FJC Operational Excellence (Op-Ex) Grants provide support for projects that create systemic, long-term improvement in the operation of individual Jewish overnight camps. Operational Excellence Grants are intended to strengthen operational systems and procedures that will provide a camp with a stronger platform for growth and excellence. FJC assistance may include financial and/or technical support and consulting expertise. Applications are made available annually.

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The following are examples of topics that would address strategic systems in Jewish camp. Requests for the construction of facilities or capital projects, scholarships, program development or implementation, and existing or future staff salaries will not be considered (consultant fees are eligible for funding).

Feedback and Evaluation

• Performance Management Systems/Evaluation
• Strengthening the use of data and promoting data-driven decision-making
• Customer service and satisfaction systems
• Quality control systems

Communications and Fundraising

• Information and data management
• Marketing and consumer research
• Technology upgrades
• Website development, usage and evaluation
• Customer or alumni relations systems

Governance of Jewish Camps

• Professional staff development
• Organizational development
• Board development and training
• Human Resources (HR manuals, recruitment, hiring, and retention strategies)
• Administration (financial management, legal matters and protocols)

Program Structure

• Strategic planning and design for future program
• Evaluation of current education program/curriculum
• Feasibility and cost/benefit studies of new programming specialties
• Improve staff training development