S2 E1 - Securing New Donors with Confidence: A Conversation with Rabbi Yaakov Tesser
Update: 2025-09-14
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Welcome to Season 2 of Date Your Donors, the podcast that helps you find your charitable soulmates, make them fall in love with your mission, and say “I do” when you ask for their time and support.
In this live-recorded EDN 2025 keynote session from the Armon Hotel in Stamford, CT, host Jonah Halper sits down with powerhouse voices in donor engagement to explore what fundraising is really about: relationships, rhythm, and relevance.
The first guest of the season is Rabbi Yaakov Tesser, Executive Director of Yeshiva Ohavei Torah and Rabbi of Young Israel of Aberdeen, NJ. Known for his warmth, strategy, and storytelling, Rabbi Tessler has built a reputation for turning conversations into lasting partnerships. In this episode, he dives into the topic of securing new donors with confidence—especially those outside the traditional fold and shares how authentic friendship, values alignment, and creative access points can transform donor relationships
This episode is sponsored by JEY Furniture, where quality, comfort, and community come together. From classroom seating to custom-built solutions, JEY partners with Jewish day schools across North America to create beautiful, functional spaces that support learning and connection. Learn more at jeyfurniture.com.
In this live-recorded EDN 2025 keynote session from the Armon Hotel in Stamford, CT, host Jonah Halper sits down with powerhouse voices in donor engagement to explore what fundraising is really about: relationships, rhythm, and relevance.
The first guest of the season is Rabbi Yaakov Tesser, Executive Director of Yeshiva Ohavei Torah and Rabbi of Young Israel of Aberdeen, NJ. Known for his warmth, strategy, and storytelling, Rabbi Tessler has built a reputation for turning conversations into lasting partnerships. In this episode, he dives into the topic of securing new donors with confidence—especially those outside the traditional fold and shares how authentic friendship, values alignment, and creative access points can transform donor relationships
This episode is sponsored by JEY Furniture, where quality, comfort, and community come together. From classroom seating to custom-built solutions, JEY partners with Jewish day schools across North America to create beautiful, functional spaces that support learning and connection. Learn more at jeyfurniture.com.
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