Having an impact on Jewish teens: A new masterclass powered by Jewish federations
By Rachel Shamash Schneider June 16, 2023 Cross-posted on eJewish Philanthropy In Short:Innovation and experiments with new initiatives are of course important. But so too is understanding how to scale effective programs, whether new or legacy, that have proven, positive outcomes. What does it mean to scale impact? Many of us equate growth and scale. […]
Calling All Funders: It’s Time to Weave Our New Community Fabric
During the past few months, my colleagues and I have been thinking a lot about the community we want to see when we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Our giving will support the evolutionary change in our Jewish communities, so it’s time to think differently about how our philanthropy shapes the fabric of our community.
Jewish Central Bodies as Facilitators of Interdenominational Connectivity and Exchange
By Manny Menchel, MSOLI ’18 An important and distinct attribute of American Judaism is the role that denominationalism plays in shaping Jewish identity as well as establishing the makeup of the Jewish community writ large. One well-documented area relating to challenges surrounding denominationalism is an inherent factionalism that accompanies it, and consequential rifts that […]
Snapchat Kings, Youtube Queens, and Instagram Gurus: Engaging Jewish Online Content Creators for Philanthropy
By Jamie Evan Cohen, MAJNM/MCM ‘17 Given the proliferation of communication technologies and nonprofits, reaching audiences has never been more challenging. This study examines the potential for collaboration between the Jewish nonprofit industry and “online content creators” or “influencers” – a type of web-based mini-celebrity or artist – who either identify as Jewish or […]
