Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Zoom
1:00-2:00pm ET | 10:00-11:00am PT | 8:00-9:00pm IT

Across the Arab world, courageous reformers are working to advance pluralism, human rights, and democratic values in the face of entrenched authoritarianism and extremism. Join our panel of experts as they share insights from years of monitoring, engaging, and supporting reform efforts across the region. This program will examine the obstacles confronting advocates for liberal change, and explore how the global community, including Jewish funders, can understand and support their struggle.

Speakers
Yigal Carmon, President of the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)
Dalia Ziada, Senior Fellow for Research and Diplomacy at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs
Moderated byRobert Satloff, Segal Executive Director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy

In this week's installment ofFoundations in Focus, JFN Consulting Senior Managing DirectorYossi Pragerexamines a fundamental strategic question that more and more foundations are wrestling with:should we plan to exist forever, or should we spend down our assets within a defined period of time?Some Jewish foundations have spent down, or “sunsetted,” and others have announced that they will follow suit. Beyond the Jewish community, even the Gates Foundation recently joined the group of spend-down foundations. And this choice isn’t limited to institutional philanthropy. Donor Advised Funds and individual funders face the same core question.

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Exclusive members-only registration for the 2026 JFN International Conference is open! This is an opportunity for hundreds of the most influential Jewish philanthropists from around the world to gather in San Diego, California to be inspired, cultivate relationships, develop skills, and share ideas.General registration opens on December 10.

Visit the Conference websiteto learn about the schedule and more before registration opens. We can't wait to see you there.

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | Zoom
12:00-1:00pm ET | 9:00-10:00am PT | 7:00-8:00pm IT

Join Slingshot and Jewish Funders Network for a funders-only conversation exploring new research on emerging Jewish philanthropists and how established funders can help shape and strengthen this next wave of leadership.

Speakers
Stefanie Rhodes, Chief Executive Officer, Slingshot
Andrés Spokoiny, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jewish Funders Network