Funders & Power: Principles for Honorable Conduct in Philanthropy

Updated January 2018
An eighth principle was added to this document in January 2018: "Ensure the personal safety, dignity, and equality of all people". Read more about this addition...
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Those of us who keep an eye on such things see glimmers of a new Jewish cultural renaissance taking shape in the twenty-first century. There is an entirely new generation of artists, authors, musicians, performers and designers exploring innovative ways to preserve and reimagine Judaism and Jewish identity, making them relevant for our times.
But as vigorous as that creativity seems to be, we have yet to see a similarly energetic and strategic response from the philanthropic community.
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