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Strategic Philanthropy: Linking Central and Local Philanthropy

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[This article is part of a series on the interactions between local and national funders ignited by the Jewish Funders Network (JFN). To read more about the series, see the introductory post here.] by Yossi Prager AVI CHAI’s spend-down goals include building funding partnerships with philanthropists whose values and interests align with ours. In that connection, I have had the privilege of meeting with impressive and dedicated Jewish … [Read more...] about Strategic Philanthropy: Linking Central and Local Philanthropy

Intentional Philanthropy: Geographic Considerations

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[This article is part of a series on the interactions between local and national funders ignited by the Jewish Funders Network (JFN). To read more about the series, see the introductory post here]. by Jeffrey R. Solomon In our first book, The Art of Giving: Where the Soul Meets a Business Plan, Charles Bronfman and I noted that one of the largest problems in philanthropy is the lack of intentionality of many, if not most, donors as they … [Read more...] about Intentional Philanthropy: Geographic Considerations

The Power of Collaboration: The Potential for Local and National Funders

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[This article is part of a series on the interactions between local and national funders ignited by the Jewish Funders Network (JFN). To read more about the series, see the introductory post here.] by Shari L. Edelstein Most would agree that there is power in collaboration. Helen Keller is often quoted as saying: “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Admittedly, collaboration can have its challenges: It takes time to … [Read more...] about The Power of Collaboration: The Potential for Local and National Funders

Act Global to Think Local

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[This article is part of a series on the interactions between local and national funders ignited by the Jewish Funders Network (JFN). To read more about the series, see the introductory post here.] by Marcella Kanfer Rolnick My family’s foundation is relatively small. Most philanthropies our size focus their funding on their local communities. For that matter, larger foundations tend to fund within their cities or regions too. Maybe we come … [Read more...] about Act Global to Think Local

Local and National Funders: The Launch of A Conversation

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by Andrés Spokoiny I’m happy to introduce a series of articles about interactions between local and national funders. This series continues a conversation that started at the Jewish Funders Network International Conference held in Los Angeles in March 2013. A panel of philanthropic leaders discussed issues and problems that arise when local and national funders don’t act in a coordinated way. … [Read more...] about Local and National Funders: The Launch of A Conversation