Susan Wolf Ditkoff, Senior Advisor, Bridgespan Group and TEN: Together Ending Need

Breaking Invisible Barriers to Financial Inclusion

New research reveals that 1 in 5 Jewish American households are financially insecure—well beyond the “stereotypical” community members facing poverty. Data also shows this segment of our community is less tethered to Jewish life. How is your organization and programs reaching all segments of your community? This workshop will teach you how to foster full financial inclusion for your current (and missing) program participants by identifying invisible barriers at all levels: community, front-line staff, managers, board, and donors.  

 
You will learn surprising, myth-busting facts and shifting trends about financial vulnerability in the American Jewish community, and use a case-study approach to discover how to break through barriers your constituents may face. Through small-group exercises to identify high-value headlines, hidden tripwires, and key questions, you will brainstorm concrete action steps and questions to bring back to your organization. You'll walk away with successful strategies to break invisible barriers and generate powerful conversations with your staff back home.