All Categories - Avraham Lewis | Fundraising Advisor to Leaders of Mosdos Torah
June 7, 2026
When a conversation matters, we usually focus on what we're going to say. What should I ask?...
May 31, 2026
Who are your most valuable donors? The answer feels obvious. The people who give the most....
May 24, 2026
At some point, almost every growing mosad reaches this moment. “I can’t keep carrying all of...
May 17, 2026
You finally sit down to reach out to new donors. You already know who you want to call. Then...
May 10, 2026
You open the list of new prospects. Five names. You look at it for a moment. No meetings yet....
May 3, 2026
You’re sitting in a donor meeting. The conversation is going well. There’s connection. There...
April 26, 2026
You’ve done everything right up to this point. The conversation is strong. The donor is with...
April 19, 2026
The number is not decided when the donor says it. It feels like it is. A donor responds to...
April 12, 2026
You already know what needs to happen. You know who needs to be called, and what needs to be...
March 29, 2026
A leader walks into a meeting with a major donor. He is carrying pressure — a growing deficit,...
March 22, 2026
A leader hesitates before the donor conversation. Not because the project lacks importance. ...
March 15, 2026
In many mosdos, powerful moments happen every week. A rebbe sits with a struggling bochur...
March 8, 2026
Someone around the table asks, almost casually, “Have we ever applied to foundations?” The room...
March 1, 2026
What is the greatest obstacle to fundraising success? Not the economy. Not donor fatigue. Not...
February 22, 2026
Years ago, my wife and I returned to the Old City to visit a former landlady. It was meant to...
February 11, 2026
This past week’s email sparked a thoughtful response from a leader I respect, a special Yid who...
February 8, 2026
This letter from a mega-wealthy donor never actually made it to my desk. But if it had, it’s...
February 1, 2026
Consistency. A middah worth millions. And one of the hardest to master. We’ve all achieved...
January 25, 2026
You know those uber-organized people who keep color-coded calendars, never show up late, and fill...
January 18, 2026
Most leaders responsible for fundraising are working hard. Yet many still end the week unsure...