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to learn more about free calls and webinars. For more information login to For Our Members on the AJFCA website, followed by Webinars. Contact Megan at 410-843-7327 with questions.

New Roles for Case Managers in Integrated Health Systems
(This is a 2-part webinar. Each webinar requires separate registration.)

Developments Demand Changes in Traditional Case Management
Oct., 10th, 2:30pm ET
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Strategies for Building Strong Partnerships with Primary Care
Oct., 30th, 2pm ET
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Have You Been Sequestered? Developing Diverse Sources of Revenue
Oct., 16th, 3pm ET
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Affordable Care Act Enrollment Has Begun

While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) remains hyper-political, as you know, enrollment has begun. This memo provides information regarding the opening of the marketplaces in the event you should receive queries regarding enrollment. 

Pew Research Study:  Changing American Jewish Identity

The Pew Research Religion & Public Life Project has published the findings of a comprehensive survey that examines changing Jewish Identity in the U.S. American Jews overwhelmingly say they are proud to be Jewish and have a strong sense of belonging to the Jewish people, but their identity is also changing: 22% of American Jews now say they have no religion. View the findings of the comprehensive survey here.

U.S. Jewish Population Substantially Larger Than Previously Estimated, September 30, 2013, eJP 

The Steinhardt Social Reseach Institute (SSRI) and Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University have released new estimates of the American Jewish population. Learn more here.

Pew/Knight Session Finds Nonprofit News Enterprise Models Still in Formation

Changes in the market and in technology have had a dramatic impact on traditional journalism. The Knight Foundation and the Pew Research Center collected nonprofit-based news sites from around the country for a discussion of plans for sustainability and reader engagement. The resulting conversation was thought-provoking and insightful, even without any earth-shaking conclusions. Continue reading here.

D&O Insurance Now Available Through PurchasingPoint 

AJFCA's Purchasing Program, a complimentary member benefit, is excited to announce the addition of Aon Association Services, offering Directors' and Officers' insurance through PurchasingPoint.

Policies offer specialized protection to officers, board members, employees and volunteers against mismanagement claims. Coverage also includes employment practices liability, for claims below as well fiduciary liability and crime coverage.

To obtain a no-obligation quote, click here, and an account representative will contact you to discuss final steps.

PEPS Update  

AJFCA is thrilled to announce that the 13 agencies listed below will be the initial groups to sign onto the PEPS system, a new benefit offered by AJFCA. The first group will join between October-December. The second group will join between January-March. A third and fourth group to sign on in April-June and July-October, respectively, will be determined next month. In order to introduce this exciting new benefit to more of our agencies, we will be holding a second web demo of the PEPS system on Thursday, October 10th at 2pm ET. Register here to help familiarize you with the PEPS Software System and its capabilities. Following the webinar, you will be asked to respond to a survey if you are interested in bringing PEPS to your agency. Please login to the Member Resources section of the AJFCA website to view the list of 13 agencies.

Development Professionals Call - Planned Giving & Bequests

AJFCA is pleased to offer the second development professionals call. Join Pia Eisenberg, Vice President of Development & Communications at JFCS Philadelphia and Miriam Friedman, Director of Development at JFCS Atlanta on Wednesday, October 16th at 3pm to discuss Planned Giving & Bequests. Register today and join the conversation. A more detailed agenda of the call will be available next week.

The CEO Council is a peer group within AJFCA that promotes networking and professional development among CEOs/EDs of AJFCA member agencies. In the past, the CEO Council has been open only to those AJFCA agency executives who paid a minimal dues fee. After extensive discussion and a positive vote, L. Louis Albert, Chair of the CEO Council and Lee Sherman, CEO of AJFCA announced that as of September 1, 2013, the CEO Council has determined to formally integrate its activities into AJFCA. This will eliminate dues, thereby making participation in CEO Council activities open to all AJFCA member agency CEOs/EDs. AJFCA and the CEO Council are thrilled to partner with the mutual goal of bringing valuable opportunities for learning, support and sharing of information to all of our member agency executives.

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2pm ET 

Mark your calendars for the next two CEO Council Conference Calls:

Tuesday, December 17th, 1pm ET

Thursday, March 13th, 2pm ET

When a Scarf Should Be a Scarf: Organizations and Network-Weaving

Increasing buzz around networks and their power to influence people, draw out passion and excitement, and spread ideas has left numerous Jewish organizations wondering: What bearing do these concepts have for us? And if this is relevant - what should we do? Learn more here.

Check the Calendar to Plan Marketing and PR Activity

Marketing and Public Relations professionals often look at the calendar to latch onto a timely news hook that will juice up a campaign or a story idea. This tactic may increase the likelihood of reader, reporter and editor interest. Here are a few ways to get started.

Expand Generosity Through Transparency and Vulnerability

In The Generosity Network, philanthropist Jeffrey Walker and fundraising expert Jennifer McCrea team up to show how a shift from transactional to transformational philanthropy can help your nonprofit accomplish even bigger goals. The book is a deeply inspirational instruction manual for forging connections that can move your mission forward. Continue reading here.

What's Jewish About Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer?

Learn about the unique issues of Jewish women and families facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer, how your organization can offer cancer support services at no cost, collaborative opportunities, and how Sharsheret helps.

What's Jewish About Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer?

Oct., 22nd, 1pm ET - REGISTER HERE

From Black & White to Color: Interoperability as the New Norm

What if all the specialists involved in your client's care were connected? What if you could see a complete record of your client's history across the spectrum of providers in your community? This vision is now a reality, and interoperability is the key. In five years it will be standard for all providers to share data electronically, but today, many of us are still in the dark about data exchange, figuring out how it will work and how issues like confidentiality will be addressed. How can a provider be expected to decipher the giant cluster of constantly changing regulations on compliance and interoperability?

National Council for Behavioral Health Partners with DATIS, a Human Capital Management Software Company for Non-Profit Agencies 

The World Health Organization asserts that healthcare workforce shortages have replaced system financing as "the most serious obstacle" to realizing the right to health within countries. Coverage expansion and parity intensify an already critical U.S. workforce challenge. There is an urgent need to support recruiting, training, and retaining the right talent. The National Council for Behavioral Health (National Council) is intensifying its  commitment to ensuring service capacity through a partnership with DATIS, a 2013 AJFCA Annual Conference Sponsor. Read more here.