By Jeff Schoenfeld
I recently attended the 2019 JFN Conference in San Francisco with a goal of opening my eyes to what serious philanthropists are doing and talking about in their giving. My own philanthropic journey has been shaped by my deep involvement at UJA Federation of … [Read more...] about We All Own It:
Reflections of a First Time Attendee at the JFN 2019 Conference
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We All Own It:
Building Connections and Community at the JTFN Summit 2019
By JTFN Staff Recently, the Jewish Teen Funders Network hosted the JTFN Summit 2019, a three day summit in San Francisco designed for educators and professionals in the field of Jewish teen education and teen philanthropy, happening alongside the Jewish Funders Network … [Read more...] about Building Connections and Community at the JTFN Summit 2019
Please Stop Telling Funders: “Take Risks!”
By Joshua Avedon My favorite part of last week’s Jewish Funders Network conference was Fuckup Night, a showcase of spectacular philanthropic blunders told by the blunderers themselves in TED talk meets stand-up comedy format. While it’s true I primarily signed up for the … [Read more...] about Please Stop Telling Funders: “Take Risks!”
Looking Past the Flames: Andrés Spokoiny’s Address to JFN 2019
By Andrés Spokoiny The word focus comes from the Latin for “fire.” The “focus” was the fireplace in a Roman home.[1] Fire draws our attention. It’s impossible to ignore. Remember the story of the bush that burned but was not consumed? Well, there’s a midrash that says … [Read more...] about Looking Past the Flames: Andrés Spokoiny’s Address to JFN 2019
Largest Study of Jewish Teens Previewed at Jewish Funders Network
By The Jewish Education Project At this week's Jewish Funders Network Conference, The Jewish Education Project unveiled what we believe to be the largest study of American Jewish teens ever conducted, with 17,576 teens participating. GenZ Now, Understanding and Connecting with … [Read more...] about Largest Study of Jewish Teens Previewed at Jewish Funders Network