August 30, 2023 Amid Rising Antisemitic Attacks, Jewish Federations Are Upping Their Security Funding August 30, 2023/ Simone Ellin Physical security is a rising priority for local Jewish funders concerned about hate crimes and violence. Here’s a look at how Jewish federations are backing efforts to strengthen their communities’ defenses.Read More
August 16, 2023 How Does the Jewish Teen Foundation of Greater Boston Approach Philanthropy? August 16, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs The Jewish Teen Foundation of Greater Boston is a unique philanthropic vehicle that supports nonprofits in Boston and beyond. Here are some details about this youth philanthropy organization and how it operates. Read More
July 12, 2023 Promoting Jewish Culture Through the Arts in Boston and Beyond July 12, 2023/ Wendy Paris Jewish Arts Collaborative is a unique, creative organization sharing Jewish culture in Boston and beyond. The donors and local leaders behind it explain how the effort got off the ground and what makes it so special.Read More
June 16, 2023 How the Alon and Rosana Miller Foundation Prioritizes Jewish Causes in Los Angeles June 16, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs Alon and Rosana Miller launched their philanthropic foundation following their company’s success. They have been quietly awarding grants to Los Angeles organizations as part of a commitment to their faith.Read More
June 15, 2023 A New Effort to Diversify Jewish Organizations Starts With Philanthropy June 15, 2023/ Simone Ellin There’s more racial diversity in the American Jewish community than you might expect, but Jews of color are underrepresented in organizational leadership. This fellowship is cultivating diverse Jewish leaders in philanthropy.Read More
May 24, 2023 Hillel Celebrates 100 Years — and Rallies Some Major Jewish Donors May 24, 2023/ Simone Ellin The popular Jewish student organization Hillel is marking a century in operation with an ambitious fundraising campaign. The effort has raised more than $100 million to bolster its work at a critical time.Read More
May 08, 2023 Why Jewish Funders Are Looking Toward Jewish Community Centers to Meet Today’s Challenges May 08, 2023/ Simone Ellin Often undervalued in the past, Jewish Community Centers operate across the country. For some funders and leaders, they represent an underutilized opportunity to tackle antisemitism, declining synagogue affiliation and more.Read More
May 02, 2023 How the Jewish Funders Network Builds Knowledge and Connections May 02, 2023/ Wendy Paris JFN now includes more than 2,500 private foundations and individual donors from 11 countries, including a growing cohort of Israel-based philanthropists. We go behind the scenes with the network’s leadership and members.Read More
April 19, 2023 Where Have Daniel and Jane Och Been Giving Lately? Here's an Overview April 19, 2023/ Ade Adeniji Hedge fund billionaire Daniel Och and his wife Jane have been prominent givers in New York City, backing Jewish organizations, spinal health, charter schools and more. Here’s a rundown and some recent developments.Read More
April 12, 2023 Antisemitism Is Surging in America. This $25 Million Campaign Aims to #StandUpToJewishHate April 12, 2023/ Dawn Wolfe Amid frightening new statistics on the rise of anti-Jewish hate incidents, Robert Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism made a big commitment to fight back. Here’s how the campaign will work.Read More
March 08, 2023 In Response to Violent Extremism, Some Funders Seek to Defuse Hate March 08, 2023/ Laurie Udesky Following disturbing acts of violence in recent years, some foundations are getting involved in anti-hate work, including efforts to curb division in American communities.Read More
March 07, 2023 Evolving Family Models Alter the Ways a New Generation Gives Back March 07, 2023/ Dan Rothblatt, Guest Contributor More and more people are opting not to have children, even as the greatest wealth transfer in history gets underway. Guest author Dan Rothblatt discusses why donors without children are poised to change modern-day philanthropy.Read More
February 28, 2023 Seeing Progress and Potential, Jewish LGBTQ Donors Form a Network to Support Their Community February 28, 2023/ Simone Ellin More Jewish donors are supporting LGBTQ communities, but there’s still much room for growth. Three philanthropists formed the Jewish LGBTQ Donor Network to increase giving, educate and build connections.Read More
February 08, 2023 With the Right Wing in Charge in Israel, Jewish Donors Can't Afford to Turn Away February 08, 2023/ Jo-Ann Mort, Guest Contributor Donors from the U.S. helped sow the seeds for Israel’s current right-wing leadership. Guest author Jo-Ann Mort discusses how that happened and calls on liberal and progressive Jewish donors to step up at a critical moment.Read More
November 28, 2022 Cultivation: How the Grinspoon Foundation Is Helping Build a Jewish Future November 28, 2022/ Simone Ellin For the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, cultivating giving from others is a big part of its efforts to move money out the door for the Jewish community. Here are some key approaches the foundation’s taking.Read More
October 25, 2022 How Daniel and Bonnie Tisch Support New York Nonprofits Through the Damial Foundation October 25, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Here's what nonprofits should know about the Tisch family and how they award grants in New York City through their Damial Foundation.Read More
June 21, 2022 Meet Laura Lauder, a Jewish Venture Philanthropist Committed to the Bay Area June 21, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs The Laura and Gary Lauder Family Venture Philanthropy Fund has existed since 1995. Here are some details about Laura Lauder’s approach to philanthropy to guide grantseekers in the Bay Area.Read More
April 06, 2022 How Jewish Funders Are Mobilizing to Fight Climate Change April 06, 2022/ Simone Ellin Jewish voters rank climate change as a top priority, and many Jewish philanthropists have demonstrated similar concern. Donors and philanthropic leaders explain what motivates them and how they’re taking action.Read More
March 16, 2022 Which Russian Oligarchs Have Been Major Donors in the United States? March 16, 2022/ Philip Rojc The invasion of Ukraine has led to growing pressure from the international community on many fronts, including scrutiny of Russian billionaires who donate to Western institutions. Here’s a list of donors facing backlash.Read More
February 15, 2022 What, Exactly, Is Going on at the Nathan Cummings Foundation? February 15, 2022/ Philip Rojc Last October, Kavita N. Ramdas became the Nathan Cummings Foundation’s new CEO. This month, she abruptly left the role. It isn’t the first unceremonious departure from the family foundation in recent years. What’s happening?Read More