Fundraising and development professionals are among Jewish camp’s most important storytellers—helping donors, alumni, parents, and other stakeholders understand what happens at camp and why it matters. The first cohort of FJC’s Jewish Learning & Leadership Masterclass brings these professionals together for a group experience that integrates meaningful Jewish learning with professional growth.

Beginning with an in-person gathering following FJC’s 2027 Leaders Assembly and continuing through three virtual learning sessions, participants will explore their own Jewish stories, connect them to the broader Jewish narrative, and consider how Jewish wisdom and learning can strengthen the stories they tell about their camps. Along the way, participants will deepen their understanding of themselves as Jewish leaders and build their capacity to communicate what their camps do and why it matters to their communities and to the Jewish future.

Participants are expected to attend and actively participate in all required gatherings and program evaluation, including:

• An in-person kick-off following Leaders Assembly
• Three Zoom sessions in February and March

Required Dates

In-person Kick-off:
Wednesday, January 13, 2027, 12:30–4:00 PM ET
Lunch provided.

Zoom Session 1:
Wednesday, February 3, 2027, 1:00–2:30 PM ET

Zoom Session 2:
Wednesday, February 24, 2027, 1:00–2:30 PM ET

Zoom Session 3:
Wednesday, March 24, 2027, 1:00–2:30 PM ET

Eligible Candidates

At Foundation for Jewish Camp, we value diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a cohort that represents a variety of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and leadership styles because our field is stronger when it reflects the richness of our community.

The Masterclass is designed for Jewish camp professionals working in fundraising and development roles. This is not an introductory fundraising training program.

Applicants should:

• Work in a fundraising or development role in the Jewish camp field
• Enjoy personal reflection and Jewish learning
• Want to strengthen how they tell their camp’s story and Jewish purpose
• Value curiosity when learning in a pluralistic cohort of peers
• Engage fully in the in-person kick-off intensive and three virtual sessions

There is no cost to participate in this program. If travel to Baltimore for the kick-off is a barrier, or if you have any other questions, please reach out to Rabbi Avi Orlow, Scholar-in-Residence, at avi@jewishcamp.org.

Application Timeline

Applications Open:
Friday, September 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET

Applications Close:
Monday, November 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET

Cohort Announced:
Friday, November 13, 2026

This is a pilot serving fundraising and development camp professionals. We hope to run future Masterclasses for other roles. If you have interest in future Masterclasses, please reach out to Rabbi Avi Orlow, Scholar-in-Residence, at avi@jewishcamp.org.

The Jewish Learning and Leadership Masterclass for Fundraising and Development Professionals is generously funded by the Maimonides Fund.