When it comes to producing your own video, it used to seem impossible without hiring a videographer. However, as we've shown in posts such as Animoto for a Cause, rabbis and educators
What prompted you to allocate time from your busy schedule to begin coaching non-profit leaders to become effective and successful at raising funds? I saw that talented and intelligent Jewish leaders were struggling with
Over the past couple of months, we've provided you with several posts full of email tips (see here). In this post, we are going to help you with something that many rabbis, rebbetzins
In today’s competitive fundraising climate, there’s more and more talk about “donor-centric” fundraising. Rightly so; far from just another buzzword, “donor-centricity” is a whole new take on
Are you leading an Israel trip this summer? Is your shul coming on a mission to Israel? Are you taking a tour of Bar and Bat Mizvah students to see Israel? If your answer is yes to any of these questions – or you have a friend or colleague who is bringing
Aryeh Zev Narrow, a Spring Valley, NY communications consultant, helps non-profits create powerful marketing and fundraising messages. You can learn more about non-profit marketing and fundraising messages on Aryeh Zev’s blog: The Spark. The Talmud says, “if you try to grab too much, you end up grabbing nothing.” Fundraising can be a competitive business, and some... Read more »
In an earlier post (see here), we shared with you the words of Dr. Nick Morgan. He cautions against using weasel words when you are public speaking, and explains just how detrimental these terms can be for your message and overall reputation. Just as one needs to be aware of their spoken words, a person should also be careful when... Read more »
Guess what? Something as simple as an email signature line is a giant marketing opportunity for your shul, school, organization, etc. In the business world, everyone from law firms to print shops will use this precious real estate within an email to generate new leads, highlight services, and build their brand. As a rabbi, it’s important... Read more »
Jay Bailey, is CEO and Creative Director of Rapid Fire Consulting. He has more than a decade of hands-on experience in targeted (but friendly!) online marketing and web design. Most recently he served as the long-time Director of Marketing at the well-known Answers.com. At Rapid Fire Consulting, we’ve collected general “guidelines” that we gathered from... Read more »
