It's a tough time to work in Jewish day schools and yeshivas. Day school educators and leaders are navigating a rapidly evolving political and technological landscape while facing mounting pressures around enrollment, increased fundraising demands, and the challenge of attracting and retaining top talent. In this 60-minute webinar, join experienced day school leaders for a candid conversation grounded in real-world experience.

Together, the panel will explore:

• Enrollment realities – how families are choosing schools today and what leaders are doing to sustain and grow enrollment
• Fundraising – building durable philanthropy amid rising expectations and financial pressure
• Retaining top talent – recruiting, supporting, and keeping exceptional educators and administrators

The session will include 40 minutes of moderated discussion, followed by 20 minutes of open audience conversation and Q&A, creating space for shared learning and practical takeaways.

Moderated by Amy Schiffman
President & CEO

CEO of Evolve Giving Group with 25+ years of experience helping nonprofits and Jewish communal organizations fundraise, strengthen leadership, and build high-performing teams.

Benjy Cohen
Consultant

Former Head of School
at a large Jewish day school and current Evolve consultant, bringing perspective on institutional leadership, enrollment strategy, and organizational culture.

Amy Schlussel
Consultant

Former Director of Advancement at a
large Jewish day school
and current Evolve consultant, with deep expertise in fundraising, community engagement, and advancement strategy.

Traci Reisberg
Senior Director

As Senior Director of School Advancement, Traci leads Prizmah's team that helps  Jewish day schools and yeshivas grow stronger and more sustainable by building endowments, increasing enrollment, and mobilizing community investment across North America.