If you represent a local Federation, JCC, or other organization which is interested in becoming a GesherCity Supporting Institution for your community, GesherCity can provide a wide range of benefits.
Or, if you are a social entrepreneur who thinks your community or organization would benefit from its own GesherCity and becoming part of the GesherCity network, email GesherCity at geshercity@geshercity.org or more information.
What are the benefits of sponsoring a GesherCity bridge?
Continuity: Young adults are at a critical stage with many major life decisions. Through GesherCity you can better serve this critical population by creating a greater sense of attachment and involvement in the community.
Cross-promotion: GesherCity benefits every other existing Jewish organization in the community. By directly increasing young adult involvement throughout the community, co-sponsoring events, and publicizing other organizations, GesherCity strengthens existing programs.
Return on Investment: We have a proven ability to bring uninvolved young adults into the community, and to increase the participation of those already involved. GesherCity is the best way to reach out to young adults, present a positive impression, and bring them into the fold. When young adults participate in and feel valued by the community, their participation and philanthropy increases proportionally and can last a lifetime. This makes GesherCity an outstanding and high-return investment in donor acquisition!
Donor Attraction: GesherCity can be a signature program for your organization, offering a high profile and easy marketability that will attract publicity and good will. GesherCity can attract the attention of major donors with a specific desire to support young adult programs. In Boston, GesherCity and CJP have had great success in this area with a number of donors increasing their gifts specifically to support GesherCity.
GesherCity is here to help make your local bridge vibrant and successful. We provide all of our bridges with the following benefits:
- Consulting with experienced lay leaders and professional staff to create a program that meets the specific needs and characteristics of your community
- Advice and assistance in gathering and organizing eaders
- Marketing of both the GesherCity brand and URL
- Connection to other GesherCity bridges to exchange information and best practices
- Networked technology at GesherCity.org
For information on starting a bridge in your community, email GesherCity
