Like all leaders, we love learning. We especially love when data can provide us with deeper insight into how we can best support you all. We encourage you to take a few minutes (maybe even more) to read CJP’s Third Annual Organizational Health Report.
Three things really jumped out at us when we analyzed the results from participating organizations: (1) The ecosystem, in general, is strong and many organizations have improved on key health indicators including those in Finance and Governance over the past three years; (2) We have a significant leadership pipeline issue — most organizations are concerned with identifying future board and executive leadership; and (3) Most organizations are actively working to ensure their staff and boards reflect the community they serve and seek to serve.
The opportunities that emerge from these findings are consistent with national trends and benefit from collective efforts. Are these findings consistent with what you are experiencing? We would love to hear your reflections on the report as well as ways we can continue to best support your leadership.
We would also like to give a special shout out to the first cohort of organizations participating in Shivyon: Keshet’s Leadership Equality Project. See below.
With gratitude,
Sarah Abramson, Ph.D. Senior Vice President, Strategy and Impact saraha@cjp.org
Kimberlee Schumacher, MBA Vice President, Partnerships and Services kimberlees@cjp.org
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News and events
Updated look and feel for CJP
In an effort to ensure that the way we represent ourselves aligns with who we are as an organization, we have gone through the process of updating our look and feel. Our refined messaging and visual identity now more authentically represent our approachability, modernity, and vibrancy. We invite you to explore and download our updated assets and replace our logos on your webpages and any new materials. If you have any questions on usage, feel free to reach out to Dana Nacer, Senior Creative Director, CJP.
Register your organization for Leading Edge’s Employee Experience Survey
Deadline: Tuesday, March 21
The Leading Edge Employee Experience Survey is intended to help individual organizations understand and improve how their employees experience work. The survey helps Jewish nonprofit leaders and managers identify organizational strengths as well as growth areas that can be addressed to improve workplace culture. CJP is proud to participate in the survey for our employees.
Organized by the Jewish Federations of North America
Join this open and interactive conversation about safety and security concerns for LGBTQ+ Jews and their loved ones. Jewish communal professionals and lay leaders will come away with a deeper understanding of how to design programs and communal spaces that address the safety and security needs of the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ Jews and their loved ones will feel empowered to engage with security professionals supporting their local Jewish communal institutions in addition to building a larger toolbox of personal safety and security resources.
Nonprofit Succession Planning webinar, offered by The Bridgespan Group
Wednesday, March 15 | 12:00 p.m. ET
In this webinar by The Bridgespan Group, you will learn how to build succession plans aligned to your broader organizational leadership development framework. You will also hear about other elements of a successful leadership transition process and see a competency-based framework for leadership development.
Join the Ruderman Synagogue Inclusion Project, a partnership between CJP and the Ruderman Family Foundation, for a transformative experience. The latest installment of Bold Conversations, Breaking the Bonds of Addiction, will open your mind and expand your awareness through a moving musical performance that interweaves a Passover Seder with personal stories called Freedom Song. The cast is comprised of addicts in recovery who are actively facing their demons. They’ll make us laugh, cry, and learn about addiction and mental health.
Congratulations to organizations participating in Shivyon: Keshet's Leadership Equality Project sponsored by CJP
The Shivyon Leadership Equality Project is a year-long cohort program run by Keshet that aims to further the inclusion and belonging of the LGBTQIA+ community throughout Jewish organizations. CJP and the following 12 partner organizations are participating: ADL New England, Congregation Beth El (Sudbury), Epstein Hillel School, Gann Academy, Gateways: Access to Jewish Education, Jewish Community Day School, Jewish Family & Children's Service, Temple Emanuel (Newton), Temple Isaiah (Lexington), Temple Shir Tikva (Wayland), Temple Sinai (Brookline), and The Vilna Shul.
CJP expands Organizational Health Resources to include succession and executive transition planning
Thanks to your input and feedback, we have expanded our online resources. Check out our Organizational Health Resources page to access these new resources covering important topics such as succession planning, CEO transitions, governance, and measuring equity and inclusion. If you are looking for a resource that we don’t have, please contact Sandy Aronson.
Planning a Yom Hazikaron commemoration or Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration?
In honor of Israel’s 75th Birthday, CJP is supporting organizations, synagogues, and schools in offering dynamic Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations and/or Yom Hazikaron commemorations across the community! Please email Sara Rosen with your plans to make sure it’s included in our menu of opportunities.
Need more support? We can help!
Please fill out this short form and let us know exactly what other support (e.g. microgrants, promotion, staffing, etc.) we can provide to bring your celebration to the next level!
Group purchasing
Save money during these cold months
CJP offers discounts on several goods and services your organization may already be using through our group purchasing program. We have contracted with W.B. Mason, Yankee Alliance, Power Options, and Best Practice Energy to provide CJP partners with discounts on thousands of items, including COVID-19 tests and PPE, janitorial supplies, paper products, and much more. Through our power and energy providers, your organization can find deals on electric and gas prices through these next few cold months. If you are interested in learning more about any part of the program, please contact Nora Stolzman.
Synagogue LEAP: Assess and Improve Your Board to Attract New Board Members
with Nanette Fridman
Thursday, March 9 | 10:00–11:00 a.m. ET
Is your board itself preventing you from recruiting new board members? What changes might be necessary for your board to make to be attractive to new board members? How do you create a pipeline for new board members? We will discuss how governance structure, culture, policies, procedures, and functionality impact board attractiveness and how to identify and cultivate potential board members. This session is useful for both professionals and lay leaders.
Synagogue LEAP: How to Engage Your Board in Financial Resource Development
with Nanette Fridman
Monday, April 3 | 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET
Does your board understand financial resource development? Are board members engaged in developing and nurturing relationships? We will talk about all the ways your board can help with fundraising without asking for money. Bring your development professionals and development chairs to this session.
CJP works with you to support our shared goal of building a strong and vibrant community. Take advantage of six essential services (and other resources!) that will help your organization thrive.
