An article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy highlights the Daring To Lead report and asks if we expect too much from boards. I think the issue is not if we expect too much (I don’t think we do) but one of training and if board members approach their board service with the same enthusiasm, energy Continue Reading »
Ideas for “Ways to Make This Your Summer of Doing” can be found here! Here is one of their five ideas: “Get involved in the community: Giving back to the community through volunteerism is a great way to enjoy the sun and the perfect way to get kids involved in a good cause. During Continue Reading »
The HandsOnBlog has seven tips for summertime projects that you may find of interest and helpful when implementing some of the ideas that we developed. It is imperative that in addition to the summer being a time to relax, recharge your batteries that we still make time for service, helping others and actively do something Continue Reading »
An Amazing Offer I am pleased to present you with a way to bring Areyvut to your school, synagogue, JCC and/or community at a reduced rate. We are offering a special price of $1,000 for our volunteer agency and hands-on fairs. A volunteer agency fair is like an expo at a conference and features agencies Continue Reading »
In a recent interview with Forbes Leslie Crutchfield the coauthor of Do More Than Give highlighted six donor practices that she highlights in the book. They are: Advocate for change Blend profit with purpose Forge nonprofit peer networks Empower the people Lead adaptively Learn to create change At Areyvut we strive to have our donors Continue Reading »
David Waksberg’s article begins with the story of the spies who went into Israel to see what it was truly like before the children of Israel entered the Promised Land. He writes of how the scouts reported positive points about the land but also risks of entering the land. Joshua and Caleb were Continue Reading »
The New York Times has an article highlighting The PJ Library. The article highlights the impact this program has on families -like me- that receive the books and how it has also impacted the publishers. What is clear to me from the success of the PJ Library model is the importance of partnering with each Continue Reading »
For several years now I have said that summertime is the best time in the Areyvut office. It is the time when laughter (hopefully) can be heard from miles away and the office furniture is all used up. Though I have been welcoming new Areyvut interns for several summers now, somehow this group and this Continue Reading »
Repair the World has released a detailed study on contemporary Jewish young adults and their attitudes and behaviors towards community service. I thank them for all they have done to highlight the field of Jewish service and know this study will lead to lots of important conversations, programs, etc. I think it would be great Continue Reading »
Fortune has an article talking about the one year anniversary of the Giving Pledge. I think the Giving Pledge is good for philanthropy but many people -myself included- were hoping for a greater impact than it has had to date. From what I have read few of the people who have signed the pledge have Continue Reading »
