Register by June 12 – Fundraising 101: Building Sustainable Resources for Community Impact

June 1 2026

You asked for practical fundraising support – and we are delivering. Through the ECJC Leadership Lab Workshop Series, ECJC is bringing fundraising expertise directly to Jewish communities and organizations across Europe, helping strengthen fundraising capacity, deepen donor engagement, and build long-term sustainability.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

🕒 Time: 15:00 CET

💻 Format: Online

⏱️ Duration: 90 minutes

Register by June 12

🎙️ Featured Speaker

Mark D. Medin Executive Vice President for Financial Resource Development, UJA-Federation of New York With more than three decades of leadership experience in the Jewish and nonprofit sectors, Mark oversees a fundraising operation that generates approximately $300 million annually to support people in need, strengthen Jewish communities, and inspire Jewish life and learning in New York, Israel, and around the world. In this interactive 90-minute workshop, Mark will share the essential building blocks of successful fundraising, including how to cultivate meaningful donor relationships, develop effective fundraising strategies, and create a sustainable culture of philanthropy.

During this interactive 90-minute workshop, participants will gain:

– Practical fundraising fundamentals and proven strategies

-Tools for building and strengthening donor relationships

-Insights into different fundraising and resource development approaches

-Real-world lessons from a leading fundraising professional

-Opportunities to exchange ideas and challenges with peers across Europe

Help Shape the Series: As the first session of the ECJC Leadership Lab Fundraising Series, participants will also have the opportunity to identify key fundraising challenges and suggest future topics, helping ensure that upcoming workshops address the most pressing needs of ECJC member communities and organizations.

This series will be supported by Paley Ornstein Nonprofit Consulting.

Who Should Attend? This series is only for ECJC MEMBERS, more specifically community leaders, professionals, board members, project coordinators, and anyone involved in fundraising, resource mobilization, or organizational development. Join us to gain practical skills, connect with peers, and help build stronger, more sustainable Jewish communities across Europe.