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Development webinars
Learn strategies for fundraising, donor engagement, and organizational growth through practical webinars and slide decks.
The Landscape of Philanthropy Post October 7
March 2024
Jennifer Weinstock, Executive Vice President at CJP; Sara Lefton, Chief Development Officer at UJA Federation of Greater Toronto; and Eliot Goldstein, Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement at the Shalom Hartman Institute, discuss how they and their organizations have shifted their fundraising strategies since Oct. 7, 2023.
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March 2024
Jennifer Weinstock, Executive Vice President at CJP; Sara Lefton, Chief Development Officer at UJA Federation of Greater Toronto; and Eliot Goldstein, Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement at the Shalom Hartman Institute, discuss how they and their organizations have shifted their fundraising strategies since Oct. 7, 2023.
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Legacy Giving 101: What You Need to Know
October 2023
Shira Kraft, Associate Vice President of Gift Giving and Endowment at CJP; Becca Geragosian, former Director of Stewardship and Recognition at CJP; and Jillian Kohl, Chief Development Officer at JCC Greater Boston, facilitate a session on the key principles of legacy giving and how to start, or elevate, a simple program for exponential impact.
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October 2023
Shira Kraft, Associate Vice President of Gift Giving and Endowment at CJP; Becca Geragosian, former Director of Stewardship and Recognition at CJP; and Jillian Kohl, Chief Development Officer at JCC Greater Boston, facilitate a session on the key principles of legacy giving and how to start, or elevate, a simple program for exponential impact.
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Legacy Giving
February 2024
Shira Kraft, CJP’s Associate Vice President of Gift Giving and Endowment, and Charlie Glassenberg, CJP’s Vice President of Risk Management and Investment Partnerships, share their expertise about the roles planned gifts and endowments play in ensuring a more sustainable financial future.
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February 2024
Shira Kraft, CJP’s Associate Vice President of Gift Giving and Endowment, and Charlie Glassenberg, CJP’s Vice President of Risk Management and Investment Partnerships, share their expertise about the roles planned gifts and endowments play in ensuring a more sustainable financial future.
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Grant Writing and Foundation Relations Workshop
June 2021
Aiming to increase your grant funding and support from foundations? Watch this two-hour, online interactive training focused on foundation relations and grant writing. This engaging workshop led by Lauren Brownstein of PITCH Consulting includes lecture portions, writing exercises, and pair or group work.
Participants will come away with greater clarity on how to approach foundations for funding and a deeper understanding of how to write a successful grant proposal.
Passcode: CJP@2021
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June 2021
Aiming to increase your grant funding and support from foundations? Watch this two-hour, online interactive training focused on foundation relations and grant writing. This engaging workshop led by Lauren Brownstein of PITCH Consulting includes lecture portions, writing exercises, and pair or group work.
Participants will come away with greater clarity on how to approach foundations for funding and a deeper understanding of how to write a successful grant proposal.
Passcode: CJP@2021
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Governance webinars
Explore webinars on board development, policies, and best practices for effective organizational management.
Taking off Your Rose-Colored Glasses: Assess and Improve Your Board to Attract New Board Members
March 2023
Nanette Fridman, a strategist and coach for values-driven organizations, discusses how to improve your board’s structure, process, and culture and how to cultivate potential board members.
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March 2023
Nanette Fridman, a strategist and coach for values-driven organizations, discusses how to improve your board’s structure, process, and culture and how to cultivate potential board members.
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Strengthening our Organizations through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Governance Practices
May 2022
Marni Allen, CJP’s Vice President of Volunteer Mobilization and Leadership and Co-chair of CJP’s Equity Task Force, hosts a panel of leaders from Mayyim Hayyim, JVS Boston, and Hebrew SeniorLife who are involving their boards in critical DEI work.
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May 2022
Marni Allen, CJP’s Vice President of Volunteer Mobilization and Leadership and Co-chair of CJP’s Equity Task Force, hosts a panel of leaders from Mayyim Hayyim, JVS Boston, and Hebrew SeniorLife who are involving their boards in critical DEI work.
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Synagogue Series: Governance for Impact
October 2020
Designed to support synagogue leaders, this session is led by Nanette Fridman, a strategist and coach for values-driven organizations and leaders and president of Fridman Strategies, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in governance, fundraising, strategic planning, and leadership development.
She explores how to optimize key governance practices that lead to stronger boards. See handouts from the presentation:
October 2020
Designed to support synagogue leaders, this session is led by Nanette Fridman, a strategist and coach for values-driven organizations and leaders and president of Fridman Strategies, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in governance, fundraising, strategic planning, and leadership development.
She explores how to optimize key governance practices that lead to stronger boards. See handouts from the presentation:
- Board Matrix
- Board Orientation Agenda
- Board Manual Outline
- Board Self Evaluation
- Board Member Job Description
- Committee Action Worksheet
Starting on the Right Foot: Keys to Running a Successful Board Orientation
September 2022
Marni Allen, CJP’s Vice President of Volunteer Mobilization and Leadership, and Joanna Feldman, CJP’s Associate Director of Governance, lead an in-depth exploration of how to design and lead an effective board orientation.
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September 2022
Marni Allen, CJP’s Vice President of Volunteer Mobilization and Leadership, and Joanna Feldman, CJP’s Associate Director of Governance, lead an in-depth exploration of how to design and lead an effective board orientation.
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Values-Driven Executive Succession Planning for Healthy Organizations
June 2021
Featuring a fireside chat with CJP Board Chair Aron Ain, chairman and CEO of UKG, and Gali Cooks, president and CEO of Leading Edge, this interactive session explores how to structure a values-driven executive search and set your new leader up for success.
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June 2021
Featuring a fireside chat with CJP Board Chair Aron Ain, chairman and CEO of UKG, and Gali Cooks, president and CEO of Leading Edge, this interactive session explores how to structure a values-driven executive search and set your new leader up for success.
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Running Effective Virtual Board Meetings
March 2020
Cindy Janower, CJP’s former Board President, and Marni Allen, CJP’s Vice President of Volunteer Leadership and Mobilization, share practical strategies for running effective virtual board meetings and partnering with your board in times of rapid decision-making.
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March 2020
Cindy Janower, CJP’s former Board President, and Marni Allen, CJP’s Vice President of Volunteer Leadership and Mobilization, share practical strategies for running effective virtual board meetings and partnering with your board in times of rapid decision-making.
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Leadership webinars
Build skills for executives, managers, and emerging leaders through insightful, leadership-focused sessions.
Building a Culture of Staff Appreciation That Elevates Engagement and Supports Employee Well-Being
October 2023
Resilience expert Faun Zarge shares actionable strategies and tools that can be applied immediately in one-on-one interactions, team discussions, and communications to strengthen engagement and support employees during periods of high stress.
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October 2023
Resilience expert Faun Zarge shares actionable strategies and tools that can be applied immediately in one-on-one interactions, team discussions, and communications to strengthen engagement and support employees during periods of high stress.
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Preventing Nonprofit Burnout Starts at the Top: A Roadmap for Using Your Leadership to Support Your Professional Team
October 2021
This interactive workshop provides tools to prevent employee burnout, including a roadmap for supporting your team in an ever-changing work environment. Faun Zarge, an employee burnout and resilience expert, provides key strategies for addressing common (yet often overlooked) contributors to employee burnout.
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October 2021
This interactive workshop provides tools to prevent employee burnout, including a roadmap for supporting your team in an ever-changing work environment. Faun Zarge, an employee burnout and resilience expert, provides key strategies for addressing common (yet often overlooked) contributors to employee burnout.
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Synagogue webinars
Find webinars tailored to synagogue management, community engagement, and inclusive programming.
Navigating Synagogue Leadership: Striking the Balance Between Daily Operations and Long-Term Planning During Times of Uncertainty
January 2024
Nanette Fridman, a strategist and coach for values-driven organizations, discusses how synagogue leadership can tend to day-to-day needs while planning for the future in a turbulent environment.
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January 2024
Nanette Fridman, a strategist and coach for values-driven organizations, discusses how synagogue leadership can tend to day-to-day needs while planning for the future in a turbulent environment.
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Hot Topics in Synagogue Governance
February 2023
Nanette Fridman, a strategist and coach for values-driven organizations, discusses hot topics in synagogue governance, from committees and board size to policies and best practices.
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February 2023
Nanette Fridman, a strategist and coach for values-driven organizations, discusses hot topics in synagogue governance, from committees and board size to policies and best practices.
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Building a Volunteer Pipeline: Ideas for Identifying, Growing, and Investing in Leadership for Your Community
January 2022
Investing in current volunteers, as well as identifying and preparing the next generation of leaders, is critical work for any nonprofit organization, especially synagogues, where lay leaders provide important strategic guidance and support. CJP Board member Kim Creem and Marni Allen, CJP’s Vice President of Volunteer Leadership and Mobilization, share strategies for creating a strong pipeline of leaders.
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January 2022
Investing in current volunteers, as well as identifying and preparing the next generation of leaders, is critical work for any nonprofit organization, especially synagogues, where lay leaders provide important strategic guidance and support. CJP Board member Kim Creem and Marni Allen, CJP’s Vice President of Volunteer Leadership and Mobilization, share strategies for creating a strong pipeline of leaders.
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Synagogue Series: Solicitation Training
January 2021
Nanette Fridman, a 25-year fundraising veteran, leads a session on how to confidently ask for philanthropic support and build a sustainable, innovative synagogue. She shares step-by-step guidance and practical approaches to help staff, board members, and development committees strengthen their fundraising efforts.
Nanette is a strategist and coach for values-driven organizations and leaders. She is the president of Fridman Strategies, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in governance, fundraising, strategic planning, and leadership development.
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January 2021
Nanette Fridman, a 25-year fundraising veteran, leads a session on how to confidently ask for philanthropic support and build a sustainable, innovative synagogue. She shares step-by-step guidance and practical approaches to help staff, board members, and development committees strengthen their fundraising efforts.
Nanette is a strategist and coach for values-driven organizations and leaders. She is the president of Fridman Strategies, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in governance, fundraising, strategic planning, and leadership development.
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Synagogue Series: Governance for Impact
October 2020
Nanette Fridman leads a session on strengthening synagogue governance, exploring how to optimize key governance practices that lead to stronger boards.
Nanette is a strategist and coach for values-driven organizations and leaders. She is the president of Fridman Strategies, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in governance, fundraising, strategic planning, and leadership development.
See handouts from the presentation:
Beyond Soliciting: How to Engage Your Board in Financial Resource Development
April 2023
Nanette Fridman, a strategist and coach for values-driven organizations, discusses how to engage your board in fundraising without having them ask for money.
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April 2023
Nanette Fridman, a strategist and coach for values-driven organizations, discusses how to engage your board in fundraising without having them ask for money.
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Vitalize Your Synagogue’s Impact Through Robust Fundraising
March 2022
Fundraising and philanthropy expert Andrea B. Wasserman, president of ABW Partners, inspires a fresh approach to synagogue-based fundraising. With new perspectives and strategies, this session helps strengthen a culture of philanthropy and increase your synagogue’s impact.
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March 2022
Fundraising and philanthropy expert Andrea B. Wasserman, president of ABW Partners, inspires a fresh approach to synagogue-based fundraising. With new perspectives and strategies, this session helps strengthen a culture of philanthropy and increase your synagogue’s impact.
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Dues Structures That Represent Your Community
November 2021
Finding the right dues model for your congregation is one of today’s central synagogue challenges. Caroline Dorn and Ellie Goldman of Real Time Strategy Group share concrete ways to determine and evaluate membership models in the context of your community’s goals, plan thoughtful transitions, and communicate changes effectively.
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November 2021
Finding the right dues model for your congregation is one of today’s central synagogue challenges. Caroline Dorn and Ellie Goldman of Real Time Strategy Group share concrete ways to determine and evaluate membership models in the context of your community’s goals, plan thoughtful transitions, and communicate changes effectively.
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Synagogue Series: Ambassador Training
November 2020
Nanette Fridman leads a session on how to empower board members to serve as strong ambassadors for your synagogue. She shares practical tools and strategies to engage prospective and current members, volunteers, and donors, along with ideas for tracking and systematizing your efforts.
Nanette is a strategist and coach for values-driven organizations and leaders. She is the president of Fridman Strategies, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in governance, fundraising, strategic planning, and leadership development.
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November 2020
Nanette Fridman leads a session on how to empower board members to serve as strong ambassadors for your synagogue. She shares practical tools and strategies to engage prospective and current members, volunteers, and donors, along with ideas for tracking and systematizing your efforts.
Nanette is a strategist and coach for values-driven organizations and leaders. She is the president of Fridman Strategies, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in governance, fundraising, strategic planning, and leadership development.
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Other webinars
Browse sessions on technology, partnerships, and professional development topics.
Cybersecurity Awareness, Advice, and Resources
December 2019
Is your organization’s network and data secure? This slide deck outlines practical strategies and best practices to strengthen your cybersecurity posture, from addressing vulnerabilities to training staff and protecting digital assets.
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December 2019
Is your organization’s network and data secure? This slide deck outlines practical strategies and best practices to strengthen your cybersecurity posture, from addressing vulnerabilities to training staff and protecting digital assets.
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Organizational Health and Cyber Risks: How Cyber Secure Are You?
March 2022
This session features former CJP Board member Nancy Viner and CJP’s cybersecurity team, who share how the Communal Cybersecurity Program helps strengthen your organization’s cyber posture and reduce risk.
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March 2022
This session features former CJP Board member Nancy Viner and CJP’s cybersecurity team, who share how the Communal Cybersecurity Program helps strengthen your organization’s cyber posture and reduce risk.
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Demystifying Nonprofit Financials
February 2023
Elizabeth Jick, former CJP Board Director and former Chair of CJP’s Budget and Administration Committee; David Noymer, former interim CFO at CJP; and Charlie Glassenberg, Vice President of Risk Management and Investment Partnerships at CJP, lead a financial 101 crash course. They provide helpful guidelines that board members and other volunteers should be aware of relating to a nonprofit’s financial statements, investments, and finance committees.
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February 2023
Elizabeth Jick, former CJP Board Director and former Chair of CJP’s Budget and Administration Committee; David Noymer, former interim CFO at CJP; and Charlie Glassenberg, Vice President of Risk Management and Investment Partnerships at CJP, lead a financial 101 crash course. They provide helpful guidelines that board members and other volunteers should be aware of relating to a nonprofit’s financial statements, investments, and finance committees.
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Organizational health reports
Explore CJP’s past Organizational Health Reports and survey tools to understand community trends and support your organization’s planning.
Review CJP’s past Jewish Communal Organizational Health Reports for insights into trends, strengths, and opportunities across partner organizations. The most recent report was published in 2024.
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View reports
Download the CJP Organizational Health Questionnaire previously used by CJP to assess partner organizations. This tool can still support internal reflection and strategic planning.
Download questionnaire
Download questionnaire
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