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Episode 75 of  What Gives?—the Jewish Philanthropy Podcast  from Jewish Funders Network, hosted by JFN President...

Episode 74 of What Gives?—the Jewish Philanthropy Podcast from Jewish Funders Network, hosted by JFN President and CEO And...

Episode 73 of What Gives?—the Jewish Philanthropy Podcast from Jewish Funders Network, hosted by JFN President and CEO An...

Episode 72 of What Gives?—the Jewish Philanthropy Podcast from Jewish Funders Network, hosted by JFN President and CEO An...

Episode 71 of What Gives?—the Jewish Philanthropy Podcast from Jewish Funders Network, hosted by JFN President and CEO An...

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Grounded in timeless Jewish teachings, Jewish Wisdom for Philanthropy offers funders practical guidance and inspiration...

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We are delighted to publish “ Participatory Grantmaking in the Jewish Community and Beyond ” as part of our Guides for Int...

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Jon Hornstein,  Managing Director of National Grantmaking at The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, to Receive...

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OCTOBER 2022 Dear Friend...

We are now in the thick of the Ten Days of Repentance, the time between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. As we reflect on year...

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Many foundations operate without fully exploring whether their grant agreements serve them well. While grant agreements ar...

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Most foundations I know describe themselves as practicing strategic philanthropy. For many, “strategy” means choosing spec...