The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center and the Milwaukee Jewish Federation are planning a Culture of Charity event for local Jewish community organizations, fundraisers and congregations. Organizer.
“Choose Abundance: Building a Culture of Philanthropy in the Jewish Community” is forthcoming for Thursday, October 27, 8am-1pm in downtown Milwaukee.
One of the purposes of the symposium is to change the mindset from asking for money to asking people to invest in what they do. The event also aims to help philanthropic people speak a “common” language for mutual benefit. Organizers say they have seen proven results.
This curriculum is a reminder of some of the training personally experienced over the years by JCC President and CEO Mark Shapiro and others in the local Jewish community. After the p you have to present locally.JCC professional and public leaders worked with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s JCamp 180 program to learn some of these best practices. The local event on October 27th will feature speakers from around the country, including Laurie Herrick, author of Choose Abundance: Powerful Fundraising for Nonprofits—A Culture of Philanthropy.
Shapiro said he got close The Milwaukee Jewish Federation is the focal point for local Jewish philanthropy and community convener, and will partner with the JCC on local initiatives.
“We appreciate the thoughtfulness of the JCC leadership regarding community philanthropy and their desire to partner not only with the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, but with all community partners. For both community agencies, with a shared vision of enhancing the experience of Jewish philanthropy in Milwaukee, participants will, through this program, contribute to ambitious, supportive, and impactful philanthropy. I am confident that we will receive a deeper appreciation.” Miriam Rosenzweig, President and CEO of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.
“I am very much looking forward to coming to Milwaukee and working with individuals leading an organization committed to making a difference and expanding the capabilities of the organization. Herrick from Massachusetts. “Early in my career, I began to realize the obstacles facing nonprofits. I’ve seen how that culture, especially the destructive mindset of scarcity, hampers fundraising success. By gathering resources and lessons learned from many teachers along the way, we have built a coaching approach that addresses this mindset and teaches organizational leaders how to build a culture that is more intentionally aligned with their abundance mindset. Did. ”
A shift in mindset has changed entire fundraising strategies and the success of countless organizations. Herrick said.
“Most people get nervous whenever they talk about fundraising or philanthropy because they think it means they have to ask someone for money. has nothing to do with asking people for money,” Shapiro said.
“As a matter of fact, I am going to give you absolute data and evidence, but what we have found is that if you are truly successful in a key element of your philanthropic culture, people will start giving you money. You didn’t even ask for it, and they’re so happy to see that the investment in what you’re doing will have the impact they want,” Shapiro said.
Nationwide, very little of the dollars raised from Jewish philanthropists remain in the Jewish community. The rest is invested in cultural, educational and medical institutions, Rosenzweig said. “Still, only the Jewish community invests in the Jewish community. If we can encourage greater investment in Jewish needs from Jewish philanthropists, imagine what we can achieve together.” do you?” she said. She added, “The data also show that when donations to the Jewish community are made, in whatever form, most philanthropists donate to five or more different Jewish causes in the same year. I’m here.
“We are looking not just for ‘choosing abundance’ for each individual organization, but for the long-term rethinking of the overall trajectory of Jewish philanthropy in Milwaukee. , can we treat our valued community supporters with a collaborative and communal approach, rather than competing, viewing them as investors in many important causes? ”
The Choose Abundance Symposium steering committee is made up of Jewish community experts and lay leaders: Nancy Kennedy Barnett, Elyse Cohn, Judy Coran, Joan Lubar, Mitch Moser, Max Rasansky, Rosenzweig, Sheryl Rubin, Julie Shack , Shapiro.
“The Philanthropic Cultural Symposium, held by the Jewish Community Center and the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, is a wonderful opportunity for professional and lay leaders from various Jewish organizations to learn, socialize and inspire together for a few hours. It’s important to the community and the current state of the world.” Lasansky, Together with Judy Colan, he co-chairs the Milwaukee Jewish League’s 2023 annual campaign.
“The symposium is less than a day, and purposefully only a few hours. This allows attendees to go back and forth through a typical day, immersed in important information and interactions in just a few hours.” Lasansky added.
Organizers say successful cohorts will include the highest level leaders of the organization, including executive directors, board chairs, development heads and directors. An invitation with details and registration information will be sent this month. The symposium is provided free of charge.contact Lynn Beyer For more information, Lbeyer@JccMilwaukee.org.
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