Led by Rachel Swartz Robinson, Director of Donor Engagement at Reconstructing Judaism

Tuesdays, November 10,17,24, 2020; 2-3 PM ET

All sessions will be recorded and available to participants. You may join the session live or watch recordings at your own convenience.

The challenges of the past year have led to a global reorganization of philanthropic priorities. How has does your community’s fundraising strategy approach this seismic shift? If your answer is that you’re not sure yet, you’re not alone! This Learning Network, led by Rachel Swartz Robinson, Director of Donor Engagement at Reconstructing Judaism, will explore both best practices and innovative new strategies from around the Reconstructionist community and broader nonprofit sector to help set your congregation up for success in the months ahead. Topics include online fundraising events, maintaining donor relationships virtually, new membership approaches, and more. Included is a workshop session to gain practical feedback to help your community implement a new strategy or pandemic-proof your biggest fundraiser of the year.  

 

Rachel Swartz Robinson joined Reconstructing Judaism as Director of Donor Engagement in April 2020. She oversees activities in stewardship, donor relations, and leadership annual giving. Rachel has over a decade’s experience in fundraising, having served at organizations such as the University of Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Rachel is passionate about building holistic advancement strategies and connecting philanthropists of all levels to the causes they care about. Rachel earned a bachelor’s degree in Art History from the University of Virginia, where she has been a volunteer for the Brody Jewish Center- Hillel at UVa, and a master’s degree in Arts Administration from New York University.