It’s hard to believe, but the last time we posted something to this blog Rosh Hashanah 5772 hadn’t occurred yet, Andy Rooney was still alive and could be seen on 60 Minutes, and the idea of having a major snowstorm in October that would cripple the Northeast sounded crazy. But, here we are 9 weeks Continue Reading »
The Forward highlighted 10 Jews 21 and under who are making a difference locally, nationally and globally. At 13, Ari Hiller, one of Areyvut’s Mitzvah Clowns, is the youngest person featured. We are honored to work with Ari and thrilled that he and by extension Areyvut’s Mitzvah Clown Program was included in this list and Continue Reading »
It’s never too early to start talking about money with our children. The earlier our children are involved with philanthropy the better. Speaking with them about making and budgeting money will allow them to develop a sense of responsibility and better appreciate the work that goes into earning that money. Our children will have a Continue Reading »
An article by Andres Spokoiny posted on the ejewishphilanthropy.com website discusses “The New 10 Commandments of Strategy: Planning for our Uncertain World” as its title suggests. This article interested me because it talks about adapting to situations and how to plan well when running an organization. The article can be found here and Continue Reading »
The Harvard Business Review’s article titled, “Making Yourself Indispensable” offers the smart advice that “if you want to get to the top, develop skills that complement what you already have.” Capitalizing on our individual and collective talents when working in teams enables much success and development in both the non-profit world and life Continue Reading »
A CEO who retired shares his thoughts about how to make a smooth and productive transition in an article I recently read in the October issue of the Harvard Business Review. The six things he learned can help any CEO looking to step down and can be useful as well to any program coordinator Continue Reading »
Blackbaud and Hartsook Institutes for Fundraising have issued a report on Growing Philanthropy in the United States. The report does not present any groundbreaking never thought of before ideas but has many things that can easily be done that can and will have a profound impact on philanthropy in America and beyond. As you know, Continue Reading »
Joanne Helperin wrote an article in the Jewish Journal highlighting her experience working with Areyvut on her son JJ’s Bar Mitzvah and the importance of elevating Bnai Mitzvah celebrations and making them personally meaningful. We thank Joanne for this awesome article and for giving us an opportunity to work with her on JJ’s Mitzvah Fair Continue Reading »
Many have taken to targeting the younger generation of philanthropists to help their causes. Debra E. Blum, Raymond Flandez, and Caroline Preston have written a great article detailing foundations who are getting in touch with this “rising generation of donors.” This can be extremely beneficial especially when considering that the younger population hasn’t “felt Continue Reading »
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold, a young and intelligent couple, have dedicated their lives to philanthropy and justice for all. One of the benefits of being young, successful, and philanthropic is that “We have the benefit of being young, so we can look at very complicated problems…[and] have years to see these through.” Another Continue Reading »
