Spending Down in the 21st Century

by | May 31, 2011

The AVI CHAI Foundation–like so many companies, non-profit-organizations, and individuals–is learning how to be effective in the “attention economy,” otherwise known as the digital age in which we live.  Here is a Memo presented to the AVI CHAI Trustees...

A Frontier too Vast to Journey Alone

by | Apr 29, 2011

A Frontier too Vast to Journey Alone -Susan Kardos It’s really a simple—and I believe an indisputable—proposition:  the Jewish education enterprise is complex and intense, and true and lasting successes in the enterprise require the combined efforts of those engaged...

A Great Investment Opportunity – Don’t let it pass you by

by | Apr 15, 2011

A Great Investment Opportunity – Don’t let it pass you by I had the pleasure of attending a great event in NYC this past week – NATAN’s The Future of Giving Begins with You. Aside from a full house of young philanthropists, a fun vibe, delicious food, and great music,...

A New Experience at the JFN Conference

by | Apr 1, 2011

I spent two thrilling days this week at the annual conference of the Jewish Funders Network.  For me, the conference was an opportunity to engage with colleagues and new friends from a different perspective.  AVI CHAI has been shifting its philanthropic approach from...

Jewish Funders Network Conference – Day School Focus

by | Mar 31, 2011

At the Jewish Funders Network Conference this week, I attended a session on Jewish day school education. The purpose was to reframe the affordability conversation into one that focuses on the value of a day school education, in other words “Why day school?” The...
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