The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

is proud to present a teleconference:

 

 

 

10 Ways to Raise $10,000

... or 11 if we have time!

 

Join us for an informative hour on an important and timely topic. On this call, we will share (at least) ten ideas that will light a spark in the mind's eyes of your congregation's fundraising committee, and set your synagogue on its way for fundraising success! Expect to hear ideas for new fundraisers and tips on how to enhance endeavors your congregational community is already engaged in. 

 

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

3:00 p.m. Eastern

 

 

Presented by:

 

Lisa Harris Glass

Executive Director, USCJ's New Jersey Region

 

Lisa Harris Glass, FSA, is the Executive Director of the New Jersey Region of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. She joined USCJ in December 2006 after 14 years spent working in Conservative synagogues in New Jersey. A much in demand workshop facilitator, she has traveled internationally to work with synagogue boards. Areas of her expertise include board, committee and volunteer development; budgets and fundraising; membership (recruitment, integration and retention); Synagogue Operations, and S.M.A.R.T. Goal setting.

 

 

We hope that representatives from your congregation will participate in this call!

 

Please email your RSVP to Ariella Brody at the New England Regional Office.

 

Once you are registered we will email you a confirmation that includes the call-in number.

 

RSVP to Ariella Brody at neadmin@uscj.org

(please cc: Aaron Kischel at kischel@uscj.org when you RSVP)

 

Name(s) of participant(s):

 

Title(s) of participant(s):

 

E-mail address(es):

 

Name of Synagogue:

 

Synagogue City and State: 

 

What topic (s) would you like future teleconferences to cover? 

 

 

Free

Please register for the Wednesday, January 13 webinar
on Volunteer Engagement and Development specifically for synagogue leaders (details below; please forward this e-mail to other staff or board members who may be interested)

 

Volunteer Engagement and Development - Wednesday, January 13, 2010

12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. or

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

This webinar is the final session in the Building Blocks for Synagogue Growth webinar series for synagogue leaders developed by the Synagogue Leadership Development Project of UJA-Federation.  Facilitated by Robert Leventhal, Senior Consultant at the Alban Institute, the webinar is free of charge and will be offered live twice to enable your leadership to join at the most convenient time. 

 

The Help Wanted: Volunteer Engagement and Development webinar takes a broad look at the trends, factors, and forces that impact volunteerism today.  Learn the best ways to identify potential volunteers, match them with the right job, and recognize their work.  In addition, you'll learn how the board and its committees can develop strategies that provide a welcoming environment for volunteers, while making the best use of their time and talents. After the workshop participants will receive an electronic version of the volunteer profile which they can adapt to meet their needs.

 

To register for the 12:00 noon session:  https://alban.webex.com/alban/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=714978555 

To register for the 7:30 p.m. session:  https://alban.webex.com/alban/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=712930030

 

ABOUT THE LEADER
Bob Leventhal, is the author of Stepping Forward: Synagogue Visioning and Planning(Alban Institute, 2007) and Byachad: Synagogue Board Development (Alban Institute, 2007). Bob is an Alban senior consultant. Prior to joining Alban, he served as a sales and marketing executive and a management consultant. In addition to teaching marketing at the University of Dayton, Bob has held a variety of leadership positions in his synagogue and Jewish community center.

For more information, contact Gayle Bloom, Project Manager, at 212.584.3346 or bloomg@ujafedny.org.

 

This program is intended solely as an educational tool for professional and lay leadership of Jewish congregations. Because the program is not intended as legal advice, your organization may need to retain counsel and address specific needs and requirements respecting employment, governance, contracts, and other legal matters.

 

Another opportunity your congregation might find of interest:

Disney Announces New Friends for Change Grants for Youth-Led Environmental Service ProjectsOne hundred and fifty grants of $500 will be awarded to schools, organizations, and individuals planning service projects to make environmentally friendly changes in their communities. Deadline: January 29, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

An abundance of helpful resources to plan your congregation's Tu Bishvat

celebration: www.jnf.org/treesource 

Jewish National Fund's E-Z Tree(tm) Program Trees symbolize life, give life, and preserve life. Now E-Z Tree(tm) makes it more convenient than ever to give a special gift: a tree planted in Israel through JNF. It's easy, affordable, and will mean so much to your gift recipient.

 

When you honor your family and friends with a tree planted in Israel, JNF will send a beautiful, personalized certificate (framing available) directly to the recipient. These can be used to commemorate a Birthday, Anniversary, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Confirmation, Wedding, Graduation, Baby Naming, or Tu BiShvat. Or use them for sending Holiday Greetings, Get-Well Wishes, Congratulations, Thank-You's, or for Memorializing a Loved One.

 

E-Z Tree(tm) accounts are established and replenished in $100 increments: multiples of 10 trees at $10 per tree, a 44% savings over the regular tree price of $18. You can use your account to purchase any of JNF's tree or water certificates. We will remind you to replenish your account when your balance falls to two trees or less. Or, for your convenience, you can request auto-replenishment - so trees will always be available for you to plant at a moment's notice, either on-line at www.jnf.org/ez or by calling our customer service specialists at 800-542-TREE (8733). Auto-replenishment will add 10 trees to your account when your balance falls to two trees or less.

 

Note: If you wish to have your certificate framed or plaqued and/or need express shipping, you will not be able to perform this transaction on-line. You must call 800-542-TREE to place your order. Hours are Monday-Friday 9 AM - 6 PM EST.

Plant a tree in Israel: the gift that keeps on growing! Open an E-Z Tree(tm) account today! Call us at 800-542-TREE (8733).