In this episode, JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny speaks with William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.

With decades of experience navigating Washington and Jerusalem, William offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the Conference builds consensus across a coalition of 50 diverse Jewish organizations. We explore the delicate balance between public statements and quiet diplomacy, how Jewish communal leaders respond to rising antisemitism on campus, and what it means to represent a politically diverse Jewish community in times of division and crisis.

William shares his personal journey from grassroots political campaigns to the highest levels of Jewish leadership, and the lessons he’s learned about relationship-building, advocacy, and the surprising power of passionate moderation.

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Thursday, June 26, 2025 | Zoom
12:00pm - 1:00pm ET | 9:00am - 10:00am PT | 7:00pm - 8:00pm IT

We live in a time of information saturation. Whether we consider ourselves researchers or not, Jewish funders are constantly encountering data—some reliable, some misleading. How can we be more intentional, discerning, and impactful in the way we consume and apply data in our grantmaking?

Join us for a timely and thought-provoking conversation with Dan Gaylin, President and CEO of NORC at the University of Chicago and author of the new book Fact Forward: The Perils of Bad Information and the Promise of a Data-Savvy Society. He’ll discuss how funders—both institutional and individual—can sharpen their data instincts and avoid the common pitfalls of information misuse.

Hosted by Dr. Arielle Levites, Managing Director, CASJE (Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education).

Moderated by Dr. Max Baumgarten, Director of North American Operations, The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation.