Purim: A Gateway to Deeper Volunteer Engagement

Purim: A Gateway to Deeper Volunteer Engagement

Posted by: Beth Steinhorn on Mar 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

Volunteer positions such as these have great potential to be a gateway opportunity—a discrete volunteer experience that is attractive to large numbers of volunteers who don’t normally volunteer. Read about what you *could* have done for Purim.

Interviewing Potential Volunteers: Being an Effective Matchmaker Part 3 of 3

Interviewing Potential Volunteers: Being an Effective Matchmaker Part 3 of 3

Posted by: Beth Steinhorn on Feb 15, 2012 | Leave a comment

Wouldn’t it be great to find a volunteer to help us with this challenge? Whatever the task, in order to be successful, a volunteer needs to not only have the right skills but also be a good fit with your organization. Read about vetting potential volunteers.

Change Begins With Opportunities: Creating New Volunteer Opportunities (2 of 3)

Change Begins With Opportunities: Creating New Volunteer Opportunities (2 of 3)

Posted by: Beth Steinhorn on Feb 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

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

Repair the World Repair Interview: Jon Rosenberg Recounts NYC HOPE Count 2012

Posted by: Leah Koenig on Feb 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

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.

@RepairLabs Roundup

@RepairLabs Roundup

Posted by: Charles Lenchner on Jan 24, 2012 | One Comment

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!