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Episode 10 - More Than a Memory: Turning Alumni into Lifelong Supporters with Rabbi Joshua Zisook

In this episode of Date Your Donors, host Jonah Halper sits down with Rabbi Josh Zisook at the EDS Conference to explore the power of alumni engagement and how it can transform the future of Jewish day schools and yeshivas.

Rabbi Josh shares the story of Hebrew Theological College (HTC), which faced a 15-year gap in alumni outreach before realizing the crucial role former students play in sustaining an institution.

They discuss the steps HTC took to rebuild those connections, from updating alumni records and launching a dedicated podcast to hosting meaningful reunion events across the U.S. and Israel. Through initiatives like alumni spotlights, networking platforms, and a traveling Torah campaign, HTC successfully rekindled relationships and strengthened its donor base.

Whether you're looking to enhance alumni engagement for your school or nonprofit, this episode is packed with practical strategies and real-world examples. Learn how consistency, nostalgia, and authentic relationship-building can create lifelong supporters—and why alumni engagement is about so much more than just fundraising.

Tune in for expert insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and actionable takeaways to help you build a thriving alumni network that lasts.

Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-more-than-a-memory-turning-alumni-into/id1780886624?i=1000689717978

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gBEtBxHagB14y0wK8DwqZ?si=NG9JWgGPRK2oMmXiMUqpqw

YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdlj4HbR6bI

Date Your Donors Podcast LIVE from the EDS Conference - Featuring Rabbi Josh Zisook Jonah Halper, Host of the Date Your Donors Podcast Interviewed Rabbi Josh Zisook, Director of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement at the EDS Conference LIVE i...

EPISODE 2 of Date Your Donors Podcast:

Host Jonah Halper sits down with David Bryfman, CEO of The Jewish Education Project, to explore the evolving landscape of Jewish education and its impact on the Jewish community.

They dive into the organization’s century-long mission to empower Jewish educators, discuss the challenges of adapting to modern needs, and share insights into how Jewish education fosters stronger individuals, families, and communities.

Topics include:

- The Jewish Education Project’s history and mission, from its roots on Manhattan’s Lower East Side to its global reach today.

- How strategic investments in educators and digital resources transformed the organization during COVID-19.

- The evolving value proposition of Jewish education: creating better humans and global citizens, not just more knowledgeable Jews.

- Addressing the affordability challenge and the role of grandparents in funding Jewish education.

- The surprising resilience and success of Hebrew schools in fostering Jewish pride and connection.

- Post-COVID and post-October 7th surges in Jewish communal engagement and their implications for the future.

Tune in to uncover the keys to sustainable Jewish education and learn how meaningful partnerships, innovative approaches, and a commitment to excellence are shaping the future of Jewish life.

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/date-your-donors-for-jewish-education/id1780886624?i=1000678418835

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7sdU8u7Q5QH8g6xGQuHIpC?si=q-9KXE0ESn6fBbOuRgIs9g

Episode 2 - David Bryfman of The Jewish Education Project Podcast Episode · Date Your Donors for Jewish Education · 11/27/2024 · 50m

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