by Lee I. Sherman and Lisa K. Budlow Strongly rooted in Jewish tradition and values, Jewish family service agencies throughout North America care for the elderly, open doors to the disabled, lift up the unemployed, counsel families and those in mourning, build homes, support … [Read more...] about Jewish Family Service Agencies Collectively Perpetuate the Jewish Way
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Reflections on 25 Years as a Communal Professional
by Rabbi Louis Feldstein I recently had the opportunity to be with several of my rabbinic colleagues in Cincinnati where we received honorary doctorates for having served the Jewish people for 25 years. Over the past several weeks, in thinking about this event and what it … [Read more...] about Reflections on 25 Years as a Communal Professional
Venture Philanthropy: Risky But Rewarding
by Bruce DeBoskey Venture capital takes financial capital and expertise and provides them to high-potential, high-risk, startup businesses. Venture philanthropy uses the same approach and applies it to philanthropic donations in the nonprofit or social enterprise sector. Both … [Read more...] about Venture Philanthropy: Risky But Rewarding
Funders Need to Listen
by Todd Cohen Paying attention to the needs of clients is a critical skill and “best practice” that many funders seem to sorely lack. Funders are quick to preach to the nonprofits they fund about the need to “engage” their own constituents so they can be more responsive and … [Read more...] about Funders Need to Listen
Charity Navigator Should Meet JData
by Amy L. Sales, Ph.D. There is much to applaud in Daniel Bloom’s suggestion of a common application for grant funding. JData, our system for tracking information from Jewish educational organizations, is based on the premise that shared information systems have enormous b … [Read more...] about Charity Navigator Should Meet JData
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