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    Academy for Jewish Religion California
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    Academy for Jewish Religion California
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    501(c)(3) organization
    Donations are tax-deductible
    www.arjca.edu
    1 LMU DRIVE Los Angeles CA 90045-2650

    Los Angeles CA | IRS ruling year: 2002 | EIN: 68-0493819  
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
     
     

    Rating Information

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    Rating Report

    Leadership & Adaptability
    Score

    100

    This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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    Strategy

    40 out of 40 points

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Mission Statement
    10 out of 10 points
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission.
    The Academy for Jewish Religion California is a low-residency transdenominational institution dedicated to the training of rabbis, cantors, chaplains, and other Jewish community leaders. Its mission is to develop religious leaders steeped in Torah wisdom and traditions and capable of transforming Jewish communities into places where all Jews can grow toward spiritual wholeness and well-being. It is the Academy’s intent to graduate Jewish leaders who will serve as agents of transformation wherever they work by promoting genuine concern for the joys and pains of all people, dedication to moral living, and commitment to viewing Torah as foundational for human wisdom and spiritual practice.
    Vision Statement
    10 out of 10 points
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's vision.
    Transforming the Jewish World.
    Strategic Goals
    20 out of 20 points
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
    Goal One: Develop plans to ensure the Academy’s financial sustainability
    Goal Two: Transition to nationally and internationally acclaimed seminary
    Goal Three: Strengthen AJRCA's Governance

    Leadership

    30 out of 30 points

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Investment in Leadership Development
    15 out of 15 points
    The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development.
    • Mentorship and Coaching Programs
    External Focus on Mobilizing Mission
    15 out of 15 points
    The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
    • Strategic Partnerships
    • Collaborative Engagement
    • Social Promotion

    Adaptability

    30 out of 30 points

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Adaptability Practices
    30 out of 30 points
    This charity implements the following practices:
    • Strategic Planning Revisions
    • Organizational Restructuring
    • Risk Management and Planning
    • Operational Changes/Flexibility
    • Capacity Building
    • Evaluation and Learning Programs
    • Partnerships & Collaborations
    • Diversifying Funding Sources