By Dana Wynkoop Those working in nonprofit often expect to be overworked, underpaid and to go with little to no benefits because they are so passionate about the vision, mission, and values of the charities they work for. What they do not expect is to be abused, exploited and bullied by their managers. The Workplace Bullying Institute’s 2017 survey found that 37% of the U.S. workforce has experienced a hostile work environment. Workplace … [Read more...] about Workplace Bullying in the Nonprofit World
Professional Development
AFP Launches Women’s Mentoring and Development Program
As part of its Women’s Impact Initiative, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has launched a new mentoring and development program for highly talented women in the fundraising field. With women composing about 70 percent of the profession, but only holding approximately 30 percent of senior-level fundraising positions, the Women’s Impact Initiative (WII) was created in 2018 to address the specific issues and challenges that … [Read more...] about AFP Launches Women’s Mentoring and Development Program
Hebrew College Announces Partnership with Pardes Institute in Israel
Hebrew College has announced a new dual degree program with the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem that will train outstanding future rabbis and educators who are passionate about day school education and leadership. Set to launch in fall 2019, the six-year program will include a two-year teacher training program in Jerusalem, where students will study in the Pardes Day School Educators Program, followed by four years in Greater … [Read more...] about Hebrew College Announces Partnership with Pardes Institute in Israel
The Ethical Imperatives: Codes of Conduct and Jewish Practice
By Steven Windmueller, Ph.D. During a time frame where the ethical behavior of leaders in all different fields of endeavor has come under increasing attention, what role do codes of conduct play within our community? Such documents articulate the ethical standards that an organization or professional group wishes to foster with its leadership. In some measure, such declarations serve as a public statement of what the association strives to … [Read more...] about The Ethical Imperatives: Codes of Conduct and Jewish Practice
Creating a Global Network: Kaplan Leadership Initiative teaches international fellows leadership skills and ‘why we do what we do’
By Maayan Hoffman eJewish Philanthropy Luciana Pattin, a Madrid-based fundraiser at the local Jewish school, said after her year-long participation in the Kaplan Leadership Initiative, she better understands “why we do what we do.” Pattin completed her fellowship in late fall. Several months later, Pattin said she still feels its effects. “Being a Kaplan fellow has helped me strengthen my self-awareness and enhanced my capacity to add … [Read more...] about Creating a Global Network: Kaplan Leadership Initiative teaches international fellows leadership skills and ‘why we do what we do’
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