Another Take on Efficiency

yoav@negevdirect.com 06/24/2009

Maybe it’s time to take another look at efficiency as a measure of worth, especially in the non-profit sector. There are other factors involved, and they need to be considered when making a donation.…

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AEPi at IDC

yoav@negevdirect.com 06/16/2009

Let the binge drinking begin! Ahem, I mean, let the brotherly fraternizing begin! AEPi is new in town (in Israel that is) and IDC will be the home to the latest chapter of the…

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Secular vs. Religious

yoav@negevdirect.com 06/10/2009

Thanks to the New York Times for the above graphic. Clear, concise and to-the-point. Charitable contributions drop drastically in 2008 while donations to religious organizations defy the trend and actually rise. What’s the message…

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Seriously, Is Anyone Raising Money Online?

yoav@negevdirect.com 06/10/2009

“…it’s less about what’s raised online, but the ROI is more driven by how online marketing can enhance an existing direct response, events and major gift program through coordination and integration.” Vinay Bhagat Chairman,…

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Jobs in Jewish Philanthropy

yoav@negevdirect.com 06/09/2009

Chief Executive Officer United Jewish Communities National Office(Virginia) 5/20/2009 President and Chief Executive Officer Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles(California)6/4/2009 Capital Campaign Director Donna Klein Jewish Academy(Florida) 5/12/2009 Executive Director Jewish Federation of…

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Be Unique

yoav@negevdirect.com 06/09/2009

Tough times call for drastic measures. It seems to me like a lot of Jewish non-profits are tackling the same issues in the same ways. How far are you willing to go to stand…

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