Theme: Global Jewish Responsibility
Creating Peoplehood
Our tradition tells us that Jews are one people, each responsible for the other. Lately, though, the idea of peoplehood and collective identity is often trumped by personal preference or an emotional disconnect among Jews of different of countries and beliefs. This session will explore the concept of Jewish peoplehood as it stands today, and offer some of the most compelling visions of a Jewish collective that celebrates diversity, vitality and amity.
Designed by: The NADAV Fund
Confirmed Speakers: Dr Shlomi Ravid (Director, International School for Jewish Peoplehood Studies), Professor Yoav Shoham (Professor of Computer Science, Stanford University), Raya Strauss (Philanthropist), Deborah E. Lipstadt, Director, Rabbi Donald A. Tam Institute for Jewish Studies and Dorot Professor of Modern Jewish and Holocaust Studies
When: Monday, November 9 @ 4:15-5:30 PM
Children At Risk: Securing Their Future
Israel's widening social gaps have multiplied the number of children and youth characterized as "children at risk" by the social welfare system. Yet studies have shown that with targeted intervention and equal educational opportunities, these children will rise above their circumstances and succeed. Their success as productive members of society strengthens the State of Israel. We'll explore the roles and responsibilities of Israeli and North American philanthropists in addressing this issue, and highlight vital programs aimed at closing the gaps that threaten to tear apart Israel's social fabric.
Designed by: Jewish Agency for Israel
Confirmed speakers: Leah Golan (Director General, Israel Department, Jewish Agency for Israel), Michael Fisher (Ohr Shalom), Richard Altman (CEO, Jewish Childcare Association), Dr. Liat Ben David (Director - MAYDA: The Ashalim National Knowledge and Learning Center)
Moderator: Barbara Salmonson (New York)
When: Tuesday, November 10 @ 8:00-9:30 AM
Israel's Other Enemy: Poverty
While much attention is paid to the physical threat Israel faces from its neighbors, the Jewish State faces another more insidious but no less serious threat.. Since the 1970s, the country has sustained low economic growth combined with high and steadily increasing rates of poverty and income inequality. These trends put the country's very future in jeopardy. A leading Israeli expert will discuss the situation, facilitate dialogue among participants and offer insights about key challenges facing Israel that rarely make headlines.
Designed by: The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Speakers: Prof. Dan Ben David, Executive Director of the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel/Tel Aviv University)
Moderator: Stuart Brown (JDC Board member)
When: Monday, November 9 @ 2:45-4:00 PM
Peoplehood: Indicators of Hope
The idea of Jewish Peoplehood has profoundly challenged our thinking about future relationships among Jewish communities the world over, including Israel. What might be indicators of Peoplehood that give us cause for optimism that we can take an abstract concept and make it real for our time? Come hear how we are beginning to generate criteria for the impact of Peoplehood programs based on changing paradigms, how your Federation can be enriched by these efforts and what work is still to be undertaken.
Designed by: The NADAV Fund
Moderator: Dorothy Tananbaum
Speakers: Gidi Grinstein (President and Founder, Reut Institute), Avraham Infeld (Senior Consultant, NADAV Fund), Dr Ezra Kopelowitz (Founder and CEO, Research Success Technologies), Dr Alisa Rubin-Kurshan (Vice President for Strategic Planning and Organizational Resources, UJA-Federation of New York
When: Monday, November 9 @ 2:45-4:00 PM
Peoplehood and Pluralism in Israel
The security and success of Israel require that its Jewish population be connected to Jewish values and peoplehood. Yet, much of Israeli society and education is disconnected from the search for Jewish meaning. A variety of religious streams and other groups are currently seeking creative methods to remedy this situation. How can these activities build a more cohesive society dedicated to the vitality of a Jewish state and also ensure the continued connection between Israelis and diverse Diaspora communities? A panel of experts will discuss the issues and consider how federations can play an active role.
Designed by: UJC of MetroWest, NJ
Chair: Lori Klinghoffer, Chair, Israel and Overseas Committee, UJC of MetroWest; President, National Women's Philanthropy of The Jewish Federations of North America
Confirmed speakers: Rabbi Seth Farber (Founder and Director of
ITIM), Roni Yavin (Executive Director, Beit Midrash Elul), Rabbi Gilad Kariv
(Executive Director, Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism), Yizhar Hess (Executive
Director and CEO, Masorti Movement)
Moderator: Michael Weiger (Executive Director, Melitz)
When: Monday, November 9 @ 2:45-4:00 PM
Downloadable resources: Essays: Promoting a Pluralistic Identity in Israel
Strategic Planning in Changing Times
Tel Aviv's Beit Hatfutsot previously told the story of the Jewish Diaspora, from the destruction of the Second Temple through the return to Zion. Now a thoughtful strategic process has led the institution to rethink its mission and re-emerge as the Museum of the Jewish People. This "new" museum will narrate the story of the Jewish People from Abraham and Sara - but without a "closing" chapter, thus allowing every visitor to make his or her life part of the unique and ongoing story of the Jews.
Designed by: The NADAV Fund
Speakers: Avinoam Armoni (CEO, Beth Hatefutsoth) Gen. Eitan Ben Eliyahu (Retired Major General, IDF; Formerly Commander of the Israeli Air Force), Shirley Sagawa, Visiting Fellow at American Progress and co-founder of the sagawa/jospin consulting firm
When: Monday, November 9 @ 4:15-5:30 PM
Strengthening Identity through Jewish Service Learning
President Obama's call for young people to make a commitment of service to their community and nation could help the Jewish community engage a new generation of leaders. Join us and be inspired by young people who are committed to having an impact both at home and well beyond their own hometowns - as far, in some cases, as the other side of the world. Jewish service, at home and overseas, can be the key to real global connections, encouraging responsibility and strengthening Jewish identity. Innovators in the field of service will share insights, best practices and important lessons.
Designed by: Hillel: the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life and The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Confirmed Speakers: Ben Gittleson (Tufts University), Seth Finkelstein (University of Maryland), Alisa Malki (UCLA), Jenna Mitzner (Central Florida Hillel), Benjamin Amon (UC Berkeley)
Moderator: Steve Scheck (Miami)
When: Monday, November 9 @ 4:15-5:30 PM
Aliyah - The Living Bridge of the Jewish People in the 21st Century
Aliyah is one of the main factors strengthening Israeli society while strengthening relations between Israel and the worldwide Jewish community as well as the Jewish identity and Peoplehood by creating direct personal links between olim, Israelis and the communities from which they immigrated, as well as connections between organizations and communities across the Jewish world.
Designed by: Jewish Agency for Israel
Honorary Guest: Natan Sharansky, Chairman, JAFI
Confirmed Speakers: Tony Gelbart (Founder and Chairman, Nefesh B'Nefesh), Maish Isaacson (Chairman of Telfed, South Africa), Eli Cohen (Director, Aliyah and Absorption Department, Jewish Agency), Carole Solomon (Chair, JAFI North America)
Moderator: Bruce Arbit, Chairman, UIA
When: Monday, November 9 @ 4:15-5:30 PM
Strengthening Israel from Within
The Israeli government, civil society, the Federation movement, and dedicated philanthropists in North America and Israel have joined forces to improve Jewish-Arab relations in Israel. Their goal is to build awareness of the social and economic implications of isolating the Arab-Israeli community, and the benefits and opportunities of helping that community advance. Learn how this consortium has employed a range of educational and economic development initiatives to strengthen the country from within that will ultimately result in thriving families, communities and a healthier economy.
Designed by: The Jewish Federations of North America’s Social Venture Fund for Jewish-Arab Equality and Shared Society and The Inter-Agency Taskforce on Arab-Israeli Issues
Confirmed Speakers: Mohammad Darawshe (Co-Executive Director, Israel, The Abraham Fund), Jimmy Levy (Founder, Galil Software and Managing General Partner, Al Bawader Investment Fund), Aiman Seif (General Director, Authority for the Economic Development of the Minority Sectors in the Prime Minister's Office, Israel), Irit Tamir (CEO, Kav Mashve)
Moderators: Carol Smokler, Ph.D (Chair, UJC Social Venture Fund for Jewish-Arab Equality and Shared Society) and Steve Schwager (Executive Vice President and CEO, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee)
When: Tuesday, November 10 @ 8:00-9:30 AM
Downloadable resources: Doc 1, Doc 2, Doc 3, Doc 4
From Russia With Love: Learning from Former Soviet Jewry, Here and There
Following Israel and the U.S., the countries of the Former Soviet Union (FSU) are home to the largest concentration of Jews in the world. While no one can seem to agree on an estimate, well over one million Jews populate the former Communist countries stretching across 11 time zones. Today, some twenty years after the fall of the Iron Curtain, there are major opportunities to help these Jewish communities fully reclaim their heritage and rebuild Jewish life. Yet, there remain major challenges and impediments, with poverty impacting some 200,000 Jews in the region. Join an intimate conversation with a professional who has been working in the FSU for twenty years to rebuild Jewish communities, and a Ukrainian-born young Jewish leader giving new expression to Jewish life for FSU-immigrants in Brooklyn, to understand what is so unique about Jewish life in the Former Soviet Union, what we can learn from their experience and our own, and where we are heading as one people.
Designed by: The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Confirmed Speakers: Asher Ostrin (Executive Director, JDC Former Soviet Union Department), Alex Budnitsky (Chief Operating Officer, Edith and Carl Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst)
Moderator: Joy Sisisky, Executive Director, Jewish Women's Foundation of New York
When: Tuesday, November 10 @ 8:00-9:15 AM
Where: Maryland A
Theme: The Future of Federation Philanthropy
"Create a Jewish Legacy" Community Showcase
The enterprising stars of UJC's "Create a Jewish Legacy" initiative showcase their communities' efforts, sharing their successes and midstream corrections. Whether you're a professional or lay leader, don't miss this opportunity to learn how cooperative legacy development can produce a big bang for the buck and transform your entire community. Get answers to the questions you’ve wanted to ask.
Designed by: The Jewish Federations of North America
Confirmed Speakers: Susan Gutterman (Director, Jewish Foundation of Greensboro), Robert Nomberg (Interim Director, Richmond Jewish Foundation)
Moderator: Joslin LeBauer (Director, Planned Giving and Endowments, Create a Jewish Legacy, The Jewish Federations of North America)
When: Monday, November 9 @ 4:15-5:30 PM
Exploring the Mind of the Mid-Level Donor
Last year, almost 7,000 people at 26 Federations responded to a UJC online survey of $1,000-$10,000 donors, the largest-ever survey of Federation donors. They described their giving motivations, relationships with Federation, and perceptions of Federation's strengths and weaknesses. The Federation Benchmarking Project (formerly known as Federation Peer Yardstick) provides intriguing insights into the thoughts of mid-level donors, and the results are helping us find the keys to larger gift increases. Find out the top ten things donors said they cared about, and hear the strategies that helped catapult two high-performing Federations to the top of their peer group rankings.
Designed by: UJC/ The Jewish Federations of North America
Confirmed Speakers: Andrew Paller (Director, The Jewish Federations of North America Consulting), Eric Stillman (President and CEO, Jewish Federation of Broward County), Marc Terrill (President, The ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore)
When: Tuesday, November 10 @ 8:00-9:30 AM
Downloadable resources:
Doc 1, Doc 2
Jews on the Move and How to Locate Them
A just-released study of the Jewish population's mobility highlights the impact of the nomadic nature of North American Jews on their ties to Federation. One solution: UJC's New Moves program, in which 69 Federations now participate. By helping Federations find and connect with recent arrivals in their communities, New Moves is strengthening individual communities as well as the Federation system. Learn about Jewish mobility and how strategic sharing of information can help us build the donor base. Find out how some Federations have already begun to put this information to work for them.
Designed by: The Jewish Federations of North America
Confirmed speakers: Mandell L. Berman (Detroit), Marcia Sussman (Consultant, Jewish Federation of Greater Washington), Dr. Laurence Kotler-Berkowitz (Director, Research & Analysis, The Jewish Federations of North America)
Moderator: Adam Smolyar (Senior Vice President, Strategic
Marketing and Communications, The Jewish Federations of North America)
When: Monday, November 9 @ 2:45-4:00 PM
Downloadable resources: The Mobility Report can be found at
www.jewishfederations.org/onthemove
Lessons from Smaller Federations: Relationships Are the Key
The power of data and benchmarking is now in the hands of every Federation. Small and intermediate Federations are now benefitting from the Federation Benchmarking Project (FBP, formerly known as Federation Peer Yardstick), and it's time to share the news with everyone. Find out about the unique characteristics FBP discovered within these communities, their fundraising and their service delivery systems, and how our findings can strengthen your Federation's performance.
Designed by: The Jewish Federations of North America
Confirmed Speakers: Judy Horowitz (Director, UJC Consulting) and Sue Worrel (Executive Director, Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte)
When: Monday, November 9 @ 2:45-4:00 PM
Downloadable resources:
Doc 1, Doc 2
Theme: Inspiration, Innovation and Engagement
Facebook, Twitter, Mobile Pledging -- What's Next? Implications of the Communications Revolution
How did Obama do it? By harnessing the power of Internet social networking to gain unprecedented political momentum. Jewish organizations can also use the power of social networking and changing technologies to connect the next generation of North American Jews to Israel and to Jewish communities around the world. Social media are shifting the way Jews think, act, connect and find meaning and value in their lives; Jewish organizations that align with this shift will be positioned for success in the coming years. Learn key strategies for leveraging social media tools.
Designed by: Darim Online and Jewish Agency for Israel
Confirmed Speakers: Reed Baker (CEO, Sophist Productions), Lisa Colton (President, Darim Online), Maxyne Finkelstein (CEO, Jewish Agency for Israel North America), Michael Hoffman (CEO, See3 Communications)
When: Tuesday, November 10 @ 8:00-9:30 AM
Where: Virginia B
Growing Jewish Education in Challenging Times
Quality Jewish education is not a "luxury" - it's a necessity for a vibrant Jewish life. The current economic situation, while taking a heavy toll on Jewish education's providers, consumers, and supporters, is also a spur to creative thinking about how to grow Jewish education beyond the crisis. This session will examine innovative approaches to funding and delivering high-quality Jewish education in a wide range of settings, including day schools, complementary education, summer camps, youth education, and Israel programs. Attendees will also have a chance to join table discussions on areas of interest.
Designed by: JESNA's Lippman Kanfer Institute in cooperation with ADCA, Avi Chai Foundation, Foundation for Jewish Camp, Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Makom, NAACHHS, PEJE, PELIE
Confirmed Speakers: Beth Cousens (Director, Meyerhoff Center for Jewish Experience, Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life), Robert Sherman (CEO, Board of Jewish Education of Greater New York)
Moderator: David Steirman (Chair of the Board, JESNA)
When: Monday, November 9 @ 4:15-5:30 PM
Downloadable resources:
Doc 1, Doc 2,
Doc 3, Doc 4, Doc 5, Doc 6, Doc 7, Doc 8, Doc 9, Doc 10, Doc 11, Doc 12, Doc 13, Doc 14, Doc 15, Doc 16, Doc 17, Doc 18, Doc 19, Doc 20, Doc 21, Doc 22, Doc 23
The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming... Wait, They're Here!
Russian-speaking Jews live all over the world, from former Soviet republics to North America to Israel, where they make up a significant percentage of the population. As a group they have been successful in their new homes, yet many are disconnected from Jewish life. Learn about initiatives to engage Russian-speaking Jews in local Jewish communal life and with the global Jewish community. Key stakeholders currently focused on this mission will discuss strategies for successful engagement, interesting ongoing initiatives, and lessons learned.
Designed by: ORT, HIAS, NCSJ, Genesis Philanthropy Group
Confirmed speakers: Robert Singer (CEO, World ORT), Sandy Cahn (Limmud FSU), Rabbi Yitz Greenberg (
Genesis Philanthropy Group), Sandy Cardin (President, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation), Alexander Smukler (President, NCSJ)
Moderator: Marina Belotserkovsky (Senior Director, Russian Communications and Outreach, HIAS)
When: Monday, November 9 @ 2:45-4:00 PM
You Had Me at Shalom
Jewish milestones in the lives of children offer an unparalleled opportunity for the Jewish community to begin a connection with families in a meaningful way. Today, Federations are rethinking the portals through which families enter and navigate their Jewish communities, bringing local institutions together to break down barriers and share resources toward a common goal. This session will highlight national and local programs that support these efforts, and share best practices and models of outreach to families with children.
Designed by: JCC Association, JESNA, Kehillah Partnership of Northern New Jersey, Jewish United Fund: Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
Confirmed speakers: Rabbi Noam Marans (Director,
Contemporary Jewish Life, American Jewish Committee), Phillip Schatten (JESNA treasurer and Chair of the JCCA Finance Committee), Midge Perlman Shafton (Past Chairman of the Board, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago)
Moderator: Marcella Kanfer Rolnick, President and Chair, Lippman Kanfer Family Foundation
When: Monday, November 9 @ 2:45-4:00 PM
Theme: Politics, Advocacy and Action
Durban, Darfur, and the Goldstone Report: Defending Israel and Advocating for Human Rights
Human rights advocacy is often synonymous with Israel-bashing, whether at the United Nations or in one-sided reports issued by major human rights organizations. But Jews are deeply committed to protecting human rights, as demonstrated in our massive involvement in the Save Darfur Movement. How can we balance our defense of Israel against unwarranted attacks with our desire to promote human rights, especially in response to genocide and mass atrocities? This session will provide a road map for constructive engagement in the human rights agenda.
Designed by: Jewish Council for Public Affairs
Confirmed Speakers: Stacy Burdett (Associate Director, Government and National Affairs, Anti-Defamation League), Ady Schonmann (Legal Advisor, Israel Mission to the United Nations)
Moderator: Rabbi Steve Gutow (President and CEO, Jewish Council for Public Affairs)
When: Monday, November 9 @ 2:45-4:00 PM
Iranian Nuclear Weapons: What can we do to help stop this nightmare scenario?
Preventing the regime in Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons capability is a defining issue of our time and it is imperative that the voices of all those who seek a more peaceful world are heard. Iran’s quest for nuclear weapons is a threat not only to the Jewish people and Israel. The stability of the region and international peace are at stake. This session will focus on how the North American Jewish community can be part of the effort to address this urgent crisis, including by filling the public square with a broad range of "voices" across religious, ethnic and political lines.
Designed by: Jewish Council for Public Affairs
Confirmed Speakers: Bradley Gordon (Director for Policy and Governmental Affairs, AIPAC), Benjamin Krasna (Deputy Consul General of Israel in New York), Martin Raffel (Senior Vice-President, Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), Ambassador Kristen Silverberg (Advisory Board, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI)
Moderator: (Executive Vice President of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago)
Health Reform: Educate, Engage & Empower Your Jewish Community
One of the most urgent issues in the United States today also has enormous implications for the Federation system: health and long-term care reform. Understand the nuts and bolts of these reform efforts, find out about current advocacy initiatives, and learn how to be a catalyst for local health reform advocacy in your area. You'll be inspired and empowered to get involved in the historic efforts currently underway, and to play a leadership role in advocating for reforms that can expand the Jewish community's ability to serve vulnerable populations.
Designed by: The Jewish Federations of North America
Confirmed Speakers: Nancy-Ann DeParle (Director of the Office of White House Health Reform), Judy Feder (Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress), Joyce Garver Keller (Executive Director, Ohio Jewish Communities), Ron Pollack (Executive Director, Families USA)
Moderator: Richard A. Licht (Co-chair, UJC Health & Long-Term Care Workgroup)
When: Monday, November 9 @ 4:15-5:30 PM
Downloadable resources:
Doc 1, Doc 2, Doc 3, Doc 4
The Pro-Israel Lobby and the Media
An explosive debate has erupted in recent years over the influence of the pro-Israel lobby and U.S.-Israeli relations. We'll hear from some of the journalists and advocates who have found themselves smack in the middle of the fight and discuss what their experiences and insights mean for Jewish activism.
Designed by: JTA: The Global News Service of the Jewish People
Confirmed Speakers: Joe Klein (Time Magazine), Jennifer Lazlo Mizrahi (Founder and Director: The Israel Project), Ori Nir (Spokesman for Americans for Peace Now), James Kirchick (Assistant Editor, The New Republic)
Moderator: Ron Kampeas (JTA)
When: Tuesday, November 10 @ 8:00-9:30 AM
Where: Virginia C
Theme: Succeeding in Economic Uncertainty
The Business of Philanthropy: Collective Action
Collective action isn't just about dramatic rescues and national advocacy. Federations are businesses, and each Federation can leverage the national system in order to do business more effectively. Find out about system-wide efforts related to four critical business activities: investments, tax-exempt bond borrowing for capital projects, property/liability insurance, and donor management software. Learn about successful and well established programs, and get in on the ground floor of cutting-edge initiatives that have recently launched.
Designed by: Jewish United Fund: Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
Confirmed Speakers: Steve Cupertino (Chief Information Officer, UJC), Jill Greer (Manager, National Jewish Federation Bond Program, UJC), David Strong (Chief Financial Officer, Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston), Michael Tarnoff (Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago)
Moderator: Michael Gelman (National Treasurer, UJC)
When: Tuesday, November 10 @ 8:00-9:30 AM
Downloadable resources:
Doc 1, Doc 2
Innovation and the Jewish Future: Taking Calculated Risks
In a time of limited resources, taking risks may seem counterintuitive. But challenging economic climates can spur innovation and success - some of the most successful businesses, including Google, MTV, and Trader Joe's, were founded or rose to prominence during an economic downturn. How can the Jewish community channel the tension between innovation and staying the course in order to grow stronger? Join us for a conversation about the importance of continuing to innovate, with a focus on Jewish start-ups that have flourished despite the tough times - and the funders who have encouraged them. This is a rare opportunity to hear how funders approach competing communal needs in a time of scarcity.
Designed by: Bikkurim: Incubator for New Jewish Ideas, PresenTense Group
Confirmed Speakers: Aharon Horowitz (Co-Director, PresenTense Group), Deborah Joselow (Senior Managing Director, Commission on Identity and Renewal, UJA-Federation of New York), Seth Cohen (Atlanta)
Moderator: Nina Bruder (Executive Director, Bikkurim: Incubator for New Jewish Ideas)
When: Monday, November 9 @ 2:45-4:00 PM
Learning From Success: Accessing Federal and State Support and Services for Jewish Day Schools
One of the best-kept secrets is the extent of services and support that federal and state government can provide to private schools. In fact, the local agencies responsible for implementing federal programs are required by law to consult with private schools in a "timely and meaningful" way. Advocates from a variety of faiths (including Jewish) have developed the relationships and mechanisms necessary to maximize access to federal programs. Learn the rules of the game and find out what has and has not been successful in other communities, so you can put the knowledge to work in your own.
Designed by: JESNA and Avi Chai Foundation
Confirmed Speakers: Dr. Maureen Dowling (Office of Non-Public Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education), Rabbi Dr. Martin Schloss (Director, Division of Day School Education, Board of Jewish Education of Greater New York), Joseph McTighe, Executive Director, Council for American Private Education
Moderator: Yossi Prager (Executive Director-North America, The AVI CHAI Foundation)
When: Tuesday, November 10 @ 8:00-9:30 AM
Where: Virginia A
Our Mission is Not in Recession: Fundraising in Hard Times
The current "Great Recession" has put enormous strain on donors and service recipients alike. Although the philanthropic capacity of many donors has been greatly diminished, the desperation and need they see around them inspires their passion to help. For Federations, this can be an opportunity to cement long-term, values-driven relationships with committed donors and create new relationships with next-generation givers. Planned giving, project support, and even the Annual Campaign can benefit from a renewed focus on core values and efficient operations engendered by the current economic realities.
Designed by: The ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Greater Baltimore
Confirmed speaker: Matt Freedman (Chief Strategy & Development Officer, The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore), Bruce Sholk (Chair Elect and Chair of Resource Development, The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore), Keith Krivitzky (VP Center for Jewish Philanthropy of The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle), Iantha Sidell (Immediate Past Campaign Chair, Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle), Jeff Levin (Chief Development Officer, Greater Miami Jewish Federation), Barbara Black Goldfarb (General Campaign Chair, Greater Jewish Federation Miami)
Moderator: Linda Adler Hurwitz (National Women's Philanthropy Chair, Baltimore)
When: Monday, November 9 @ 4:15-5:30 PM
Downloadable resources:
Doc 1, Doc 2, Doc 3, Doc 4
Theme: Building Community and Service Delivery
Courageous Conversations: New Paradigms for Organizing Community Agencies
Perhaps the silver lining in the recession cloud is the willingness of agency leadership, donors, and other stakeholders to discuss "right-sizing" the communal network. In a time of shrinking resources, Federations and agencies all over North America are engaging in tough conversations about consolidating to save money and grow stronger. Federation representatives will share learning from their experiences--about what it takes to create an environment for a successful effort, and what these decisions mean for their communities.
Designed by: The Jewish Federations of North America
Confirmed Speakers: Shep Englander (CEO, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati), Beth Guttman (President, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati), Dan McCormick (CEO and Founder, McCormick Group)
When: Monday, November 9 @ 4:15-5:30 PM
Connect to Care: Crisis Response and The Strategic Repositioning of Community
In the face of the current economic crisis, and in a matter of three months, UJA-Federation of NY planned, developed, funded and implemented Connect to Care (C2C), a $6.8 million, eight-county initiative to assist Jewish New Yorkers newly impacted by job, income, status and asset loss. Seven regional C2C centers provide a full array of highly coordinated services including employment, mental health spiritual, financial and legal counseling along with loans and cash assistance. The workshop will discuss: Crisis response in the context of Federation's historic mission, relevancy and role; A sustainable empowering new model of Federation led planning, collaboration and service delivery; The challenges and opportunities in serving a "situationally needy" middle class population who have not been part of our traditional client pool; Building on past strategic successes; The role and importance of the synagogue in smart marketing and the provision of direct services; Weaving a situational innitiative into an enduring campaign message.
Designed by: UJA-Federation of New York
Confirmed Speakers: Tina Price (Chair, Caring Commission, UJA-Federation of New York), Roberta Marcus Leiner LSW (Managing Director, Caring Commission, UJA-Federation of New York), Peter Friedman (Executive Vice President, Planning and Allocations, Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago), Anne Louise Kleper (Chicago)
Moderator: Alisa Rubin Kurshan Senior Vice President for Strategic Planning and Organizational Resources, UJA-Federation of New York
Downloadable resources:
Doc 1
Meeting Community Needs Through Innovation and Collaboration
Crisis situations demand immediate and creative community responses. Across the continent, enterprising Federations are renewing their bonds with local agencies, joining forces to meet the challenges of the current economic environment in innovative ways. Many are consolidating services while broadening the scope and depth of their offerings. You'll hear from them about the programs and strategies that have helped them survive and even thrive in these challenging times, and you'll learn practical and innovative ways to replicate these programs to create a stronger infrastructure for your community.
Designed by: Association of Jewish Family & Children’s Agencies, UJA-Federation of New York
Confirmed Speakers: Gary Miller (CEO, Jewish Family & Career Services, Atlanta), Rachel W. Davis (Chief Development Officer, Jewish Family Service of Houston), Rachel Smoller Yoskowitz, (Director, Project Chessed, Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit)
Moderator: Lee Sherman (President and CEO, Association of Jewish Family & Children's Agencies), Elise Solobodin (Planning Director for the Caring Commission, UJA-Federation of New York)
When: Monday, November 9 @ 2:45-4:00 PM
Downloadable resources:
Doc 1, Doc 2
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