Introducing the Grinspoon Institute Knowledge Center The Resources You Want In a Place You Can Find Whenever You Need It September 28, 2010 Kevin Martone, Julia Riseman, and David Sharken Grinspoon Institute for Jewish Philanthropy

Get Involved A) Grab Tab – Click red arrow to open/close Control Panel. Click square to toggle Viewer Window between full screen/window mode. Click mic icon to mute/unmute your audio. Click hand icon to raise your hand. B) Audio Pane – Select audio format. Click Audio Setup to verify Speakers & Microphone. C) Questions Pane – Attendees can submit questions and review answers. D) Type your question and click Send to submit it to the organizer. A  B  C  D  2

Our Mission Our mission is to significantly enhance the long-term effectiveness of nonprofit overnight camps and other organizations that engage young people in meaningful Jewish cultural and educational experiences. We provide incentives and consulting services that foster Jewish philanthropy and create a culture of abundance within these groups by:  Developing and implementing visionary strategic plans  Creating and sustaining vibrant leadership  Focusing and strengthening fundraising activities, and  Utilizing the power of technology to support their mission 3

Our Promise for the Knowledge Center  Ability to find resources you need 24/7  Accessible for both Lay Leadership and Camp Professional Staff  Focused on the areas of the Grinspoon Institute's expertise: Strategic Planning, Nonprofit Boards/Governance, Fundraising, and Technology  Updated and refreshed  Useful tools, learning, and real-world examples 4

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Using the Knowledge Center  Have you ever used an article with Lay Leaders to educate?  Would you want this site more directed to Lay Leaders (more introductory content) or camp professionals?  Would you be willing to post samples you’ve created for other camps to learn from?  How do you think you will use the Knowledge Center most?  How would you like to learn about new resources posted on the site?  What other suggestions do you have? 7

Future of Knowledge Center Mentor Recommended Additions  Create more introductory articles and general information (new board members)  Incorporate additional articles and tools in Strategic Planning section  Pull in GIFT resources 8

Future of Knowledge Center Suggestions we’ve heard today: 1.More Samples: 1.Annual Appeal Letters, and fliers 2.Annual Reports 2.How will we know when new resources are posted? 3.Can you highlight good articles for Board education? 4.Post more research on fundraising, studies, and trends in camping 5.Post updates on Facebook, and notice on monthly newsletter 9

Future of Knowledge Center  More suggestions? 10

2010 Grinspoon Institute Conference  November 21-22, 2010 at Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel  Guaranteed Registration until October 6 th  Open Registration starts October 7 th Find conference information link on our website - Highlights 11