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21/64 Young People in Philanthropy Resources
A list of resources from 21/64 for the next generation of Jewish philanthropists.
- Databases and Resource Centers - Bibliographies
ADCA Webinar: Accessing Government Funding
A webinar for the members of ADCA (Association of Directors of Central Agencies for Jewish Education) about accessing government funding, with guest speaker Rabbi Dr. Marty Schloss, Director, Division of Day School Education at the Board of Jewish Education of Greater New York.
Watch the full webinar here,
Or download the presentation and audio files:
ADCA - Accessing Government Funding Presentation (2.22 MB)
Agenda: Jewish Education, Financing Jewish Education
Issue No. 14 of Agenda: Jewish Education, a JESNA publication. Agenda: Jewish Education is a catalyst for informed dialogue around policy issues related to Jewish education. Agenda: Jewish Education seeks to actively engage lay and professional decision makers from across the spectrum of Jewish education institutions, organizations and federations by means of published articles, forums and online discussions.
Agenda: Jewish Education, Financing Jewish Education (292.07 kB)
- Newsletters - Agenda: Jewish Education
B'nai Tzedek Teen Philanthropy Program
The B’nai Tzedek Teen Philanthropy Program empowers teens to improve the world by launching them on a personal and engaged relationship to life-long Jewish giving. This is accomplished by enabling teens to establish an endowment fund in his or her name in collaboration with their local Jewish Endowment Foundation or Federation.
The Program also educates Jewish teens about nonprofit Jewish organizations and teaches skills for an allocation process while providing them with the opportunity to network with other Jewish teens locally and nationally to share their vision.
- Organizations - Foundations
- Programs and Initiatives
Best Practices in Jewish Youth Philanthropy
- Handbooks and Guides
Creative Communications Group
Whether you need a single speech or an entire campaign, Creative Communications will get the job done! First, we will listen to you so that we can create an innovative yet fiscally responsible, efficient strategy. Once we understand your short and long term objectives, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and review and analyze your current efforts, we will create your plan of action. Of course, the process is collaborative, flexible, and fluid. We react to changing environments and priorities with flexibility and grace. Services include public relations and fundraising campaigns, media list development, newsletters, board and lay leadership development, donor identification and cultivation, grant researching and writing, event planning, web page design and maintenance, ghost writing, mentoring, and more.
- Organizations - Companies
Developing Jewish Day School Boards that Excel at Fundraising
A new study on “Developing Jewish Day School Boards that Excel at Fundraising” by Dr. Harry Bloom for the Institute for University-School Partnership at Yeshiva University. The Institute for University-School Partnership at Yeshiva University is committed to the
Download the full report here:
Developing Jewish Day School Boards that Excel at Fundraising (538.83 kB)- Research Reports and Studies
Development at the Core
A professional development program in fundraiser education offered by the Fisher-Bernstein Institute for Jewish Philanthropy and Leadership.
Development at the Core is a five-session, nine-month program that will equip you to create a culture of development in your organization by:
- facilitating strategic thinking
- teaching about the American Jewish context
- delving into the Jewish sources of this work
- Programs and Initiatives - Non-Degree Programs
eJewish Philanthropy
A listing of resources from eJewish Philanthropy.org.
eJewish Philanthropy was developed as a Web 2.0 resource providing e-tools and resources directed primarily to and about grassroots and small Jewish organizations. Our goal is to teach new skills and assist organizations progress as they adopt to the changes and challenges of the 21st Century. We will focus on education and call on the expertise of the countless and dedicated academics, activists, lay leaders, professionals and students in our Jewish world to help tailor information and address issues of concern and interest to us all. We will become an instant publishing channel of Jewish Philanthropy news and fundraising content resources. eJewish Philanthropy will incorporate blogs, pod-casts, video, webinars and more; our audience will be able to interact with us and each other.
- Databases and Resource Centers - Resource Centers
Grants and Funding Page from Baltimore's Center for Jewish Education
Currently sponsored programs include:
- Community Fund for Israel Experiences
- Crane Medical Benefit Credit
- Crane Professional Development Grants
- Baltimore - Ashkelon Educational Grants
- Sign Language Interpreter Fund
- Special Education Enhancement Projects
- Jewish Education Enhancement Projects
- Organizations - Central Agencies
- Programs and Initiatives
Grantsalert
A searchable online database of education grants. Grantsalert provides lists of grants, funding opportunities, a grant writer directory, help center, and resources for teachers.
- Databases and Resource Centers - Resource Centers
Interfaith Outreach Projects of the Robert I. Lappin Charitable Foundation
The Robert I. Lappin Charitable Foundation (along with several partners) sponsors various interfaith outreach programs. These include "Mothers Circle", a free program for mothers of backgrounds other than Judaism who are raising Jewish children; a free 25-week course called "Introduction to Judaism," designed for individuals in interfaith relationships wishing to explore Judaism as well as those considering conversion to Judaism; a Community Gift Basket for newly converted Jews, consisting of religious items of their choice, up to $150 in value; among others.
The Lappin Foundation also provides grant money to agencies to be used for interfaith outreach programs.
- Organizations - Foundations
JESNA Annual Report 2004
JESNA's 2004 Annual Report.
JESNA Annual Report 2004 (2 MB)
- Annual Reports
JESNA's Annual Report 2009: Think Locally, Act Globally
JESNA's 2009 Annual Report. Download the full report here.
JESNA's Annual Report 2009: Think Globally, Act Locally
Jewish Funders Network
The Jewish Funders Network (JFN) is an international organization of family foundations, public philanthropies, and individual funders dedicated to advancing the quality and growth of Jewish philanthropy. JFN's members include independent philanthropists, foundation trustees and foundation professionals a unique community that seeks to transform the nature of Jewish giving in both thought and action. Includes information about programs, an interactive knowledge center, and a calendar of JFN events.
- Organizations - National and International Organizations
- Organizations - Foundations
- Databases and Resource Centers - Resource Centers
Jewish Teen Funders Network
The mission of the Jewish Teen Funders Network (JTFN) is to provide Jewish teens with hands-on opportunities to engage in collective philanthropic giving with their peers, guided by Jewish values. We pursue our mission by working with talented professional and lay leaders to increase the number of Jewish youth philanthropy programs around the country, and the number of teens involved in these programs. We also aim to enhance the Jewish educational value of these programs by providing curricular and programmatic resources on Jewish values and philanthropy.
- Organizations - National and International Organizations
- Databases and Resource Centers - Resource Centers
JewPoint0
Launched in August, 2008, JewPoint0 is the blog of Darim Online, a non profit organization dedicated to helping Jewish organizations make the most of available internet technologies. We believe these tools are essential for doing the important work in our community and beyond, including community building, education, fundraising, social action and more, and JewPoint0 is an opportunity for us to share useful nuggets that surface from both our work and personal lives. It is intended to be a resource for the community to learn, be inspired, find useful models, share their work, and connect with others.
Darim believes strongly in knowledge sharing as we can all help educate and inspire each other in our work. There is no reason to reinvent the wheel, and lots of reasons to encourage experimentation, (calculated) risk taking, and sharing both what works well and not so well so ...
- Interactive Resources - Blogs
Legacy Heritage Emergency Fund for Jewish Education
Consistent with the mission of Legacy Heritage Fund to support Jewish education, the Legacy Heritage Emergency Fund for Jewish Education will enable schools to assist families committed to Jewish education to keep their children in schools despite significant financial difficulties due to the current economic environment. Visit the website for more information about school eligibility.
- Programs and Initiatives