| Breakout Session 1 |
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State of the Jewish Community Post Madoff and Gaza
The goal of the session theme is to consider how recent events are impacting on
the welfare of the Jewish community.
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Michael Salberg, Ron Halber & Ted
Comet (moderator)
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If I am Only for Myself: Caring for Others When our Needs are so Great
The goal of the session theme is to look at the tensions facing Jewish communal
organizations concerning local vs. international and Jewish vs. non Jewish needs
and services and how the Jewish community responds to such tensions. |
Willie Rapfogel, Maxyne Finkelstein &
Amy Gross (moderator) |
Lessons for the Jewish Community from the 2008
Presidential Campaign
The goal of the session theme is an emphasis on how technology and new
organizing techniques played a role in the 2008 elections and what the Jewish
community can learn both in terms of organizing and fundraising. |
Mik Moore, Jeff Berkowitz &
Lisa Colton (moderator) |
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Keeping Jewish Education a Priority in the Current
Economic Environment
A bad economy brings with it cuts to programs that are not deemed "essential"
to the community. How can we deal withthe irony of communities' declarations
that education is a priority, while so many programs are being cut? Participants
in this breakout session will re-examine their personal journey in the profession,
reminding ourselves of the passion and vision we had for Jewish learning. We
will inventory where these passions and visions are evident in our home
communities, and develop a model ecology of a community where Jewish
learning is integrated into multiple venues. Participants will wonder together
about new structures that break down silos and encourage new models of
Jewish communal service where education towards identity and belonging are
central. One model, communities of practice, will be examined to see how this
state of art term can inform our work. The session will close on the hopeful note
of visualizing what an ideal community would look like, where Jewish learning is
truly at its core.
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Peretz Hirshbein, Avi West &
Naava Frank (moderator) |
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Managing in Difficult Times: Balancing Donor &
Community Needs
The current global economic crisis is having a significant impact on the nonprofit sector. While mission-driven organizations have seen dramatic increases in demand for their services and predict that the demand will continue to increase, they are also extremely concerned about the philanthropic environment and worry about how they will be able to support an increase in services with an expected decrease in charitable contributions.
How can our Jewish communal organizations deal with the strain presented by the current economic situation? Of course, we need to ensure that the organization can remain financially viable during the economic downturn, but we also need to ensure that the organization remains strong and healthy. We will discuss how Federations and other Jewish communal organizations are adapting their business plans to enable them to meet the aspirations of their donors as well as be best positioned to fulfill its mission.
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Marc Blattner, Michael Hoffman & Jay Spector (moderator)
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Coaching Staff, Volunteers, and Yourself to Self-Directed, Self-Motivated Success
“One Size Fits All” doesn’t work when it comes to managing your staff, volunteers – or even yourself. In this session based on Ken Blanchard’s world-famous Situational Leadership model, you will learn how to adapt your management approach to match the ability level and motivation of each person, and coach yourself and others towards self-motivated, self-directed success. |
Deborah Grayson Riegel & Marci Mayer Eisen (moderator) |
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| Breakout Session 2 |
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A Conversation on Building Careers in Uncertain Times
The economy has forced our organizations to review how best to ensure excellence in their work. It is a challenging yet exciting time for skilled professionals at all levels to lead. What are we learning about leading change now and how professionals can prepare for leading in the future? Dr. Misha Galperin, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and David Edell, President of DRG Executive Search Consultants will talk about the effect of the economic crisis on building careers and preparing for leadership. |
David Edell, Misha Galperin, & Cindy Goldstein (moderator) |
Fundraising in a Difficult Environment
The goal of the session theme is how to fundraise successfully and to continue to be effective during these difficult economic times. |
Seth Bloom, Vicki Agron, & Roland Roth (moderator) |
Foundations and the Economic Crisis...What Can We Expect in the Years Ahead?
Learn about trends in foundation funding during this economic downturn, and implications for the future. Panelists will present helpful tips to those seeking foundation funding in the current climate.
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Mark Charendoff, Lisa Eisen, & Nancy Kutler (moderator) |
A New Wave: Anticipating the Jewish Community of
the Future, our Constituents and our Colleagues
The goal of the session theme is to consider and anticipate generational differences in the Jewish communal professional world and how it will influence the future of the Jewish communal sector. |
Beth Cousens, Cara Unowsky, & Andrea Hendler (moderator) |
Coaching Staff, Volunteers, and Yourself to Self-Directed, Self-Motivated Success
“One Size Fits All” doesn’t work when it comes to managing your staff, volunteers – or even yourself. In this session based on Ken Blanchard’s world-famous Situational Leadership model, you will learn how to adapt your management approach to match the ability level and motivation of each person, and coach yourself and others towards self-motivated, self-directed success.
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Deborah Grayson Riegel & Steven Rod (moderator) |
Myers-Briggs Session
Participants will be able to take the Myers Briggs test during this session. Learn about your personality preferences and how to manage differences in the workplace. |
Linda Klonsky |
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