J Pro DC 2009 - 2010 Events Calendar

Thursday, September 10, 2009 4:30—6:00 PM
Networking Happy Hour
Please join us for our annual wine & cheese social to welcome
new Jewish Communal Professionals to the greater
Washington DC area.
Location: Washington DC JCC

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:00—11:00 AM
Community Building Workshop
Make the most of your contacts by mastering the art of
conducting one-on-one meetings. Learn how to probe
for what really interests someone.
Location: Washington DC JCC

Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Marketing: Branding and Tailoring Your Message
Communication experts will provide instruction on industry
best practices and will facilitate working groups where you will
practice tailoring your message to attract different population
segments. Participants will receive an overview of branding
and messaging, with actionable strategies that you can use to
enhance the reach and influence of your organization.
Location: TBA

 

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Text Study: Why We Do the Work We Do
Come for a text-based study on the importance of the
work we do.
Location: TBA

Thursday, February 18, 2010
Internet Strategies for Jewish Organizations
Learn how to optimize the web and the new marketing tools
available to you.
Location: TBA

March 2010—Date TBD
Theater J Happy Hour
Join us for a wine & cheese reception at the Washington DC JCC
immediately preceding a Theater J production. Date and
production TBD
Location: Washington DC JCC

Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Save the Date for a Professional Development Seminar

Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Annual Meeting and Awards Breakfast
Location: TBA


For more information on any of these events, pleaseemail us at info@jprodc.org.

Coming soon - J Pro DC will launch its new mentoring program this fall.
To get involved, either as a mentor or a mentee, contact us at info@jprodc.org.

 

What is J Pro DC?

J Pro DC is an affinity group of local professionals working in the field of Jewish affiliated with the JCSA (Jewish Communal Service Association) and is part of a national network of local groups across North America.

 

What can J Pro DC provide for me and my organization?

Professional Development

 

Establishing a local group of the JCSA provides an opportunity for the Greater Washington, DC community in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia to bring together multiple Jewish Communal Professionals working on behalf of the community and create professional development opportunities that may not otherwise be possible by sole organizations.

Networking and Mentoring

Creating a local Jewish professional group in the Greater Washington DC area will foster networking, provide valuable collaborative opportunities, and encourage community-wide sharing of educational resources and best practices. J Pro DC will also enable young professionals the opportunity to be mentored by the local and national community leaders.

  
Recruitment

J Pro DC will help recruit and retain quality professionals and provide career enhancement to local professionals, lengthening the time professionals stay in the field as well as the Greater Washington DC community. 

Professionalizing the Field

By bringing together the ideas and knowledge of professionals from different organizations, a local association will help to define and promote the field of Jewish communal service.

 

What are some of the benefits that J Pro DC is creating?

 

1. New professionals (both to the field and to the DC community) will benefit from a formal welcome by a colleague, accompanied by an informational packet on our professional community, networking opportunities, and coaching/mentoring.
   
   

2. J Pro DC could sponsor professional development events several times a year. This would benefit agencies that do not have the financial capability to send their professionals to conferences.  These events would attract large numbers of our colleagues, enable networking and provide the environment to create collaborative or community based initiatives.
   
   

3. Development of networking groups cohorts (i.e. development professionals) to enable colleagues of similar backgrounds and responsibilities to learn from each other. Several of these groups currently exist, so we would not intend to duplicate efforts. These loose organizations could meet on an ad-hoc independent basis.
   
   

4. Mentoring/coaching opportunities can provide a professional experience for both new and established professionals within our community. 
   

 

Who can participate in J Pro DC events and programs?

Any professional in the Greater Washington DC area that works in the field of Jewish Communal Service is invited and welcome to participate in J Pro DC events.  A steering committee is meeting now to further develop the mission, ideas and first events of the group.  If you are interested in getting involved, please e-mail Lisa Helfman at info@jprodc.org

 

What are the next steps J Pro DC is taking to get the group up and running?