Chabad on Campus Seed Grant - Head Shliach Application

Dear Shliach,

Thank you for your interest in bringing a new couple on Shlichus to a university or college in your area!

Chabad on Campus International facilitates matching seed grants from the Rohr Family Foundation and the Tabacinic Family Foundation for new campus Shuchim. Both the university and the prospective Shluchim for the new campus must be approved by the Chabad on Campus International Vaad to receive the matching seed grant.

The following is the process for obtaining a seed grant:

•Complete and submit the application below.

•The Chabad on Campus International Vaad will determine if the campus is eligible for the matching seed grant.

•Once approved, prospective Shluchim will need to complete an application. If the Head Shliach does not have prospective Shluchim for the campus, Chabad on Campus International can refer couples seeking campus Shlichus to the Head Shliach to be interviewed.

•Once the prospective couple has been approved by the Head Shliach, members of the Chabad on Campus Vaad will interview them and determine if they are eligible for the seed grant. The prospective Shluchim are also required to submit personality assessment tests, visit the campus they are looking to go on Shlichus to, visit two similar campuses for two days each and raise a minimum of $30,000 prior to moving on Shlichus.

•Once approved by the Vaad, the Head Shliach and new campus Shluchim will finalize an agreement. The Chabad on Campus International Vaad will need to review and approve the agreement on behalf of the Rohr Family Foundation.

•The new campus Shluchim will need to accept the terms of the matching seed grant.

Please review the application below thoroughly prior to starting to complete it. Once you have all of the required information please complete and submit it. Please note that this information gets sent to Mr. George Rohr.

The approval process for seed grant applications can take from a few weeks to a few months depending on numerous variables. To speed up the process, please be sure to complete all of the requirements listed above.

We will keep you informed as soon as we have any updates on the progress of your application.

We are always here to assist you. Feel free to reach out to Miriam Minsky at mminsky@chabadoncampus.org or 718-510-8181 ext. 120 with any questions.

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Full Name*

First NameLast Name

E-mail*

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Address*

Street Address

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Please list the name of the Head Shliach in your region.

Head Shliach Email

Head Shliach Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

In order to ascertain the feasiblitiy of establishing a permanent Chabad student center at this campus we need to better understand the school and its Jewish population.

Name of the campus you are applying for. If you are applying for more than one campus, please fill this form out for each campus separately.*

What reputation does this campus have?*

What attracted your attention to this specific campus?*

How far do you live from this campus?*

General Student Demographics:

What is the total student population at this campus?*

What is the undergraduate student population at this campus?*

What is the graduate student population at this campus?*

Please list your sources for this information.

Jewish Student Demographics:

What is the total Jewish student population at this campus?*

What is the undergraduate Jewish student population at this campus?*

What is the graduate Jewish student population at this campus?*

Please list your sources for this information.*

How many Jewish students live on campus?*

How many Jewish students live nearby?*

Please list your sources for this information.*

Please provide contact information from three local contacts who have first-hand knowledge about the Jewish population on campus. i.e. Local Shliach, Bochurim, Dean, Professor, Chancellor, Administrator, Admissions Office Please includle their names, positions and contact information.*

Comments

Establishing Chabad on Campus

Please describe any activities that Chabad has conducted at this campus (including Shluchim, Merkos Shluchim, etc)*

Please list the contact information of any Shluchim or Merkos Shluchim who have been involved at this university. Please include their names, email addresses and phone numbers.*

Please list all the Jewish organizations, student groups, fraternities and sororities on campus and describe them and your relationship with them.*

Which plans have been made to assist the establishment of a permanent Chabad presence on campus? What faculty and/or student contacts does Chabad have?*

What are your expectations for the new campus Shluchim? Please be as specific as possible.*

What do you anticipate the approximate annual budget will be for the Shluchim at this campus for the next few years?*

Do you plan to fund the Shliach or will he be self-reliant?*

What are the fundraising opportunities available for the new Shluchim to enable them to cover their budget when the matching seed grant expires? Please be as specific as possible.*

What type of financial help will you offer the Shliach to supplement the seed grant? A minimum of $5,000 per year is required from the Head Shliach for the first three years.*

Are there potential supporters interested in helping establish and maintain a Chabad House at this university?*

If yes, please elaborate.

What kind of groundwork has been done in preparing for the Shluchim financially?*

Please describe the Jewish life in the area.*

What are the Chinuch options for the Shluchim*

Would you like Chabad on Campus to refer potential couples to you?*

Please list the names of the couple you are interested in bringing as Shluchim to this campus:

His Name *

Her Name *

Last Name *

E-mail*

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Please clarify if this is a full time or part time Shlichus?*

Please explain why you think this couple will be effective Shluchim for this campus.*

General comments

I understand that:

I am applying for a matching seed grant for new Shluchim to establish a full‐service Chabad Student Center.

The principal focus of the Shluchim will be to serve the students, faculty, and alumni of the university.

The Shluchim will not become involved with the parent or other mosdos, etc. in a manner that may conflict – in time and effort – with his responsibilities to the students and faculty. Any change in this arrangement must be discussed with the Chabad on Campus Vaad.

As the "Shliach oseh Shliach" I understand that I am responsible for the Shluchim’s success and well-being. Thus, I will assist the prospective campus Shluchim in establishing himself at the university, including sharing any existing faculty and student relationships.

I will assist the prospective campus Shluchim financially, at a minimum of $5,000 annually for the first three years of the Shluchim’s appointment. This assistance can take the form of a direct grant, bonuses, perks and/or (preferably) by helping establish relationships between the campus Shluchim and local philanthropists.

Chabad on Campus International will administer semi-annual installments of the matching seed grant from the Rohr Family Foundation, typically for three years, as the terms of the grant are met. The amount is to be determined.

Chabad on Campus International will remain engaged with the campus Shliach providing logistical and mentoring assistance. We also have resources available should you have any issues that need mediation.

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If you have any questions, please contact our office at 718-510-8181 or Miriam Minsky at mminsky@chabadoncampus.org. Best wishes for Hatzlachah in your Shlichus!

Regional Shliach: Rohr Seed Grant Application

Head Shliach Information

About the Campus

Establishing Chabad on Campus

Fundraising

Local Jewish Life

Potential Shluchim

Regional Shliach Responsibilities