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PRAZE DIVISIONPRogramming
Advocacy
Zionism
Education
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
Legacy of Action
“If we are Zionists … what is the good of meeting and talking and drinking tea? Let us do something real and practical—let us organize the Jewish women of America ...”
- Henrietta Szold
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
PRAZE Division
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
Domestic Advocacy
Zionism and the World
Health & Wellness
PRAZE Division
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
Gender Equity in Medical Research (GEM)
Human Trafficking
Women’s Preventive Health
Affordable Child Care
New Research Campaign
Every Beat Counts: Hadassah Heart Health Program™
(includes Every Step Counts)
Check it Out®
Defining Zionism How to Talk About Israel
I2IUN Team
Curriculum WatchWomen Who Learn
Day in the District
Date with the State
Day on the Hill
Washington Representative
50 State Advocacy Network
National Action Center
Swearing In
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
Why Advocacy?
Empowerment • Hadassah is a force for change.
Visibility• Media attention • Community relationships• National image
Engagement • Current and prospective members and
donors, especially young women
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
Hadassah’s Commitment to Advocacy
• Founded on two pil lars:- Strengthen and support the State of Israel- Support democracy in the U.S. and
strengthen American support for Israel
• Divided into two categories: - Zionist Affairs- American Affairs
Your Role as Presidents
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
1. Ensure that all Hadassah activities interconnect Zionism, Advocacy, Health & Wellness
2. Membership, Development and PRAZE in every program
3. Annual Planning
4. Rules and Regulations
5. Support local leadership
PRAZE Portfolio
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
1. Identify a leader in every Unit and Region to take on the PRAZE Portfolio
2. Responsible for incorporating Zionism, Advocacy, and Health & Wellness in local and regional events
3. Will make every effort to participate in PRAZE trainings
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
The Benefits of AdvocacyBoth National surveys and Hadassah surveys have indicated that young women are more likely to get involved & donate to an organization if advocacy is an integral component of every program.
50 State Advocacy Representative
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
•Hadassah has not yet succeeded in identifying one volunteer in every state to be the liaison for all advocacy within that region.
•We need your help!
Most Days in the District organized
Most Day in the District participants
Greatest percentage of congressional districts visited
2016 Day in the District Region Awards
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
Encourage your local members and friends to register for Action Alerts from our National Action Center
Consider having a laptop available at your registration table during events
Email Action Network
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
Zionist Advocacy
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
Israel The United States must put diplomatic pressure on the Palestinian leadership to condemn the ongoing wave of terrorism and de-escalate the rise in violence.
The U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act and supporting the Iron Dome Missile Defense System, which are crucial for Israel’s security.
In light of the Iranian nuclear agreement, we urge the United States to ensure funds are allocated to safeguard Israel’s qualitative military edge.
Zionist Advocacy & Education
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
HADASSAH.ORG/DEFININGZIONISM
2016 Every Step Counts
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
hadassah.org/everystepcounts
April to July 2016 From HMO to Hadassah Convention, Atlanta
Health & Wellness
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
hadassah.org/everystepcounts
hadassah.org/hearthealth
hadassah.org/breastcancer
Forms & Resources
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
Advocacy Resources on myHadassah• Day in the District Unit Coordinators Guide• Domestic Advocacy Brochure & Factsheets• Training PowerPoints and Videos• Template Speeches• Unit Sign-on Letters• Social Media Kits
Advocacy Online Forms• Become an Advocate Form: hadassah.org/advocate• Day in the District Planning Update Google Form: tiny.cc/DayintheDistrict • Curriculum Watch Information Form: hadassah.org/curriculumwatch• Heart Health Events: hadassah.org/hearthealthevents
Coalitions
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
• Guide to Permissible Election Year Activities
• Relationship Building Guidelines & Checklist
In Summary
New Presidents’ Orientation November 2015
•Incorporate Advocacy [Zionism, Health & Wellness] in every Development event
•Identify a PRAZE Portfolio Holder
•Help to identify a 50 State Advocacy Representative in your Region
•Include 2016 Every Step Counts in your Annual Plan
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