Change Begins with Opportunities: Creating New Volunteer Opportunities (2 of 3)
To build your volunteer engagement capacity, start with assessment. But what’s next? Read Beth Steinhorn’s case study of a synagogue in need of pro-bono expertise.
Repair the World Repair Interview: Jon Rosenberg Recounts NYC HOPE Count 2012
As CEO of Repair the World, Jon Rosenberg is in the business of empowering others to make service a defining part of Jewish life. But last Monday night, Jon had an opportunity to personally live out the organization’s mission. He was one of several Repair the World staffers participating in NYC’s homeless count.
Book Review: Jewish Ethics & Social Justice For Our Time by Rabbi Shmuly Yankowitz
In his first book, “Jewish Ethics and Social Justice,” Rabbi Yanklowitz makes an impassioned call to bring Torah and Judaism into “the hustle and bustle of the streets.” If this book can get us all to stop and think just for a moment about how our actions affect the world, maybe things indeed can change for the better.
@RepairLabs Roundup
An occasional collection of excellent resources for professionals in the Jewish nonprofit community – taken from our Twitter feed. This week’s treasures include Jewish nonprofit hashtags, social media training resources, 101 volunteer engagement tips, slacktivism as a management tool and so much more!
Taking a Snapshot of Your Organization to Build a Better Future: Part 1 of 3
When we talk about organizational change, the first step is not about changing or moving; rather it’s about holding still, if only for a moment. Pause long enough to take a snapshot of your organization’s current practice and its current needs.
