The pandemic was a “disruption” that no one planned for. And yet, true to the theory advanced by many in the entrepreneurial world, even when unplanned, “disruption” does provide an opportunity for synagogues to re-think how they can create more compelling spiritual communities. Read More
Many mature Jewish nonprofits have existed for decades and some for more than a century. At the same time, many new nonprofits launch each year. They, too, have missions and need dollars. The problem is that funding capacity is finite while the demand for dollars increases. Read More
Sometimes when there is a crisis we also find ourselves ignoring our usual good habits in order to “just get through” this time. Our nonprofits need good boards more than ever, and our boards need their good governance practices to help our communities work through this pandemic. Read More
Those transitioning from a for-profit company to a nonprofit organization need to understand the skills required to be successful in the nonprofit sector. Similarly, nonprofit organizations need to be able to evaluate how candidates’ skills and experiences will translate across sectors. Read More
A wealth of recent research shows that we focus in many ways, for different purposes. Focusing on yourself, focusing on others, and focusing on the wider world—sheds new light on the practice of many essential leadership skills. Read More
