Thursday, March 11, 2010

New on eJP

A 21st Century Pushke A 21st Century Pushke

Tamar Snyder writing in The Jewish Week: The pushke, or charity box, may well be a relic of the past to many members of the younger generation of Jews. In fact, promotional materials for eCharityBox paint the small tin can as a PC in a world of Macs – not only old school, but also a barrier to giving for those who want to give on the go, with... 


Gaining a Positive Marketing Perspective Gaining a Positive Marketing Perspective

I guess it is human nature to constantly look for and examine our flaws and shortcomings. What is unfortunate is how much energy we put into analyzing our weaknesses and so little taking note of the things we do that are good and effective. As nonprofit marketers, we spend a good deal of time searching for the right way to communicate information that... 


eJP Now Formatted for Touch-Mobile eJP Now Formatted for Touch-Mobile

Do you have a touch-mobile device – iPhone, iPod touch, Android, or Black Berry Storm? You can now read eJewish Philanthropy specially formatted for these devices. You’ll find it quick loading and easy reading. Complete with the ability to bookmark, tweet, email and more! No external App needed; just open your browser to our site. Check... 


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Women's Philanthropy

Making Philanthropy Cool for Teens Making Philanthropy Cool for Teens

How one Jewish leader is fighting materialism, and making the concept of philanthropy... 


My Complicated Relationship with Phil My Complicated Relationship with Phil

One 20-something explains the ups and downs of her personal connection to Jewish... 


Dual Loyalities Dual Loyalities

How the field of Jewish women’s philanthropy has divided into two categories by... 


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Managing Your Nonprofit

Updating Leveraging and Sustainability Updating Leveraging and Sustainability

On January 13, I wrote about a client from New York who was very involved in rights... 


Breaking the Ice: Cold Calling Does Not Do It! Breaking the Ice: Cold Calling Does Not Do It!

In working with one of my clients over the last few weeks an issue was raised about... 


The Top Ten Skills You Want in Your MarCom Professional Now The Top Ten Skills You Want in Your MarCom Professional Now

With increasing frequency, nonprofit CEOs ask me what skills they should look for... 


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In Case You Missed

Silent Role Models No More Silent Role Models No More

They Too are Recognized During Women’s History Month by H. Glenn Rosenkrantz Atlanta: Over at the Marcus Jewish Community Center here, visitors might be forgiven for thinking they’ve walked into some sort of fashion show. There are, after all, dresses hanging on the walls. But upon closer look – and these dresses are getting plenty –... 


Supply-Side Judaism Supply-Side Judaism

by Elie Kaunfer The Jewish community is expert at anticipating failure, even disaster. Declining affiliation rates, rampant intermarriage, collapsing schools and synagogues – these are the problems that top the communal agenda. Judaism, it is said, is a product that no one wants to buy anymore. The question is then posed: How can we convince... 


Engaging the Next Generation of Donors Engaging the Next Generation of Donors

Seven weeks after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, donors have contributed more than $895-million to support relief efforts. And now, new research on text-to-gift conducted by Convio, Edge Research and Sea Change Strategies on US charitable donors has been released. The data, gathered a week following the earthquake, indicates that mobile philanthropy,... 


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