“Need to Know” for Jewish non-profits

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“Can Volunteers Be a Lifeline for Nonprofit Groups?”

yoav@negevdirect.com 01/25/2009

By KELLEY HOLLAND Published: January 24, 2009 from the NewYorkTimes.com “TIMES are certainly tough on Wall Street, and the automakers are suffering as well. But consider the hardships that nonprofit organizations are enduring. Sean…

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Working Under Pressure

yoav@negevdirect.com 01/23/2009

Working under pressure, whether it’s a quick deadline, a cash crunch or a problematic vendor is always a challenge. For three weeks, starting in late December and ending earlier this week, Beersheva was under daily…

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Blog Quote

yoav@negevdirect.com 01/21/2009

“In terms of straight out fundraising, the usage numbers [for social-networking sites] just aren’t there today, especially when looked at in the context of how most folks actually use the sites. In 2009, I can think…

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Eco- Friendly Tips for Mailers

yoav@negevdirect.com 01/21/2009

There are many ways to “green” your mail efforts. Check out these tips adapted from the United States Postal Service website and visit https://mail1.studentlist.com/175502/488383for more information. Limit duplication and waste by updating and improving…

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Changes at Young Judaea

yoav@negevdirect.com 01/15/2009

I just got this email from Rabbi Ramie Arian, National Director of Young Judaea, regarding YJ’s restructuring plans…. “You may have seen reports in the press regarding changes underway in Young Judaea. You may…

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“If its’ too good to be true…”

yoav@negevdirect.com 01/13/2009

Among some of the projected fall outs in the Jewish non-profit world as a direct result of the Madoff scandal: 1. Possible mergers. Mergers of working space, staff, and even mergers of entire non-profits.…

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Why your non-profit should be blogging

yoav@negevdirect.com 01/12/2009

“…blogging is one of the most affordable online marketing tactics to acquire new business (or donors).” -Compendium Blogware CEO & Co-Founder Chris Baggott

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CAJE possibly closing up shop

yoav@negevdirect.com 01/12/2009

This just in regarding the possible closure of CAJE – The Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education, a well respected Jewish non-profit founded in the 70’s. From the eJewishPhilanthropy blog, by Dan Brown,…

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Big and small donors

yoav@negevdirect.com 01/06/2009

“Big donors always get the press, but there are a lot more little donors in the world. The act is often more important than the gift itself.” – Seth Godin, Seth’s Blog, Dec. 18th,…

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