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EricIntroWelcome
Eric Phelps, Director - Grinspoon Institute for Jewish PhilanthropyEric Phelps
 
I am delighted to report that during the past month the Grinspoon Institute launched two exciting new initiatives - PJ Goes to Camp (PJGTC) and the Grinspoon Institute Fundraiser's Training (GIFT) program.
 
We are thrilled that nearly 100 campers are already receiving camperships through PJGTC and more than 150 additional potential applicants are pending review! You can learn more at www.onehappycamper.org.
 
Many thanks to Laurie Herrick and Jill Paul for their leadership of the new GIFT program. We recently hosted 16 development professionals in Longmeadow, MA for their first GIFT training session. You can learn more about GIFT in this issue.
 
We also continue to offer monthly Webinars for all camp staff and board members to continually learn. This month, Mentor Natasha Dresner leads a Webinar discussion about running Successful Camp Visits. Please register now for the session and read her associated article here in this eNewsletter.
 
Finally, our Technology Team continued its learning this month by attending the Nonprofit Technology Conference with 1400+ nonprofit professionals (including many in the Jewish nonprofit world). Read their article on their experience and what you can learn from it.
 
B'shalom,
Eric Phelps
GIJP Director
Camp_VisitsSuccessful Donor and Prospect Camp Visits
By Natasha Dresner, GIJP Mentor
 
One Summer seven years ago, a major Jewish philanthropist had a few visits with a Jewish Summer Camp in the Berkshires.  Those visits wound up putting nonprofit Jewish Camping on the map and changed its landscape forever. Wonder how YOUR camp can have such an impact?
NTCNonprofit Technology Conference Recap
By Kevin Martone, GIJP Technology Program Manager
 
Camp is an incredible place for kids to learn, grow, meet new people, and have new experiences. Camp staff and board members should follow this lead and make sure they are continually learning as well. This is why the Grinspoon Institute for Jewish Philanthropy offers its annual conference free of charge to all of its participating organizations.
 
This is also why Joe Ruotolo and I attended the recent Nonprofit Technology Conference organized by NTEN. Read on to hear what we learned and how the knowledge could help YOUR camp! 
ResourcesResource of the Month - Successful Camp Visits
Here are three resources that should help you plan and run successful can visits:
 
  1. Camp Tour Worksheet - 7 questions to help you organize/lead a successful camp tour.
  2. Create Your Own Story - Use this worksheet to help you discover and develop your own stories.
  3. The 10 Immutable Laws of Storytelling - Great resource from storytelling guru Andy Goodman.
GIFTGIFT Launches!
On Wednesday, April 7, a new year-long program for development Jennifer and Sharon discuss GIFTprofessionals called GIFT (Grinspoon Institute Fundraiser's Training) was launched in Longmeadow, MA at the home of Harold Grinspoon and Diane Troderman. Sixteen committed individuals traveled from across the US and Canada to generate a breakthrough in fundraising for their camps. Read on to hear more about this exciting new learning experience offered by GIJP... 
 
List of GIFT Participants
GIFT
MatchingGrantsMatching Grants Program Updates
Raise Your Match 2 Phase 2 ends April 30th. All applications and pledge letters/full payment must be received by April 30th. Please contact Adrianne with any questions.