By Stefanie Zelkind ‘Thank you’ is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, understanding. Alice Walker Gratitude. We learn from an early age that it is important to be grateful, to appreciate what we have … [Read more...] about This Thanksgiving, Foster an Attitude of Gratitude
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Engaging Jewish Next-Gen Donors
Foundations and organizations must not treat Jewish next-gen donors as if they are the same as their parents and grandparents. by Andrés Spokoiny Imagine you’re in a foreign country and don't speak the language. There are no dictionaries. There is no Google Translate. You … [Read more...] about Engaging Jewish Next-Gen Donors
Picture Your Legacy: Now on iPhone
Deciding on an approach to funding is a critical task. Should you fund programs or provide operating support? Invest in established organizations or experiment with start-ups? The answers to such questions constitute a company’s brand identity; in philanthropy, one must consider … [Read more...] about Picture Your Legacy: Now on iPhone
Retaining the Next Generation
A new generation entering the field of philanthropy brings new blood, new energy and new ideas. While it may feel hard to make room at the table for leaders with fewer years of experience, members of Generations X and Y have a greater understanding of today’s global and connected … [Read more...] about Retaining the Next Generation
JFNA Grant Helps Grow Family Philanthropy
The Endowment Committee of The Jewish Federations of North America has recently made a $100,000 grant to the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Foundation to train Federation/foundation professionals in the most effective ways to interact with multiple generations of families that have … [Read more...] about JFNA Grant Helps Grow Family Philanthropy