Organizations take different approaches to evaluation and the use of metrics to maximize impact. The Robin Hood Foundation is a fascinating case studies of an organization which has great success utilizing metrics for predictive and evaluative purposes. The foundation strives to reduce poverty and health issues in NYC. In addition to financial support, Robin Hood …
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Oct 15
Bereishit – In the Beginning
This past weekend I was asked to give a Dvar Torah at a leadership retreat organized by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and I thought I would share some parts of it with all of you: This week, Jews around the world began a new cycle of reading the Torah. The parsha name Bereishit …
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Oct 07
Marketing vs. Evaluation
I recently read an interesting article by David Henderson from Idealistics Inc., who tweeted the question “if you had to choose between an evaluator or a marketer for your #nonprofit org, which would you pick and why?” His blog post about responses he received shed light on the perspective many non-profits approach the decision of …
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Oct 02
Yom Kippor Reflections
I was sitting in Yom Kippor services this week and flipped to the front of the prayer book to some texts for reflections. There I read an interesting quote on repentance: “How is one proved a repentant sinner? Rav Judah said ‘If the object which caused the original transgression comes before the repentant sinner on …
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