Intentional Onboarding Inspired by Jewish Wisdom
When I walked into the Jim Joseph Foundation office on my first day, I was greeted with smiles and signs with the words B’ruchim HaBa’im!! and Welcome!! on my door and computer. As I reflect on that day and the months since, I am full of gratitude for the Foundation’s commitment to a thoughtful and genuine welcome.
Codifying Communication, Creating Culture
Improving the Workplace Experience of Young Jewish Nonprofit Professionals By Mikah Atkind Jewish nonprofits hit the jackpot when they hire young, inexperienced professionals. They have brought on individuals who are enthusiastic about the work they are going to be doing, often having themselves been the beneficiaries of that work. They are in the field because […]
Office Space Landscapes: Why Putting Professionals First Should Matter to Nonprofit Organizations
By Ilana Rabin, MAJNM/MCM ‘17 This study explores the landscape of office spaces in the Jewish nonprofit sector and analyzes the relationship between those spaces, organizational culture, supervision, and employee performance and satisfaction. While many researchers have studied space, culture, and practice in the for-profit sector, it is unknown whether those same theories and […]
Cold Brew at the Federation: A Study of Millennials’ Perception of Work Culture in Jewish Nonprofits
By Joshua Robert Mikutis, for MAJNM ‘17/ Rabbinic Ordination ‘18 Millennials are increasingly working at startups and tech companies with indulgent work cultures, including free gourmet food and foosball tables. Are perks like these appropriate for Jewish nonprofits? This study examines the experiences of nine millennials who work at three different Jewish nonprofits in New […]
Engaging the Disengaged: Jewish Nonprofit Communication Tactics that Build Bridges
By Julia Hubner and Amy Mendelsohn, MAJNM/MCM ‘17 I’m not interested. I don’t believe in G-d. My mom’s not Jewish, so I don’t know if I am. I had a bar mitzvah but didn’t really connect to anything after that. There are innumerable reasons people give not to engage with their Judaism. Each reason […]
Snapchat Kings, Youtube Queens, and Instagram Gurus: Engaging Jewish Online Content Creators for Philanthropy
By Jamie Evan Cohen, MAJNM/MCM ‘17 Given the proliferation of communication technologies and nonprofits, reaching audiences has never been more challenging. This study examines the potential for collaboration between the Jewish nonprofit industry and “online content creators” or “influencers” – a type of web-based mini-celebrity or artist – who either identify as Jewish or […]
