Networking for Professional and Personal Success 

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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2pm EST

We live in a world that's more competitive than ever.  Whether you are looking to find or change jobs, increase your donor, client, membership or volunteer base, or drive more attention to your organization's key issues, you know you need to stand out from the masses.  So how do you build the mutually beneficial relationships that can simply and strategically contribute to your success? Networking!  Join Deborah Grayson Riegel of MyJewishCoach.com for an educational webinar, Networking for Professional and Personal Success, to learn the 5 Steps of Strategic Networking to help you meet your personal and professional goals with less tsuris and more success!

Harnessing the Power of Volunteers        Listen Here 

Wednesday, March 3rd, 3pm EST

How do we best use our volunteers?  How do we transform our volunteers into donors? 

 RESOURCES
JCSA Volunteer Powerpoint

From Generation to Generation: Changing Behavioral Perceptions and Expectations in the Jewish Nonprofits 

  Here Come the Millennials will provide insights into the behavior and expectations of the generation just entering or about to enter the workforce.   Examples will be presented of work habits and patterns and how other generational groups may best interact and understand each other.  The conference call will reference a selection of articles from the SUMMER/FALL, 2009 issue of the Journal of Jewish Communal Service, which celebrated the research and accomplishments of  the HUC-JIR School of Jewish Communal Service on it's 40th Anniversary.  In particular, the authors of "From Generation to Generation:  Changing Behavioral Perceptions and Expectations in Jewish Nonprofits" will discuss and be interviewed on the research and findings presented in their article. 

View the Journal Article here.

Other Resources:
Millennials Powerpoint
Managing the Generational Gap in the Workplace Resource Guide
www.shiraliffgrieff.com/research.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5IfsNqJcmA
www.millennialgeneration.org
http://www.futurist.com/millennial-generation/
Recommendations for Bridging the Generational Divide in Jewish Communal Work Settings
Hammill, G. (2005, Winter/Spring). Mixing and Managing Four Generations of Employees. FDU
        Magazine Online.
Robert Half International. (2008). What Millennial Workers Want: How to Attract and Retain Gen Y 
        Employees. Menlo Park, CA: Author.

 

Values Matter: Working with Difficult People

Our work may require us to collaborate or confront “difficult” people.  Using case scenarios Master Teacher, Rabbi Michael Paley, will explore with us Jewish text that provide insights and guidance for positive relationships with others. 

Start your New Year with this special opportunity for renewal and growth. 

 September 22nd, 2009, @ 3pm EDT, 12pm PDT

 Free Continental Conference Call.  

Listen here.

Resources

Text for the call put together by Rabbi Michael Paley

 

From Generation to Generation: Changing Behavioral Perceptions and Expectations in the Jewish Nonprofits

Here Come the Millenials will provide insights into the behavior and expectations of the generation just entering or about to enter the workforce.   Examples will be presented of work habits and patterns and how other generational groups may best interact and understand each other.  The conference call will reference a selection of articles from the SUMMER/FALL, 2009 issue of the Journal of Jewish Communal Service, which celebrated the research and accomplishments of  the HUC-JIR School of Jewish Communal Service on it's 40th Anniversary.  In particular, the authors of "From Generation to Generation:  Changing Behavioral Perceptions and Expectations in Jewish Nonprofits" will discuss and be interviewed on the research and findings presented in their article. 

Speakers:

Lori Klein, Asstant Director of the School of Jewish Communal Service, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, in Los Angeles

Shira Liff-Grieff, Volunteer, American Jewish World Service Volunteer Corps, in Cambodia

Moderator:

Maggie Bar-Tura, Interim CEO, Foundation for Jewish Camp

 

The call will take place Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Noon EST

 

 

 

Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most - by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen

Working with You is Killing Me:Freeing Yourself from Emotional Traps at Work - by Katherine  Crowley and Kathi Elster 

When the Bully Sits in the Next Cubical - New York Times

 

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So You Think You Can Email?

 

Email communications and fundraising are all the rage these days. As we all know, emails are cheap, easy, and offer a tangible way to measure their impact and effectiveness. But with the email deluge flooding our inboxes, how can Jewish organizations distinguish their communications from all the rest? We all think we can email – but can we really?

Past Conference Calls: 

When Jews Do Bad Things:                                                        Wednesday April 1, 2009
* Presenter, Dr. Erica Brown, Director for Adult Education at The Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning and the Scholar-in-Residence for The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. 
* Moderated by Mark Charendoff, President of the Jewish Funders Network, JFN.

Topic of this continental conference: 
           How does Bernie Madoff make you feel as a Jewish communal professional? From the Son of Sam to Ivan Boesky, Jews often make for bad news on front page stories. This call explored the impact of public Jewish misdemeanors—from embezzlement to sexual abuse—on our professional lives and what we can do to bring back trust when someone has lost it for us.
Resources:
When Jews Do Bad Things follow up sheet--ten points to remember.
When Jews Do Bad Things - Dr. Erica Brown, Source Sheet
Book Review - Inspired Jewish Leadership

Resources on the Madoff Scandal:
*Bernie Madoff: Mystery Man. By Mitchell Zuckoff, from Moment.
*What Ethical Lessons Can Be Learned from the Bernie Madoff Scandal? Ask the Rabbis, from Moment.
*The Madoff Scandal and the Future of American Jewry. By Jonathan S. Tobin, from Commentary Magazine.
*U.S. Jews ponder 'catastrophic' effects of Bernard Madoff affair. By the Associated Press, from Haaretz.
*Jewish leaders bracing for Madoff fallout: Charities face closings; anti-Semitism feared. By Michael Paulson, from the Boston Globe.

Resources from the Journal of Jewish Communal Service:
*On Being a Role Model for Professional Behavior Within the Jewish Community. By David Eskenazi (1990). Vol. 67, No. 1.
*On the Ethics of Self in Judaism: Searching for the Middle Ground Between Selflessness and Selfishness. By Bernard Ducoff, Ph.D (1990). Vol. 67, No 1.
*Resolving Ethical Dilemmas in Jewish Communal Service. By Norman Linzer, Ph.D (1986). Volume 63, 2.
*A Conflict Resolution Approach to Teaching Ethical Decision Making: Bridging Conflicting Values. By Allan Barsky (2008). Vol. 83, No. 2/3.
*Should Jewish Communal Workers Be Held to a Higher Standard? By Norman Linzer (2000). Vol. 76 No. 3.

Further Resources:
*Sparks and Ashes: Jewishness and Ethics. By Roberto Toscano. International Review of Sociology (2007), Vol. 17, No. 2.
*How Do I Decide? Practical Reason, Particular Judgments, and Holistic Concerns in Jewish Ethics. By Aaron L. Mackler. Shofar: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Jewish Studies (2000), Vol. 18, No. 3.  

Silo Busting: Fostering Collaboration & Community Building.       Tuesday, March 3, 2009 
*Presenter, Steven Cohen, Ph.D, Research Professor of Jewish Social Policy, HUC-JIR.
*Presenter, Alisa Kurshan, Ph.D, VP for Strategic Planning & Organizational Resources, UJA-Federation of New York.
*Moderated by Josh Krakoff, COO, JCC of Rockland.

To Listen to the recording, click here

This continental conference call adressed:
                  --  Why is silo busting a good idea?
                  --  How is it done?
                  --  Why isn't it done? 
                  --  How are obstacles overcome?

Resources:
Collaboration Resources from the Journal of Jewish Communal Service:
*Evolving Models of Federation--Agency Cooperation by Jeffery R. Solomon (1995-1996), Vol. 72, No. 1/2.
*Jewish Community Centers and the Federation: A New Strategic Partnership, by Allan B. Finkelstein (1995-1996). Vol. 72, No. 1-2.
*Volunteer-Professional Relations: Intersecting Spheres of Influence, by Miriam A. Schneirov and Stephen D. Solender (1995-1996). Vol. 72, No. 1-2.
*Federation-Agency Strategic Alliances: Creating Synergy through Community Trustsby Jeffrey Solomon, Alfred P. Miller, & Neal Myerberg (1993). Vol. 70, No. 1. 
*Enhancing Community Cohesion, by Jordan Harburger (1989). Vol. 66, No. 2. 
   
Further Resources on Silo Busting:
*Linking the Silos: How to Accelerate the Momentum in Jewish Education Today.
*Linking the Silos: A Consultation on Maximizing Educational Participation and Impact in an Age of Choice.   Executive Summary.  
*Seven strategies for Breaking Down Silos.
*Silo Busting By Leta Beam, President, Vantage International.
*Greg Jenkins | Change Agent.
*Five Tactics for Busting Silos in Your Company by Roy Young.
*Does Inter-Agency Collaboration Work?
*Silo busting from the top.
*Breaking Down Communication Silos. 

Front & Back Door Leadership: Lessons from the Bible.                      September 25, 2008
*Presenter, Brigitte Dayan, Director, Wexner Alumni Network. 
*Moderated by Audra Berg, Assistant V. P. Leadership Development at JUF-Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

        The Bible is full of leadership informed by machismo: direct, frontal, assertive, commanding, thunder and lightning. But it also contains some nuanced stories of leadership inspired by more indirect means of persuasion: reason, deception, and back-room deals. We will explore a few such biblical stories, and in light of the guidelines we extrapolate from them, we will revisit some recent Jewish community controversies. In both the biblical and contemporary contexts, we will consider: What do we learn from leaders who operate more indirectly? How do we know which approach is the most effective in a given situation? And how do we create a unified strategy on important Jewish communal issues when our leaders bring diverse inclinations to the table?

To listen to the recording of the call Click Here  

Sources:
Genesis, Ch. 27 (Rivkah and Jacob) 
I Samuel, Ch. 25 (David and Abigail)  

Further Resources:
Moses: A Professional Role Model. Lauer, H. Chaim (1990). Journal of Jewish Communal Service, Vol. 67.
Leadership in Judaic Sources: A Comparative View. Schiff, Alvin I. (1987). Journal of Jewish Communal Service, Vol. 63, No. 3.
Modern Insights into Leadership from Classical Jewish Sources. Immerman, Hilton (2007). Australian Journal of Jewish Studies; p. 155-169, 15p.
Leading with Meaning: Using Covenantal Leadership to Build a Better Organization. Pava, Moses L. Macmillan, 2003.
Listen to the Sound of the Shofar - By Lee Wunsch    

 Ace Your Interview:                                                                                          April 9, 2008 
*Presenter, Deborah Grayson Riegel, MSW, ACC, is a coach, trainer, and speaker who helps Jewish organizations and individuals achieve personal and professional success.
*Moderated by Leslie Rosen Stern, MSW and Masters in Judaic Studies, currently co-chair of JCSA's Networking Parents.

To listen to the recording of the call click here.

Further Resources:
Ace Your Interview
20 Great Conversation Prompts
25 Questions that Can Dramatically Improve Your Relationship 
Accountability Self-Assessment
Email For Results
Managing Your Career in Jewish Communal Service
Thinking Inside and Out
Treat that Interview Like a Date, and Love May Bloom
Considerations for Wants and Needs for your Next Job 
A Continental Webinar for students, newer career professionals, & professionals returning to work. (to listen to the call, click the link above).

Best Practices in Longterm Partnerships Between Professional & Volunteer Leadership:                                                                                                   March 4, 2008
*Presenter, Audra Berg, Assistant Vice President, Leadership Development at the JUF-Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.
*Presenter, David Fisher, UJC- National Campaign Chair & Past Co-chair UJC, Young Leadership Cabinet.
*Presenter, Louise Greilsheimer, Senior Vice President For Agency and External Relations at UJA-Federation of  New York.
*Moderated by Debbi Roshfeld, Vice President, UJC Mandel Center for Leadership Excellence

Underwritten with support of the United Jewish Communities Mandel Center for Leadership Excellence. 
  
To listen to the recording of the call click here.
     
Further Resources:
Lay-Pro Partnership Worksheet
Lay-Pro Worksheet #2
Lay-Pro Expectations
Contracting
Future of the Profession
Volunteer-Professional Relations
Volunteer-Professional Relations, Revisited
Professional Perspective - Lay Leaders Perspective
Defining Characteristics of Partnerships
Functional Qualities Required for a Successful Federation Exec.
Setting Standards for Volunteer Leadership and the Profession
Lay-Pro Relations Top 10
Embracing Conflict and Practicing Respect
Volunteer Professional Relations a View From Both Sides
Lay Professionals Case Studies
An Executive [staff] Deals with a Powerful New President
Accountability of Volunteers
A New Paradigm For Sharing the Leading
 Audio Interview with Audrey Weiner regarding: A New Paradigm For Sharing the Leading
  (from DRG's Virtual Conference Series)

Current Trends in Jewish Philanthropy:                                                October 10, 2007
*Presenter, Jeffrey Solomon, President of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies
*Presenter,   Marjory Kaplan Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego  *Moderated by, Sherri Greenbach, Executive Director of the Jewish Women's Foundation of New York (JWFNY) 

 Further Resources:
A Venture Worth Taking by Reuben Romirowsky, PhD
Federation Philanthropy for the Future by Charles Edelsberg
Federation Philanthropy for the Future - A Response by Marvin Cohen
An Introduction to Jewish Foundations by Jeffrey Solomon, PhD
Meeting a Critical Community Need by Edward Bruckner & Elizabeth Sternberg
More than Money by Charles EdelsbergMetamorphosis Through PhilanthropyJewish Women's Philanthropywww.boardsource.orgwww.winningworkplaces.com