How to Change the World: A Conversation with Charles Bronfman and Harold Grinspoon
eJewish Philanthropy, May 2, 2017
At the recent Jewish Funders Network conference, I sat down with two living legends of philanthropy: Harold Grinspoon and Charles Bronfman. My job was to interview them and find a common thread between their charitable works.
Read moreJewish Mothers Will Be Key To Making Social Change In The Next Decade JWRP’s Palatnik Says
Yeshiva World News, Mar 23, 2017
Read moreShared Value: Finding Opportunity in Societal Challenges
The next installment of JFN’s webinar series on trends in corporate citizenship will examine Nov. 6 Shared Value, an emerging trend that is reconfiguring the intersection of society and business. It is a way for corporations to help solve major social problems and also make a profit. With shared value, a social mission becomes part of the corporate culture. Philanthropy can play a role in helping companies define and execute that mission.
Read morePhilanthroCapitalism: Corporate Trends and Jewish Philanthropy in the 21st Century
The term for what happens when business practices intersect with philanthropic goals goes by many names; Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), corporate citizenship, sustainability and social enterprise, to name a few.
Read moreJewish Social Change Organizations Awarded $1 Million in Grants Through JFN Matching Grant Initiative
Read moreSeven foundations match pledges from JFN Members and build the Jewish social change movement