monthly donations. It means more money and stability
How much of what you know you’re “supposed to do” are you actually doing? Be honest. Are you using video? Are you livestreaming events and classes? Or only occasionally... Where are your paths of resistance? What do you still think is “just for kids?” or “beneath me to do?”
There's a common dislike of writing thank-you notes. It's not at the top of our to-do lists. But getting it right can be the difference between a one-off gift and a lifelong giver. As an example of this, when the leader of an organization I was mentoring used the concept I'm about to