We are pleased to launch Foundations in Focus, a new weekly series by JFN Consulting Senior Managing Director Yossi Prager. The series offers brief, practical guidance on real world questions facing funders, with each piece designed to turn uncertainty into informed decision making.

The first installment explores how foundations can safeguard values across generations by creating a Legacy Letter that outlines core history, principles and expectations for the future.

Click here to read more.

Exclusive members-only registration for the 2026 JFN International Conference is now 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.

At this year’s conference, we will again offer separate curated sessions for principal funders and for philanthropy professionals. These sessions bring peers together for focused learning with others who share similar roles and responsibilities, providing space to exchange practical insights and strengthen relationships.

We are now accepting proposals for peer led workshops for the philanthropy professionals. Click here for more information and to submit your proposal by December 10.

Speakers
Dan Libenson, President, Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living Torah
Rabbi Rebecca Sirbu, Executive Vice President, Jewish Funders Network

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 by Robert Satloff, Segal Executive Director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy

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