tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post7371489771557037492..comments2023-07-27T04:33:11.719-05:00Comments on UJ Thee and Me: JEWISH "HUMOR"Gracklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14315763008609379449noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-9927905309025477592014-02-18T10:34:12.411-06:002014-02-18T10:34:12.411-06:00In defense of Anonymous's comments about the U...In defense of Anonymous's comments about the United Way, there definitely are similarities between the the two organizations. For example, both the United Way system and the Federation system serve as centralized, umbrella organizations for their communities. They function as community conveners on high priority areas, such as aging and strengthening nonprofits. <br /><br />In terms of fundraising, they both hold large annual campaigns where people can donate money to an annual fund. The mechanics may vary, but the intent is the same. The United Way system is also struggling, like many Federations, with donors' demands to designate. United Ways in various communities have responded by establishing priority areas for people to direct dollars, such as Healthy Lives, Education and Safety Net. This has happend at the Philadelphia Federation and other Federations. Whether this strategy is successful remains to be seen.<br /><br />I think the new Philly CEO's United Way background is a potential strength also in that United Ways spend significant resources developing relationships with businesses. This skill set could help Philly as it works to increase its revenue and devlop relationships with Jewish business leaders.Rav Yodanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-33118187928458661842014-02-17T14:53:45.219-06:002014-02-17T14:53:45.219-06:00And with all due respect to you Anonymous Commenta...And with all due respect to you Anonymous Commentator on Philadelphia -- there is NO legitimate comparison between the FRD responsibilities required of a Federation Executive and that of the CEO of the United Way of Westchester and Rockland Counties. What, exactly, are the "many, many similarities" to which you referred? RWEXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583858140298821830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-72465288170026982762014-02-17T14:34:17.800-06:002014-02-17T14:34:17.800-06:00With all due respect, the new CEO of the Philly Fe...With all due respect, the new CEO of the Philly Federation has extensive relevant FRD experience. She was the long-time head of the United Way of Westchester and Rockland Co. Federations and United Ways, while not identical, certainly share many, many similarities. Whether this turns out to be a good career move for her; only time will tell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-67030682474458583542014-02-17T11:48:08.359-06:002014-02-17T11:48:08.359-06:00If you want to read something truly humorous, take...If you want to read something truly humorous, take a gander at the recent publication of"JFNA Development Cabinet Fundraising Recommendations" -- a collection of "guidelines" so old and so irrelevant to so many communities as to be another waste of time and effort.<br /><br />Sometimes I believe that some lay leaders just have an insatiable need to see their name in print or their voice on a mic. Shame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-65661140240469065022014-02-17T08:05:01.256-06:002014-02-17T08:05:01.256-06:00JFNA is committed to disproving the three of the f...JFNA is committed to disproving the three of the four Jewish stereotypes about Jews: that we do not abuse alcohol and drugs; that we do not promote a promiscuous culture; and that we are all smart. The fourth: all Jews are rich is obvious central to their belief system as shown in their pricing policies for conferences and the lip service they pay to issues of Jewish poverty worldwide.The Old Cynicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-71423294578011905822014-02-17T08:01:15.388-06:002014-02-17T08:01:15.388-06:00Dear Anon,
(1) Send me the "positives" ...Dear Anon,<br /><br />(1) Send me the "positives" and I will print them in full; and (2) huh?RWEXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583858140298821830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-8900296455272694172014-02-17T05:38:53.834-06:002014-02-17T05:38:53.834-06:00As usual you overlooked the positives. fortunately...As usual you overlooked the positives. fortunately they did not include a definition of "Who is a Jew". Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com