It is with great sadness we learned of the death Saturday of Nancy Schwartz Sternoff. Following an early career in national politics, Nancy was executive director of the Women’s Department at the Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, the first and only Women’s Campaign director in any major city to be promoted to vice president at the Federation. Sternoff also chaired the first CJF/UJA Women’s Division Professional Institute. In 1998, she … [Read more...] about Nancy Schwartz Sternoff, z”l
Jewish Philanthropy
How To Turn $25k into $100k: Lessons From Cultivating Young Adult Donors
By Daniel S. Horwitz I’d like to make a $25,000 investment in your work this year. Now - how can we best leverage those dollars in order to raise additional ones for the organization? This question, posed to me somewhat nonchalantly by a young adult donor over lunch, almost made me spit out my food from shock. Talk about a dream come true! But how to make the most of the opportunity? The Well, now in its 4th year serving Metro Detroit’s … [Read more...] about How To Turn $25k into $100k: Lessons From Cultivating Young Adult Donors
The Covenant Foundation announces $1.6 million in New Grants
The Covenant Foundation announced $1.6 million in new grants today, continuing its commitment to support the most creative and innovative approaches to Jewish education. Foundation grants are divided into two categories: Signature grants, which generally provide funding of up to $150,000 over three years, and Ignition grants, of up to $20,000 for one year to support new and untested approaches. The grants announced today are part of … [Read more...] about The Covenant Foundation announces $1.6 million in New Grants
Robert Kraft Named 2019 Genesis Prize Laureate
The Genesis Prize Foundation has named American philanthropist and owner of the New England Patriots football team, Robert Kraft, as the 2019 Genesis Prize Laureate. The annual $1 million Genesis Prize, dubbed the “Jewish Nobel” by Time magazine, honors extraordinary individuals for their outstanding professional achievement, contribution to humanity, and commitment to Jewish values and Israel. In keeping with the Genesis Prize tradition, … [Read more...] about Robert Kraft Named 2019 Genesis Prize Laureate
Comings and Goings: Schusterman Foundation Transitions
Sandy Cardin has announced that following 25 years of service to the Schusterman Family Foundation, he will step back from his day-to-day responsibilities as President and serve the Schustermans in a new role as Senior Advisor. Lisa Eisen will become President of Schusterman's U.S. Jewish portfolio, which includes the Foundation's Jewish and Israel Education grantmaking, as well as the Schusterman Fellowship and REALITY program. Read more, … [Read more...] about Comings and Goings: Schusterman Foundation Transitions