How a Foundation Mobilized to Keep Jewish Summer Camps Afloat During COVID

How a Foundation Mobilized to Keep Jewish Summer Camps Afloat During COVID

When the pandemic shut down Jewish summer camps nationwide, the Foundation for Jewish Camp went into action to keep programs running. It’s a good example of how intermediaries can coordinate in specific funding niches.

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A Record Gift to Help Navigate an "Unprecedented Crossroads of Jewish History"

A Record Gift to Help Navigate an "Unprecedented Crossroads of Jewish History"

American Judaism is going through turbulent times, buffeted by generational change and other trends. Which is why two top Jewish foundations are pledging $20 million to scale up an organization known for engaging “hard questions.”

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Not Just for Jewish Groups: Why This Bay Area Foundation is Open to Secular Grantees

Not Just for Jewish Groups: Why This Bay Area Foundation is Open to Secular Grantees

The Jewish philanthropy movement remains strong in America, yet many nonprofits write off these types of foundations as potential funding sources. The Jim Joseph Foundation is now a bit more accessible. 

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Jewish Teacher Training: One San Francisco Funder’s Renewed Local Priority

Jewish Teacher Training: One San Francisco Funder’s Renewed Local Priority

We take a look at a new round of grants from the Jim Joseph Foundation, which has recently undergone some internal changes.

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