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 - to say thank you. Indeed, a national survey on gratitude found that more than 95 percent of Americans consider it “somewhat” to “very” important for mothers and fathers … [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 aren't able to convey anything more than basic thoughts. I work with funders and foundations every day. In my experience, Jewish organizations, when seeking to engage a … [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 where the soul meets the business plan. Such was the reasoning behind the Create Your Own Legacy materials produced by 21/64, a group many of us are familiar with for … [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 world; their know-how and skills can benefit a foundation’s grantmaking and communications. from The Huffington Post: Who's in Charge Here? Retaining the Next … [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 major philanthropic interests. Family philanthropy continues to exercise profound influence in our world of intergenerational giving. A number of large Federations and … [Read more...] about JFNA Grant Helps Grow Family Philanthropy
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