Just like a carpenter needs a tool belt with a hammer, nails and a level, and a doctor needs his stethoscope and tongue depressor, a synagogue needs tools to help it with its financial goals of being financially healthy so that it can prosper and meet the needs of its congregation. Start with the Financial Toolkit: The Ten Financial Commandments and then download the "tools" below to learn how to financially maintain and strengthen your synagogue.
Dealing with the Economic Crisis
The Union is aware that the current economic situation is impacting
congregations and has gathered these materials to help as you adjust to the
current economic realities.
A guide for congregations of all sizes with varied administrative and fiscal resources. It is meant to stimulate thought and planning and help your congregation write its own concrete, unique prescription for fiscal and spiritual health.
Send a letter to your membership (personalized letters are best) asking for end of year tax deductible contributions. Here is a sample letter that we like, along with a response form. If you have a direct mail letter that you want to share, please send it to us so it can be posted.
Connect with a Specialist
Member congregations are encouraged to contact a specialist from the
Union's Congregational Consulting Group for additional resources and
support:
Rabbinical discretionary funds have recently been in the news because of improper use of these funds. In this webinar, we'll discuss best practices regarding how rabbinical discretionary funds work.
Certain financial and legal requirements must be met for a congregation to accomplish its mission and this publication offers some guidance.
Order Publications!
You can download any of the above listed publications by clicking on the title. If you prefer a hard copy of the publication, please visit URJ Books and Music online to place your order. (Please note that most of the publications are free of charge.) Order now!
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