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Responses to Supreme Court Decisions

We have all been affected by Supreme Court decisions in the past week regarding reproductive rights and prayer in school. JFN is a diverse network and members fall on different sides of these debates. Members also have different views on what constitutes an issue in which the Jewish community should get involved with a particular voice. But above all; we are a platform for every member to connect with peers on the issues they care about. We are a network where funders can come together to discuss what these and other changes mean to them as Jews and citizens and what role we want to play as Jewish philanthropists, if any.  

In that spirit, we would like to hear from you. What support do you need from JFN right now? What have you already done in response to these rulings and what you plan to do? Would you like to share ideas with us so we can help you connect with others in our network? What are the conversations the Jewish philanthropic community should have?  

To share your thoughts please hit reply to this email, or for a personal conversation reach out to our EVP, Rabbi Rebecca W. Sirbu, at [email protected]. 

We are here for you.

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JFN 101

WEEK OF July 11
Impact Investing Roundtable  / Grantmaking Pros Online Convening

NEWS 
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MEMBER NEWS
Joy Sisisky to Head SF Federation / $10M RFP From New Pluralists / Members in the Headlines

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EVENTS

Unless otherwise indicated, events listed here are limited to JFN members and those eligible for JFN membership. Eligible non-members must request permission and can attend a limited number of member events.
View the full event calendar.

JFN 101: New Member Orientation

Online: Wednesday, July 6, 12 p.m. ET (9 a.m. PT, 19:00 IL)

At this special session, led by JFN Executive Vice President Rabbi Rebecca W. Sirbu and JFN Vice President of Philanthropic Engagement Ari Rudolph, you'll learn how to get the most out of your membership and will have an opportunity to meet other members. We will cover a variety of topics, including membership benefits, how to use our website, the upcoming conference, and much more!

All JFN members, new and old, are welcome!

Be sure to visit our members portal to download your membership handbook and access other member benefits.

Impact Investing Roundtable

Online: Tuesday, July 12 from 12–1:30 p.m. ET (9-10:30 a.m. PT, 19-20:30 IL)

Join JFN’s growing community of impact investors for a lively and action-oriented monthly roundtable, each featuring JFN members for shared learning and shared action. Each session is facilitated by JFN Board Member Vanessa Bartram of ZORA Ventures.

Read JFN's Guide to Jewish Impact Investing

Read "Increasing Your Impact by Blurring the Lines Between Investing and Philanthropy" by JFN Members Gary and Laura Lauder

Grantmaking Professionals Online Convening

Online: Wednesday, July 13, 12-1:30 p.m. ET (9-10:30 a.m. PT, 19-21:30 IL)

Join us for a monthly virtual convening for grantmaking professionals where we will come together for shared learning and community-building. Facilitated by Mike Berkowitz of Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies and Tamar Frydman of JFN.

NEWS

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And much more! To make the most of your membership, download your Membership Handbook from the Members Portal. If you're not a member yet and you're eligible, what are you waiting for? Join here.

NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS

Joy Sisisky to Lead SF Federation

The Board of Directors of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (a JFN member serving the San Francisco Bay Area) has unanimously approved the appointment of Joy Sisisky as CEO, effective July 1. Previously, Joy has served as the Federation’s Interim CEO and Chief Philanthropy Officer, stewarding over a billion dollars in Jewish community philanthropic capital and supporting causes in the Bay Area, nationally, and globally. Previously, Joy served as the Executive Director of the Jewish Women's Foundation of New York, another JFN member.

$10M RFP from New Pluralists: "Healing Starts Here"

New Pluralists has announced a $10 million “Healing Starts Here” RFP, which seeks to invest in organizations and networks of, by, and for local communities which are acting together to address divisive forces in a way that reflects the cultures, values, and desires of people who live there. Grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 will support efforts and practitioners ready to be creative and take risks to transform divisive dynamics and build belonging. New Pluralists’ funders include JFN members such as The Klarman Family Foundation and Lubetzky Family Foundation.

Members in the Headlines

JFN member Rachel Hodes of Slingshot wrote in eJewish Philanthropy about five key takeaways from making the organization's "10 to Watch" application process more equitable and less burdensome. (You can learn more about some of the practices she describes on the resource hub for GrantED, a JFN project that works to strengthen relationships between grantmakers and grantseekers in the Jewish community. Sign up for its email list here.)

Also in eJewish Philanthropy, JFN members Gary and Laura Lauder urged philanthropists to follow their lead and put their investment dollars to work doing good. "There are too many problems to solve in our world to let ... desperately needed financial resources just collect dust," they write. (Learn more about impact investing by registering for JFN's July 12 impact investing roundtable and reading our Guide to Jewish Impact Investing.)

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Both Chronicle of Philanthropy and Inside Philanthropy offer special discounts for JFN members. More about member discounts here!
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New Platform Seeks to Connect Microfunders Directly with Israeli Small Businesses
Melissa Weiss, eJewish Philanthropy

What Young Nonprofit Workers Want
Jim Rendon, The Chronicle of Philanthropy