Fundraising & Development
Strengthening Connections Among Ourselves and Across the Field
Fundraising & Development, Professional Leadership
Relationships are the engine of the Jewish day school world. They drive our students’ work, our parents’ support, our administrative efforts, and
The Next Big Bet
Fundraising & Development, Professional Leadership
In North America, there are approximately 900 Jewish day schools with nearly 300,000 students. With few exceptions, these schools face significant, and
Putting Wellness at the Center
Fundraising & Development, Mental Health
As someone with decades of experience in the philanthropic world, I first began to understand the acute need for mental health advocacy
How To Cultivate and Sustain A High-Functioning Independent School Board
Fundraising & Development, Governance, School Policies and Procedures
During my 30 years as an educational administrator and, most recently my 15 years as head of Denver Jewish Day School, I
The Community's Role in Fostering Day School Endowments
Fundraising & Development
Recognizing the profound impact that day schools have on the vibrancy and vitality of a Jewish community, we aim towards creating a
Making the Cases for Endowment Giving
Fundraising & Development
As Jewish communal leaders, we have a shared, sacred obligation to ensure that future generations have the resources to shape the future
Inspiring Transformation Endowment Giving
Fundraising & Development
Teachers truly provide some of the most formative influences in our lives. As both a school administrator and the proud parent of
Community Endowments: Helping Parents and Helping Schools
Fundraising & Development, School Policies and Procedures
It was spring 2020, and Covid-19 was running rampant in Los Angeles. Schools, both public and private, had closed their buildings, and
Using After-Lifetime Giving to Build Your Endowment
Fundraising & Development
Endowments are no longer a luxury, but rather a critical component of every school’s financial stability plan. Building an endowment, to provide
Maintaining Endowment Success Despite a Global Pandemic
Fundraising & Development
When faced with running a school during a pandemic, most of our school’s actions, like every school’s, were focused on the next
Investing in Hebrew: Funders’ Perspective
Fundraising & Development, Teaching and Learning
With a background in developmental psycholinguistics and as a Jewish day school parent, I have spent the last 40 years preoccupied with
Endowments: It’s Time
Fundraising & Development
By Amy Adler and Dan Perla Over this past year, Prizmah’s work in the area of school advancement shifted to meet the