Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education - Supporting Jewish Day Schools
The Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education (PEJE) is a collaborative initiative of philanthropic partners whose mission is to grow Jewish day school enrollment and to ensure the excellence and long-term viability of all day schools through capacity-building strategies that strengthen the day school field.
PEJE News

Making Admission, Recruitment, and Attrition Prevention Work in a Challenging Economy

August 10-12, 2009 in
Philadelphia, PA
With Rheua Stakely and
Rebecca Egolf

Whether you are new to your position or have attended previous PEJE Admission Conferences, the economic climate makes it more important than ever to focus on core skills. Led by PEJE Coach Rheua Stakely and Admission CoP Facilitator Rebecca Egolf, the conference will cover a variety of topics.

For more information visit the Upcoming Conferences page >>
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Raising Skills, Raising Funds: Innovative Strategies to Use NOW

August 18-19, 2009 in Chicago, IL
With Rae Ringel, Sheila Alexander, and Jennifer Weinstock

PEJE's newest conference has been designed to address all levels of development and fundraising experience, and will include work with a mentor during and after the conference. It will feature break-out groups for new-comers and seasoned professionals.

For more information visit the Upcoming Conferences page >>
Register now >>


2009 Benchmark Report Major Redesign

The Benchmark Report, the heart of the Day School Peer Yardstick® Suite of Tools, is now available for purchase at the heavily subsided price of $1800. Discounts of up to 40% off are available. If you apply for a discount, do not register for the Benchmark Report until you have received a response from PEJE regarding your discount (to be sent July 1).

Register for the Benchmark Report (if not applying for a discount)
Apply for a Benchmark Report discount (by June 25, 2009)


The PEJE Assembly: New Season, New City

Mark your calendars: We are thrilled to announce that the date and location of the next PEJE Assembly for Jewish Day School Education are October 24-26, 2010 in Baltimore, MD. As PEJE's strategic plan takes shape over the coming months, watch for details about the exciting new programs and networking opportunities the Assembly will offer.


From Challenge to Opportunity in Today's Changing Economy: Real Action for Jewish Day School Leaders

Visit our Changing Economy page to find recordings, PowerPoints, and handouts from the five webinars in our series. The webinars will help you focus on how day schools can meet head-on the challenges faced in today's economic environment. Expect each webinar to provide you with real knowledge to put into action. The overarching goal of the series is to help day school and community leaders embrace challenges in order to create better opportunities.

Featuring:

  • Online and telephone webinars with renowned speakers
  • Ongoing conversation with participants and presenters at peje.wikispaces.com


Use the SFMT for Even More Benefit

The Strategic Financial Modeling Tool, developed in partnership by PEJE and Measuring Success, helps your school achieve its goal of financial sustainability. The SFMT provides stability in a changing economic climate, automatic feedback based on benchmark data, and much more. With the purchase of the SFMT, your school will receive the software, an extensive user guide, and an online Tool Library.

Schools that have already purchased the Strategic Financial Modeling Tool and completed one of the 2008 trainings are invited to purchase one of three Post-SFMT Coaching Packages.

Purchase the SFMT or a Post-SFMT Coaching Package by contacting Devorah at (617)367-0001 x 162.

Subsidies are available for this tool. Please contact devorah@peje.org for additional details.

Learn More >>


Advice from PEJE Leadership Line

By using the Leadership Line, a range of day school leaders have received helpful, actionable advice on a variety of concerns and challenges. In a survey of Leadership Line participants, 100 percent of respondents reported that they were extremely satisfied with the recommendations or referrals they received, and 100 percent would recommend the resource to a colleague.

The Leadership Line is a free, (approximately) one-hour phone call with a PEJE coach who has broad and extensive expertise. To date, school leaders have dialed in regarding topics from board development to head support/evaluation to student recruitment/retention. Callers have included heads of school, board chairs, and development and admission officers. In some cases, two or more leaders have participated--for example, a board chair plus a head of school or a support and evaluation committee. Leadership Line callers say they've appreciated the practical advice and the opportunity to bring a fresh, expert perspective back to their schools.

To arrange a call, please email the leadershipline.

A PEJE coach will reply and schedule your call.


Read the Latest PEJE E-Newsletters!

PEJE publishes multiple electronic newsletters throughout the year. Visit our Newsletters page to read up on any e-newsletters that you may have missed.

Read the latest Hadashot V'Hidushim

Read the latest Hadashot V'Hidushim
Read the Views from Josh Elkin

Read the latest Views from Josh Elkin


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PEJE Partners

Adelson Family Foundation

The AVI CHAI Foundation

The Beker Foundation

The Gottesman Fund

Paula and Jerry Gottesman

Harold Grinspoon Foundation

Dr Lynne B Harrison

The Jesselson Family

Jim Joseph Foundation

Robin and Brad Klatt

Fran and Bobby Lent

Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation

Sheila Schwartz and Family

David and Fela Shapell
Family Foundation

The Steinhardt Foundation for
Jewish Life

Jeffrey and Deborah Swartz

UJA-Federation of New York

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation



Sustaining Partners

Edgar M. Bronfman

Leslie H. and Abigail S. Wexner



Deborah Cogen Swartz
Chair

Michael H. Steinhardt
Founding Chair
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