My Nonprofit Reviews
Rick Carter
Review for Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, Chicago, IL, USA
I walk by Spertus every workday. I rarely see anyone walk in or out. I can't believe this place is still being funded by anyone and its difficult to understand how it can justify its continued existence.
The organization made the completely irresponsible decision to build a $55 MIllion facility that is relatively useless from a programmatic perspective. As it is, the building is either closed or devoid of activity most days.
Looking at their website, there seems to be almost no programming to speak of anyways. Despite its claims to offer innovative Jewish cultural and educational programming, events are few and far between. It seems to be little more than an expensive rental facility for parties and corporate events and a glorified gift shop.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I haven't.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Shut it down and transfer its assets to another organization.
Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
No
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
None
How did you learn about this organization?
I walk by it every day.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Rick Carter - I wish you would come inside Spertus instead of just walking by. Many of our programming takes place on Sundays and in the evenings, so if we're quiet when you walk by, might just be that your schedule and ours don't overlap. Contact me if you'd like to come to a Spertus program as my guest. Betsy Gomberg Spertus Director of Marketing & Communications bgomberg@spertus.edu
