By Avrum Lapin Attracting younger families, and generally growing membership, is a priority for congregations regardless of size, affiliation, or geographical location. From case studies, anecdotal evidence, and UJA-Federation’s two recent reports on the subject, many c … [Read more...] about Two Birds? Pros and Cons of Adapting a Voluntary Dues Structure during a Campaign
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Connections, Cultivation and Commitment: New Insights on Voluntary Dues
By Rabbi Dan Judson, Lianna Levine Reisner, Cantor Adina H. Frydman “Engaging members in conversations about the meaning and value of membership can only benefit and renew the life of a congregation.” Two years ago, Synergy - a division of UJA-Federation of New York focused … [Read more...] about Connections, Cultivation and Commitment: New Insights on Voluntary Dues
What We Talk About When We Talk About Voluntary Dues
People respond generously to the voluntary model because it implicitly redefines what membership is. By Michael Wasserman An increasing number of American synagogues are replacing conventional dues with voluntary dues - that is free-will giving. As of last winter, roughly … [Read more...] about What We Talk About When We Talk About Voluntary Dues
Alternatives to the Alternative: Voluntary Dues and Other Variations on a Theme
By Amy Asin The report issued this week by UJA-NY Federation’s Synergy, Are Voluntary Dues Right for Your Synagogue? A Practical Guide, contains useful information about 26 congregations across North America - many of which are members of the URJ - that have implemented v … [Read more...] about Alternatives to the Alternative: Voluntary Dues and Other Variations on a Theme
Are Voluntary Dues Right for Your Synagogue? A Practical Guide
Many synagogues are struggling with their membership and dues models, but recently, a growing number of synagogues have started to try a new approach: the voluntary commitment model. In a nationwide study commissioned by UJA-Federation, they identified the 26 synagogues, as of … [Read more...] about Are Voluntary Dues Right for Your Synagogue? A Practical Guide
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