Resource Hub

COVID-19 and its economic effects are creating unprecedented challenges for the Jewish community. In the resource hub below, we share information and materials to help Jewish nonprofits, funders, and the many constituencies they serve, survive this difficult period.

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Upcoming Online Events
& Webinars

Videos

& Podcasts

U.S. Government
Resources

General
Resources

Nonprofit
Funding Proposals

Resources for
Funders

Resources for
Nonprofits

News from
Funders

Reports from
the Field

Resources for
Parents & Educators

Upcoming Online Events
& Webinars

Recorded
Webinars

CARES
Act

General
Resources

Nonprofit
Funding Proposals

Resources for
Funders

Resources for
Nonprofits

News from
Funders

Reports from
the Field

Resources for Parents
& Educators

Upcoming Online Events and Webinars

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Trainings

Date and time - Ongoing

Source - Jewish Teen Education & Engagement Funder Collaborative

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 Videos and Podcasts

Addressing Jewish Poverty: Responding to Covid and Highlighting Best Practices

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty webinar
April 22, 2021

Teen Engagement in the Jewish Community via Virtual Platforms Post-Covid

Teen Engagement in the Jewish Community via Virtual Platforms Post-Covid

Source - JFN webinar
April 20, 2021

Post-Corona: Jewish Life After the Pandemic

Post-Corona: Jewish Life After the Pandemic

Source - JFN 2021 Conference
March 15, 2021

Chronicling Covid: Investing in Our Shared History

Chronicling Covid: Investing in Our Shared History

Source - JFN 2021 Conference
March 15, 2021

What Gives? JFN Podcast Featuring Dena Libman and Jack Wertheimer

What Gives? JFN Podcast Featuring Dena Libman and Jack Wertheimer

Source - JFN Podcast
March 23

Resilience Isn’t Enough. We Need ‘Renaissilience’

Resilience Isn’t Enough. We Need ‘Renaissilience’

Source - JFN Video
March 17

Remote Learning and Engagement Series: Exploring Research of Consequence for the Funder Community

Remote Learning and Engagement Series: Exploring Research of Consequence for the Funder Community

Source - JFN webinar
February 17

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Cintra Pollack

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Cintra Pollack

Source - JFN Podcast
February 16

Israel at the Precipice: Will the March Election Bring an End to Israel’s Political and Economic Crisis?

Israel at the Precipice: Will the March Election Bring an End to Israel’s Political and Economic Crisis?

Source - JFN webinar
February 8

Jewish Poverty Success Factors Series: Engaging People with Lived Experiences

Jewish Poverty Success Factors Series: Engaging People with Lived Experiences

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty webinar
February 4

Remote Learning and Engagement Series: Best Practices and Opportunities for Israel Engagement

Source - JFN webinar
February 3

Jewish Poverty Success Factors Series: Focus on Advocacy

Jewish Poverty Success Factors Series: Focus on Advocacy

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty Webinar
January 21

Remote Learning and Engagement Series: Best Practices in Online Adult Education

Remote Learning and Engagement Series: Best Practices in Online Adult Education

Source - JFN Webinar
January 19

Special Briefing on Security in a Time of Unrest

Special Briefing on Security in a Time of Unrest

Source - JFN webinar
January 19

Resilience and Mental Health: A Funders’ Discussion About Covid’s Impact

Resilience and Mental Health: A Funders’ Discussion About Covid’s Impact

Source - JFN webinar
December 1

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring “Predictably Irrational” Author Dan Ariely

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring “Predictably Irrational” Author Dan Ariely

Source - JFN podcast
January 13

Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty Success Factors Series: Focus on Small Communities

Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty Success Factors Series: Focus on Small Communities

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty Webinar
January 7

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Jewish Philanthropy in the West

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Jewish Philanthropy in the West

Source - JFN West convening
December 2020

Strategies for Supporting Jewish Organizations in the New Normal

Strategies for Supporting Jewish Organizations in the New Normal

Source - JFN West convening
December 2020

When the Smoke Clears: Opening Plenary

When the Smoke Clears: Opening Plenary

Source - JFN
December 2020

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Ilana Kaufman

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Ilana Kaufman

Source - JFN podcast
December 15

Your Role in Nonprofit Mergers: A Workshop for Funders

Your Role in Nonprofit Mergers: A Workshop for Funders

Source - JFN webinar
November 23

Exploring the Challenges & Opportunities of Affordable Housing

Exploring the Challenges & Opportunities of Affordable Housing

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty webinar
November 17

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Rabbi Shai Held

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Rabbi Shai Held

Source - JFN podcast
November 17

FedLab Track: Developing Community Action Plans to Address Jewish Poverty

FedLab Track: Developing Community Action Plans to Address Jewish Poverty

Source - JFN/National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty
October 27

Description - Videos

Disaster Relief Funding: Handling Immediate Needs and Building for the Future

Disaster Relief Funding: Handling Immediate Needs and Building for the Future

Source - JFN webinar
October 29

Collaboration and Creativity in a Time of Crisis: An Update on the Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund

Collaboration and Creativity in a Time of Crisis: An Update on the Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund

Source - JFN webinar
October 28

More Urgent Than Ever: Confronting Jewish Poverty in the COVID Era

Source - JFN/Nat'l Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty Webinar
October 26

“Broke: The Game.” What Would You Do?

“Broke: The Game.” What Would You Do?

Source - JFN/Natl Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty webinar
October 22

The State of Jewish Journalism

The State of Jewish Journalism

Source - Moment Magazine webinar
October 16

Maintaining Human Connection in a World Gone Virtual

Maintaining Human Connection in a World Gone Virtual

Source - Foundant/JFN webinar
October 21

Applied Research: A Powerful Tool for Making Change

Applied Research: A Powerful Tool for Making Change

Source - JFN webinar
October 15

A Finger On The Pulse, Eye on the Day After

A Finger On The Pulse, Eye on the Day After

Source - JFN webinar
October 19

Professional Talent in the Jewish Nonprofit Sector and Covid-19

Professional Talent in the Jewish Nonprofit Sector and Covid-19

Source - JFN webinar
October 1

Special Lecture with Dan Ariely: Harnessing the Power of Behavioral Economics

Special Lecture with Dan Ariely: Harnessing the Power of Behavioral Economics

Source - JFN webinar
September 30

The Evolving Centers of Jewish Spiritual Leadership

The Evolving Centers of Jewish Spiritual Leadership

Source - JFN webinar
September 15

Post-Crisis Spiritual Transformation and the Future of Jewish Life

Post-Crisis Spiritual Transformation and the Future of Jewish Life

Source - JFN video
September 15

Security and Safety: Strategies for Challenging Times

Security and Safety: Strategies for Challenging Times

Source - JFN webinar
September 15

“What Gives?” Podcast with Guests Shira & Jay Ruderman

“What Gives?” Podcast with Guests Shira & Jay Ruderman

Source - JFN podcast
September 14

Real Learning: How Jewish Day Schools Are Starting This School Year

Real Learning: How Jewish Day Schools Are Starting This School Year

Source - JFN Webinar
September 2

Education Series #2: Education Challenges of Covid Crisis in Israel’s Underprivileged Communities

Education Series #2: Education Challenges of Covid Crisis in Israel’s Underprivileged Communities

Source - JFN webinar
August 18

Digital Learning in the Social and Geographic Landscape of Israeli Society (Part 1 in a Series)

Digital Learning in the Social and Geographic Landscape of Israeli Society (Part 1 in a Series)

Source - JFN webinar
August 11

Israel’s Second Wave – Political Uncertainty and Social Unrest in the Wake of COVID-19

Israel’s Second Wave – Political Uncertainty and Social Unrest in the Wake of COVID-19

Source - JFN webinar
August 10

Giving Trends in the Wake of Coronavirus

Giving Trends in the Wake of Coronavirus

Source - JFN webinar
August 6

Jay Sanderson: Producing a Post-Pandemic Jewish Future

Jay Sanderson: Producing a Post-Pandemic Jewish Future

Source - JFN podcast
August 18

National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty Briefing: Focus on Higher Education

National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty Briefing: Focus on Higher Education

Date and time - Tuesday, August 4
12-1 pm ET

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty webinar
August 4

Next Year (We Hope!) in Jerusalem: How the Israel​ Experience Field Has Responded to Covid

Next Year (We Hope!) in Jerusalem: How the Israel​ Experience Field Has Responded to Covid

Source - JFN webinar
July 23

Yossi Klein Halevi: Rejecting Extremism

Yossi Klein Halevi: Rejecting Extremism

Source - JFN podcast
July 21

Briefings on Jewish Poverty & Covid-19 #5: Focus on the Intersection Between Government & Philanthropy

Briefings on Jewish Poverty & Covid-19 #5: Focus on the Intersection Between Government & Philanthropy

Source - JFN-Affinity Group Webinar
July 21

Literature in a Time of Crisis: A CANVAS Conversation with Nathan Englander, Marra Gad and Rachel Kadish

Literature in a Time of Crisis: A CANVAS Conversation with Nathan Englander, Marra Gad and Rachel Kadish

Source - JFN webinar
July 6

Briefings on Jewish Poverty and Covid-19: Focus on Jews of Color (Fourth in a Series)

Briefings on Jewish Poverty and Covid-19: Focus on Jews of Color (Fourth in a Series)

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty webinar
July 7

Investing in Israeli Science and Research During and After Covid-19

Investing in Israeli Science and Research During and After Covid-19

Source - JFN webinar
June 30

Service for a Strong Future

Service for a Strong Future

Date and time - Tuesday, June 23
1:30-2:30 p.m. Eastern

Source - JFN webinar
June 23

Day Schools and Covid-19 (Part 3)

Day Schools and Covid-19 (Part 3)

Source - JFN webinar
June 22

Funding with an Inclusion Mindset: A Strategic Conversation in the Wake of COVID-19

Funding with an Inclusion Mindset: A Strategic Conversation in the Wake of COVID-19

Source - JFN webinar
June 18

Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic Future

Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic Future

Source - JFN webinars
June 10 and June 17

New Models for Funding Jewish Media

New Models for Funding Jewish Media

Source - JFN webinar
June 11

Reopening Economies: Special Lecture by Dan Ariely

Reopening Economies: Special Lecture by Dan Ariely

Source - JFN webinar
June 9

Briefings on Poverty & Covid-19: Third in a Series

Briefings on Poverty & Covid-19: Third in a Series

Source - JFN/National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty
June 9

Funder Support During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Funder Support During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Source - Center for Effective Philanthropy
June 9

Description - Webinar

San Francisco Bay Area’s Jewish Community and Philanthropic Response to COVID-19

San Francisco Bay Area’s Jewish Community and Philanthropic Response to COVID-19

Source - JFN webinar
May 26

Jewish Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Why It Is Key to Our Recovery

Jewish Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Why It Is Key to Our Recovery

Source - JFN webinar
May 27

Briefings on Poverty & Covid-19: Focus on Mental Health & Aging (2nd in a Series)

Briefings on Poverty & Covid-19: Focus on Mental Health & Aging (2nd in a Series)

Source - Nat'l Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty/JFN webinar
May 26

Day School and Covid-19, Part 2

Day School and Covid-19, Part 2

Source - JFN webinar
May 19

When COVID-19 is Just One of Many Crises: The Pandemic’s Impact on Displaced Persons

When COVID-19 is Just One of Many Crises: The Pandemic’s Impact on Displaced Persons

Source - JFN webinar
May 18

Covid-19’s Impact on Jewish College Students and Young Adults

Covid-19’s Impact on Jewish College Students and Young Adults

Source - JFN webinar
May 12

Introducing the Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund

Introducing the Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund

Source - JFN webinar
May 11

Part 1 in a Series on Food Insecurity & Housing During Covid-19

Part 1 in a Series on Food Insecurity & Housing During Covid-19

Source - JFN webinar
May 14

Description - First in a series on poverty and the impact of Covid-19

Haredi Society in Israel During COVID-19

Haredi Society in Israel During COVID-19

Source - JFN webinar
May 5

All Together Now: A Matching Grant for Jewish Camp

All Together Now: A Matching Grant for Jewish Camp

Source - JFN webinar
May 7

Has Israel’s Political Stalemate Come to an End?

Has Israel’s Political Stalemate Come to an End?

Source - JFN webinar with downloadable presentation
May 7

Synagogues and Spiritual Communities During Covid-19

Synagogues and Spiritual Communities During Covid-19

Source - JFN Webinar
May 5

Israel’s Arab Society: Update on Needs, Activities & Philanthropic Responses to the COVID-19 Crisis

Israel’s Arab Society: Update on Needs, Activities & Philanthropic Responses to the COVID-19 Crisis

Source - JFN Webinar
April 30

Green Funders Forum Meeting

Green Funders Forum Meeting

Source - JFN webinar
April 30

Israel’s At-Risk Children and Youth During Coronavirus

Israel’s At-Risk Children and Youth During Coronavirus

Date and time - Sunday, April 26
12:30 p.m. EST (7:30 p.m. in Israel)

Source - JFN webinar
April 26

Briefing: Support for Israeli Nonprofits During COVID-19

Briefing: Support for Israeli Nonprofits During COVID-19

Source - JFN Webinar
April 23

(Jewish) Journalism in the (Coronavirus) Crisis

(Jewish) Journalism in the (Coronavirus) Crisis

Source - JFN and the Forward
April 22

Description - Webinar

Yom HaShoah Briefing and Commemoration: Holocaust Survivors During COVID-19

Yom HaShoah Briefing and Commemoration: Holocaust Survivors During COVID-19

Source - JFN
April 20

Coronavirus and Israeli Women: Needs & Responses

Source - JFN-Israel, Institute of Law & Philanthropy,Forum of Foundations in Israel
April 5

Description - Fact Sheet & Webinar

Coronavirus and Israeli Asylum Seekers: Needs and Responses

Source - JFN-Israel, Forum on Foundations in Israel, Institute on Law & Philanthropy
April 2

Description - Fact Sheet & Webinar

Granting Ceremonies, Year-End Celebrations & Graduations

Source - JTFN Webinar
April 22

COVID-19 and the Israeli Tech Ecosystem

COVID-19 and the Israeli Tech Ecosystem

Description - JFN Webinar
April 7

Day Schools and COVID-19

Day Schools and COVID-19

Source - JFN Webinar
April 6

Audio: Women in Israel During COVID-19

Audio: Women in Israel During COVID-19

Description - JFN Webinar
April 6

Audio: Asylum Seekers in Israel During COVID-19

Audio: Asylum Seekers in Israel During COVID-19

Description - JFN Webinar
April 5

Jewish Arts and Artists in a Time of COVID-19

Jewish Arts and Artists in a Time of COVID-19

Description - JFN Webinar
April 2

Video: Supporting Vulnerable Populations During COVID-19

Video: Supporting Vulnerable Populations During COVID-19

Description - JFN Webinar
March 30

CARES Act and Accessing Small Business & Nonprofit (SBA) Loans

Description - Jewish Federations of North America Webinar

JFN 2020 Virtual Convening Videos

Description - JFN Convening
March 23-24

Coronavirus and the Jewish Community: Responses from the Field (First in an Ongoing Series)

Coronavirus and the Jewish Community: Responses from the Field (First in an Ongoing Series)

Description - JFN Webinar
March 18

Video: Post-Election Scenarios in Israel — and the Role Coronavirus May Play

Video: Post-Election Scenarios in Israel — and the Role Coronavirus May Play

Description - JFN Webinar
March 17

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CARES Act and Other Relevant Legislation

Job Growth at Nonprofits Makes Large Rebound in March

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
April 15

Nonprofits Chalk up Wins in Senate’s $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Bill

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Insider
March 8

What Keeps U.S. Art Museums Running—and How Might the Pandemic Change That?

Description - News Article

Source - ArtNews
March 3, 2021

Pandemic Puts 1 in 3 Nonprofits in Financial Jeopardy

Description - News Article

Source - Associated Press
March 3, 2021

Nonprofits Applaud Expanded Nonprofit Relief in American Rescue Plan Act, Call for Further #Relief4Charities

Description - Statement

Source - Council of Nonprofits
February 26

Inside JFNA’s Lobbying Efforts on the COVID-19 Relief Bill

Midsize Charities Sidelined by Changes to Paycheck Protection Program

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
February 2

Nonprofit Advocates See Hope for Legislation on Tax Deductions and More

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
January 19

Nonprofits Would Be Eligible for New Federal Aid Under Biden Stimulus Plan

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
January 15

Nonprofits Win Extended Charitable Deductions and Paycheck Protection Loans in Stimulus Bill

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
December 21

Without Federal Aid, Pantries and Agencies Warn of a Dark Winter

Description - News Article

Source - New York Jewish Week
December 10

Nonprofit Jobs Recovery Slows to a Crawl

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
October 30

American Judaism’s Old Dinosaurs Roar Again

Description - Article

Source - Mosaic Magazine
October 12

Detroit JCC Closes a Major Facility, Citing Membership Decline and COVID Hardship

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
September 30

Among Jews, the Young and Highly Educated Bear COVID’s Emotional and Economic Toll

Description - Op-Ed from Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies

Source - The Forward

“Existential Crisis.” IP Survey Finds a Performing Arts Sector Fearing the Worst

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
September 24

JCC Staff, Funding and Facility Status Survey Highlights

Description - Report

Source - JCCA
August 2020

Jewish Organizations Must Address the Pandemic Parenting Gender Gap

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
September 14

Nonprofit Jobs Rebound but Remain a Million Short of Pre-Pandemic Levels

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
September 9

Amid Layoffs and Funder Bailouts, the Jewish Nonprofit World Is Fearing 2021

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Insider
September 9

Charities Scramble to Plug Revenue Holes During Pandemic

Description - News Article

Source - The Hill
September 7

New Data Reveals That With Support, Jewish Day Schools Thrive

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
September 1

Chicago’s Federation Nailed Its COVID-19 Response. Now It Wants Other Cities to Follow its Lead.

Description - News Article

Source - The Forward
August 27

Jewish Charities Fear Budget Cuts are Coming as New York State Slows Government Aid

Description - News Article

Source - The Forward
July 30

Senate Stimulus Bill Would Expand Loans for Charities but Omits Other Nonprofit Priorities

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
July 28

Religious Groups and Schools Got the Most PPP Loans

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
July 21

Some Nonprofits Hail Paycheck Protection Program as a ‘Savior’; Others See Layoffs Continue

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
July 21

Jewish Environmental Organization Hazon Lays Off 35% of Staff Amid a Year of Canceled Retreats

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
July 17

NYC’s Flagship JCC Cuts 35% of Jobs as Pandemic Layoffs Continue

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
July 10

1,000 Jewish Groups Received at Least $500 Million in Government Loans. Some Laid off Staff Anyway.

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
July 8

The New York Jewish Week to Cease Print Publication

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Insider
July 8

Which Jewish Groups Got the Biggest Coronavirus Loans from the Government — and Why?

Description - News article

Source - The Forward
June 8

The Coronavirus Is Killing Off American Jewish Institutional Life

Description - Article

Source - Tablet
June 7

Philanthropy Rises in Pandemic as Donors Heed the Call for Help

Description - News Article

Source - The New York Times
June 26

Museum of Jewish Heritage Cuts 40% of Staff, Saying Pandemic Threatens its Survival

Description - News Article

Source - The Forward
June 22

Half of Midsize Nonprofits Report Pandemic-Related Staff Cuts

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 17

Mega-Rich Urged to Unleash $121 Billion for Desperate Charities

Description - News Article

Source - Bloomberg
June 12

Why Foundations Like Mine Need to Give More to Stave Off the Collapse of Vital Nonprofits

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 8

Pearlstone Retreat Center to Reduce Workforce by 75%

Description - News article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
June 4

Wave of Nonprofit Closures Likely on the Way Soon, Nonprofit Leaders Forecast

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 4

Where Does the Jewish Community Center Movement Go from Here?

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Insider
June 3

Coronavirus Aid for Jewish Day Schools Caught up in DeVos Debate

Description - News article

Source - The Forward
June 1

A Florida JCC Survived the Pandemic with no Layoffs. Now It’s Reopening.

Description - News article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
May 22

Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Boost Nonprofit Workforce as Coronavirus Crushes Resources

Description - News article

Source - CNBC
May 15

House Stimulus Bill Includes Sweeping New Benefits for Nonprofits

Description - News article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
May 13

Federations Tap Deep Experience and Networks to Respond to Pandemic-Era Needs

Description - News Article (JFNA-sponsored)

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency (Sponsored Content)
May 8

Fourth Stimulus Package Passes Congress, Replenishing SBA Loan Funds

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Insider
April 24

Half of Jewish Groups that Applied Got Government Loans Totaling $264 Million, Survey Finds

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
April 22

After the First Round of Pandemic Loans, Success for Some Jewish Groups and Confusion for Many

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
April 17

Nonprofits and Funders: Coronavirus Requires Immediate State Advocacy

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Nonprofit Quarterly
April 7

Small Nonprofits Struggle to Get Payroll Loans in New Federal Program

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
April 6

Everything You Need to Know to Access SBA Loans

Description - FAQ

Source - Jewish Federations of North America

Top 5 Changes for Nonprofits from the COVID Legislation

Description - News Article

Source - Philanthropy Daily
March 27

CARES Act and Accessing Small Business & Nonprofit (SBA) Loans

Description - Jewish Federations of North America Webinar

How Nonprofits Can Utilize the New Federal Laws Dealing with COVID-19

Source - Nonprofit Quarterly

CARES Act Analysis

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General Resources

Building Stronger Grantmaker/Grantseeker Relations for a Better Jewish Future

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
April 27, 2021

To Support an Equitable Recovery, Donor-Advised Funds Should Look Beyond Grantmaking

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Inside Philanthropy
March 25, 2021

Job Growth at Nonprofits Makes Large Rebound in March

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
April 15

Chronicling Covid: Investing in Our Shared History

Chronicling Covid: Investing in Our Shared History

Source - JFN 2021 Conference
March 15, 2021

What Gives? JFN Podcast Featuring Dena Libman and Jack Wertheimer

What Gives? JFN Podcast Featuring Dena Libman and Jack Wertheimer

Source - JFN Podcast
March 23

Resilience Isn’t Enough. We Need ‘Renaissilience’

Resilience Isn’t Enough. We Need ‘Renaissilience’

Source - JFN Video
March 17

Charitable Giving Increased 10.6 Percent in 2020, Report Finds

Description - News Article

Source - Philanthropy News Digest
March 17

A Strategic Reset for Day School Finances

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
March 22

5 Economic Indicators That (Mostly) Point to a Brighter Year for Nonprofits

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
March 30

Why the Arts Must State its Case

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Boston Globe
March 12

Moving Beyond COVID-19: What Needs to be Done to Help Preserve and Enhance Jewish Communal Life?

Description - Report

Source - Institute for Jewish Policy Research (UK)
March 9

Community Foundations Report 41% Bump in Grants From Donor-Advised Funds

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
March 3, 2021

What Keeps U.S. Art Museums Running—and How Might the Pandemic Change That?

Description - News Article

Source - ArtNews
March 3, 2021

Pandemic Puts 1 in 3 Nonprofits in Financial Jeopardy

Description - News Article

Source - Associated Press
March 3, 2021

Philanthropy and COVID-19 Measuring One Year of Giving

Philanthropy and COVID-19 Measuring One Year of Giving

Description - Report

Source - Candid & Center for Disaster Philanthropy
March 2021

More Information on JCRIF [Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund]’s Reset Grants

Description - Announcement from JCRIF

Source - JCRIF & eJewish Philanthropy
February 25

To Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy, Philanthropy Must Get Over Its Religion Hesitancy

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
February 23

Inside JFNA’s Lobbying Efforts on the COVID-19 Relief Bill

Jewish Philanthropy During COVID-19 Focuses on Need, Not Affinity

Description - Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
February 22

With $10 Million Grants, the Jewish Community’s Rescue Fund Eyes the Future

Description - News Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy/Jewish Insider
February 22

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Trainings

Date and time - Ongoing

Source - Jewish Teen Education & Engagement Funder Collaborative

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Cintra Pollack

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Cintra Pollack

Source - JFN Podcast
February 16

Tips for Managing Resistance to Donor-Driven Accountability Requirements

Description - Case Study/Article

Source - Jennifer Cohen & Shira Ben-Sasson Furstenberg
February 17

Midsize Charities Sidelined by Changes to Paycheck Protection Program

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
February 2

Donor-Advised Funds Channeled 30% More Dollars to Charities in First Half of 2020

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
February 2

Nonprofit Advocates See Hope for Legislation on Tax Deductions and More

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
January 19

Remote Learning and Engagement Series: Best Practices in Online Adult Education

Remote Learning and Engagement Series: Best Practices in Online Adult Education

Source - JFN Webinar
January 19

Special Briefing on Security in a Time of Unrest

Special Briefing on Security in a Time of Unrest

Source - JFN webinar
January 19

Nonprofits Would Be Eligible for New Federal Aid Under Biden Stimulus Plan

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
January 15

These Are the Steps Jewish Institutions Are Taking to Secure Themselves Against Possible Attacks

Description - News Article (Sponsored Content)

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
January 13

The Pandemic and Philanthropy

Description - Report

Source - Encore
January 2020

Jewish Communal Fund NY Fundholders Granted $536 Million in FY 20; Grant-making Increased by 18%

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
January 13

Pandemic and Economic Woes Decimated Many Nonprofits’ 2020 Fundraising Returns

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
January 12

Disaster Philanthropy Practices: 2020 Edition

Description - Research Report

Source - The Conference Board
December 2020

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring “Predictably Irrational” Author Dan Ariely

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring “Predictably Irrational” Author Dan Ariely

Source - JFN podcast
January 13

Now More Than Ever: Why Support Institutions of Jewish Learning and Leadership During a Pandemic?

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
January 8

Donor Confidence Up But Uncertainty about 2021 Remains, Survey Finds

Description - News Article

Source - Philanthropy News Digest
January 2

Religious Nonprofits Scramble to Get Enough Donations to Match the Surge in Community Needs

Description - News Article

Source - Washington Post
December 28

Pandemic Will Worsen Already High Poverty, Inequality in Israel, Report Says

Description - News Article

Source - Times of Israel
December 30

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Jewish Philanthropy in the West

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Jewish Philanthropy in the West

Source - JFN West convening
December 2020

When the Smoke Clears: Opening Plenary

When the Smoke Clears: Opening Plenary

Source - JFN
December 2020

Charitable Giving Increased in Third Quarter, Report Finds

Description - News Article

Source - Philanthropy News Digest
December 29

Pinched by the Pandemic, Congregants Are Cutting Synagogue Dues from Their Household Budgets

Description - News Article

Source - The Forward
December 28

With No Tickets to Sell, Arts Groups Appeal to Donors to Survive

Description - News Article

Source - The New York Times
December 28

As Needs of Newly Poor Surge, Emergency Aid Effort Underway for Frontline Jewish Agencies

Description - News Article (Sponsored by JFNA)

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
December 21

To Keep People Giving in the Pandemic, Trust in Nonprofits Is Essential

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
December 9

Foundations Respond to Crisis: Toward Equity?

Foundations Respond to Crisis: Toward Equity?

Description - Research Study

Source - Center for Effective Philanthropy
December 2020

More is More: The Case for Nonprofit Reserves

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
December 3

COVID-19 Mortality and Jews: A Global Overview of the First Wave of the Coronavirus Pandemic, March to May 2020

Description - Research Study

Source - Institute for Jewish Policy Research
December 2020

COVID-19 Impact Studies: Building Resilient Jewish Communities

Description - Research

Source - Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies
Fall 2020

Giving Smarter in the Age of Covid-19

Description - Giving Guides

Source - Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy
September 2020

There’s a Hunger Crisis in America. Jews Must Push Our Leaders to Act.

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
November 25

JCC Staff, Funding and Facility Status Survey Highlights

Description - Report/Survey Results

Source - JCCA
November 18

Your Role in Nonprofit Mergers: A Workshop for Funders

Your Role in Nonprofit Mergers: A Workshop for Funders

Source - JFN webinar
November 23

Putting Our Money Where Our Missions Are: More on the Importance of General Operating Support

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
November 18

Covid Was Not a Crash Diet: What Funders Need to Do in the Next Phase

Covid Was Not a Crash Diet: What Funders Need to Do in the Next Phase

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
November 18

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Rabbi Shai Held

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Rabbi Shai Held

Source - JFN podcast
November 17

Foundations Respond to Crisis: A Moment of Transformation?

Foundations Respond to Crisis: A Moment of Transformation?

Description - Study

Source - Center for Effective Philanthropy
November 2020

FedLab Track: Developing Community Action Plans to Address Jewish Poverty

FedLab Track: Developing Community Action Plans to Address Jewish Poverty

Description - Videos

Source - JFN/National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty
October 27

Nonprofit Jobs Recovery Slows to a Crawl

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
October 30

Fundraising in Uncertain Times

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
October 28

How Today’s Crises Are Affecting Young Donors’ Giving

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
October 26

The State of Jewish Journalism

The State of Jewish Journalism

Source - Moment Magazine webinar
October 16

New Attitudes, Old Practices: The Provision of Multi-Year General Operating Support

New Attitudes, Old Practices: The Provision of Multi-Year General Operating Support

Description - Study/Research Report

Source - Center for Effective Philanthropy
October 2020

Two Truths about the Future of Jewish Communal Life

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
October 23

This Is No Fleeting Crisis—It’s the New Normal. Are Foundations Ready to Get Serious?

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Inside Philanthropy
October 22

American Judaism’s Old Dinosaurs Roar Again

Description - Article

Source - Mosaic Magazine
October 12

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Changed How We Give to Charity

Description - News Article

Source - Fast Company
October 16

Maintaining Human Connection in a World Gone Virtual

Maintaining Human Connection in a World Gone Virtual

Source - Foundant/JFN webinar
October 21

Addressing Jewish Poverty in the Age of Covid: Funding Briefs

Addressing Jewish Poverty in the Age of Covid: Funding Briefs

Description - Briefing Papers/Guides

Source - JFN-Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty
October 2020

Health of the Nonprofit Sector

Health of the Nonprofit Sector

Description - Report

Source - Independent Sector
October 2020

Resilience & Reimagining: The Impact of UpStart’s Covid-19 Response

Description - Report/Program Evaluation

Source - UpStart & Rosov Consulting
September 2020

Synagogues Around the Country Held Virtual High Holiday Services for the First Time This Year. How Did It Go?

Description - News Article

Source - Tablet
October 7

Nine in Ten Nonprofits Worldwide Still Impacted by COVID, Survey Finds

Description - News Article

Source - Philanthropy News Digest
October 6

Giving in the Pandemic: More than Half of Americans Have Found Ways to Help Those Hit by COVID-19 Hardship

Description - Article

Source - The Conversation
September 29

National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty: October Newsletter

National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty: October Newsletter

Description - Newsletter

Source - National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty
October 6

The Next Horizon: From Program Evaluation to Field Building Research

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
September 29

Ignoring Jewish Poverty Is a Sin We Can’t Afford

Description - Op-Ed

Source - The Forward
September 24

“Existential Crisis.” IP Survey Finds a Performing Arts Sector Fearing the Worst

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
September 24

High Turnout at Virtual Rosh Hashanah Leaves Rabbis Relieved, but Money Woes Persist

Description - News Article

Source - The Forward
September 23

‘Memento Mori’: The Unpleasant Reminder That Makes Us Better People

‘Memento Mori’: The Unpleasant Reminder That Makes Us Better People

Description - Article by JFN's Andrés Spokoiny

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
September 24

American Judaism Is Ready for Disruption – and Covid Has Accelerated the Need for It.

Description - Op-Ed

Source - The Forward
September 21

In a K-Shaped Recovery, Nonprofits Should Lean on Major Donors

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Harvard Business Review
September 17

A Cataclysm of Hunger, Disease and Illiteracy

Description - Op-Ed

Source - New York Times
September 16

“What Gives?” Podcast with Guests Shira & Jay Ruderman

“What Gives?” Podcast with Guests Shira & Jay Ruderman

Source - JFN podcast
September 14

41 Percent of Congregations Have Seen Giving Drop Since Pandemic Began

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
September 16

Jewish Organizations Must Address the Pandemic Parenting Gender Gap

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
September 14

In Turbulent Times, Here’s How Foundation Program Staff See Key Issues in Philanthropy

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
September 10

COVID-19, Generosity, and Gender: How Giving Changed During the Early Months of a Global Pandemic

COVID-19, Generosity, and Gender: How Giving Changed During the Early Months of a Global Pandemic

Description - Report

Source - Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
September 2020

Emotion Before Content: Evidence-Based Recommendations for Designing Virtual Jewish Engagement for Young People

Description - Research study/report

Source - Schusterman Foundation and Jim Joseph Foundation
August 2020

Philanthropy and COVID-19 in the First Half of 2020

Philanthropy and COVID-19 in the First Half of 2020

Description - Report

Source - Center for Disaster Philanthropy & Candid
September 2020

Is Philanthropy’s Pandemic Response Hitting the Mark? Or Making the Usual Mistakes?

Description - Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
September 3

In the Pandemic, the Wealthiest Should Take a Cue From Small Foundations

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
September 1

Investing in Social Good Is More Profitable than Traditional Bets in the Coronavirus Crisis

Description - News Article

Source - The New York Times
August 28

What Synagogues Streaming High Holiday Services Can Learn from the Political Conventions

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
August 31

The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Been Buffeting American Jewry for Months. What Lies Ahead?

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
September 1

Chicago’s Federation Nailed Its COVID-19 Response. Now It Wants Other Cities to Follow its Lead.

Description - News Article

Source - The Forward
August 27

Help Us Measure Jewish Giving During Covid

Help Us Measure Jewish Giving During Covid

Synagogues Once Saved Judaism, Now They are Needed to Save Jews

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
August 26

Rise: Support for Out-Of-Work Jewish Community Professionals

Rise: Support for Out-Of-Work Jewish Community Professionals

Description - Resource Page

Source - JFNA and JPro Network

Back to Business: Guide for Reopening Jewish Institutions

Back to Business: Guide for Reopening Jewish Institutions

Source - Secure Community Network (Convened by Jewish Federations of North America & Conference of Presidents)
July

What COVID-19 Has Taught Us About Giving

Description - Article

Source - Insights Newsletter
July 28

Breaking Through Together: Forging Strategic Partnerships and Alliances to Reimagine Jewish Community

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
July 28

National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty: July/August Newsletter

National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty: July/August Newsletter

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty
July 21

Yossi Klein Halevi: Rejecting Extremism

Yossi Klein Halevi: Rejecting Extremism

Source - JFN podcast
July 21

A Time to Act: Concrete Steps to Support the Unemployed in the Jewish Community

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
July 17

Guide to Reopening Jewish Workspaces

Guide to Reopening Jewish Workspaces

Description - Guide/Playbook

Source - Leading Edge
July 16

New Israeli Government-Philanthropy Covid Relief Fund for Nonprofits Now Accepting Applications

Description - Article

Source - JFN Israel
July 14

Jewish Agency Releases Numbers of Jewish Coronavirus Deaths from Countries Around the World

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
July 9

Are We Ready for the Spiritual Transformation This Plague Will Unleash?

Are We Ready for the Spiritual Transformation This Plague Will Unleash?

Description - Article

Source - Tablet
July 10

Jew It at Home: A New Business Model for Jewish Institutions

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
July 2

During Transformative Times, Foundations Wrestle With How Much to Give, How Fast

Description - News article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
June 30

We Aren’t Paying Enough Attention to the Impact of the Pandemic on the Arts

Description - Podcast

Source - Cape Up (The Washington Post)
June 30

Navigating the Post-Pandemic Future in North America and Israel

Navigating the Post-Pandemic Future in North America and Israel

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
June 29

Should Foundations Give Now or Later? There Is No Right Answer

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 17

A Third of Nonprofits Expect to Close Within a Year, Survey Finds

Description - Article

Source - Philanthropy news Digest
June 11

Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic Future

Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic Future

Source - JFN webinars
June 10 and June 17

Nishma Research Releases First Broad Survey of the Jewish Community on the Coronavirus Pandemic

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
June 14

Reopening Economies: Special Lecture by Dan Ariely

Reopening Economies: Special Lecture by Dan Ariely

Source - JFN webinar
June 9

Affordable Personal Protective Equipment for Jewish Organizations

Affordable Personal Protective Equipment for Jewish Organizations

Description - Online Store with Reduced Pricing

Source - JFNA and KAHAL
June 9

Funder Support During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Funder Support During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Description - Report

Source - Center for Effective Philanthropy
June 2020

Include Us in the Conversation: COVID-19 and Teen Mental Health

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
June 4

Will Our Post-Corona Vision Include Engaged Interfaith Families?

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
June 4

Trust in Nonprofits Rises as Confidence in Government Covid Response Slides

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 4

Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic Jewish Future

Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic Jewish Future

Source - JFN
June 4

Make Fixing Democracy Part of the Philanthropic Response to Covid-19

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 2

What Would Moses Say? Of Nietzsche, Hitler and the Freedom to Hurt Others (Shavuot 5780)

What Would Moses Say? Of Nietzsche, Hitler and the Freedom to Hurt Others (Shavuot 5780)

Description - Shavuot message

Source - JFN's Andrés Spokoiny
May 28

Thinking About Reopening? 10 Things Synagogue Leaders Should Consider

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
May 26

Share of Americans Giving to Charity Drops to 73%, a New Low

Description - News article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
May 15

What Mutual Aid Can Do During a Pandemic

Description - Article

Source - The New Yorker
May 11

How to Downsize in an Equitable Manner

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
May 14

How to Hold a Jewish Retreat in the Age of Coronavirus

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
May 13

National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty: How Members Are Responding to Covid-19

National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty: How Members Are Responding to Covid-19

Description - Newsletter

Source - National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty
May 12

How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Impacting Jews of Color

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
May 12

The Morning After: What We Need to Know about the Coronavirus and Ourselves

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
May 11

Jewish End-of-Life Services Offered in Response to COVID-19

Jewish End-of-Life Services Offered in Response to COVID-19

Description - Guide/Update

Source - The David Berg Foundation
May 7

Camps Should be a Part of Our Community Response to COVID-19

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
May 7

Deep Layoffs at Jewish Federations of North America

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
May 6

The Ruderman White Paper on Fair Resource Allocation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Ruderman White Paper on Fair Resource Allocation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Description - White paper

Source - Ruderman Family Foundation
April 2020

The Plan for Reopening Houses of Worship After the Coronavirus Crisis

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Center for American Progress
May 6

Direct Service in the Age of Coronavirus

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
April 30

Resources for Clergy: Coronavirus and Your Congregations

Description - Article

Source - Union for Reform Judaism
March 20

Emergency ‘Pledge to Protect’ Campaign for Personal Protective Equipment

Emergency ‘Pledge to Protect’ Campaign for Personal Protective Equipment

Amplify How You Give with Liz Fisher

Amplify How You Give with Liz Fisher

Description - Podcast episode

Source - Jewish Teen Funders Network
April 24

Major Philanthropists Launch $80 Million Initiative to Support Jewish Nonprofits

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Insider
April 20

Jewish Nonprofits Are Struggling. How Should Funders Try to Rescue Them?

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
April 20

Guidelines for the Elderly, their Caregivers, and Families During COVID-19

Description - Videos/Materials

Source - JDC/Eshel

Does the Jewish Community Need a Central COVID Fund?

Does the Jewish Community Need a Central COVID Fund?

Description - Article by Andrés Spokoiny

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
April 6

JFNA COVID-19 Resource Site

Source - Jewish Federations of North America

Everything You Need to Know to Access SBA Loans

Description - FAQ

Source - Jewish Federations of North America

Donors, Awaken!

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Tablet
March 26

Coronavirus Funds

Source - Giving Compass & National Center for Family Philanthropy

‘Painful and Deep’: Jewish Nonprofits Face Dire Economic Prospects During and After Coronavirus

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
March 23

Goodnation Coronavirus Response Fund

Source - Goodnation

Caring for the Sick in Times of Crisis

Description - Resource Guide

Source - Repair the World & Amplifier

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Resources for Funders

Building Stronger Grantmaker/Grantseeker Relations for a Better Jewish Future

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
April 27, 2021

Addressing Jewish Poverty: Responding to Covid and Highlighting Best Practices

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty webinar
April 22, 2021

Teen Engagement in the Jewish Community via Virtual Platforms Post-Covid

Teen Engagement in the Jewish Community via Virtual Platforms Post-Covid

Source - JFN webinar
April 20, 2021

The Pandemic’s Influence on Cash Giving, Billionaire Philanthropy, Crowdfunding, and More

Description - Q&A

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
April 19, 2021

To Support an Equitable Recovery, Donor-Advised Funds Should Look Beyond Grantmaking

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Inside Philanthropy
March 25, 2021

Resilience Isn’t Enough. We Need ‘Renaissilience’

Resilience Isn’t Enough. We Need ‘Renaissilience’

Source - JFN Video
March 17

Do the Math: Foundations Can Afford to Advance the Nation’s Covid Reset

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
March 24

The Nonprofit Work Force Is 7.4 Percent Smaller Than a Year Ago

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
March 12

Moving Beyond COVID-19: What Needs to be Done to Help Preserve and Enhance Jewish Communal Life?

Description - Report

Source - Institute for Jewish Policy Research (UK)
March 9

How Nonprofits Are Helping Workers Cope With Pandemic Fatigue

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
March 9

Philanthropy and COVID-19 Measuring One Year of Giving

Philanthropy and COVID-19 Measuring One Year of Giving

Description - Report

Source - Candid & Center for Disaster Philanthropy
March 2021

Nonprofits Applaud Expanded Nonprofit Relief in American Rescue Plan Act, Call for Further #Relief4Charities

Description - Statement

Source - Council of Nonprofits
February 26

Remote Learning and Engagement Series: Exploring Research of Consequence for the Funder Community

Remote Learning and Engagement Series: Exploring Research of Consequence for the Funder Community

Source - JFN webinar
February 17

Donors Say They Plan to Continue to Give in 2021

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
February 11

Making Systemic Change – During a Pandemic and Beyond

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
February 11

Multiplier: A Nonprofit Accelerator Showcases the Potential of Capacity Support

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
February 8

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Cintra Pollack

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Cintra Pollack

Source - JFN Podcast
February 16

Tips for Managing Resistance to Donor-Driven Accountability Requirements

Description - Case Study/Article

Source - Jennifer Cohen & Shira Ben-Sasson Furstenberg
February 17

Jewish Poverty Success Factors Series: Engaging People with Lived Experiences

Jewish Poverty Success Factors Series: Engaging People with Lived Experiences

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty webinar
February 4

Remote Learning and Engagement Series: Best Practices and Opportunities for Israel Engagement

Source - JFN webinar
February 3

Trends in Jewish Philanthropy 2021

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
February 1

Lessons from the American Jewish World Service’s Covid Response

Description - Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
February 1

Jewish Poverty Success Factors Series: Focus on Advocacy

Jewish Poverty Success Factors Series: Focus on Advocacy

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty Webinar
January 21

Fundraising Outlook Depends on Vaccines, Stimulus, Equity, and Other Variables

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
January 25

Mergers on the Horizon in Wake of COVID-19 Crisis

Description - News Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy/Jewish Insider
January 24

Nonprofit Advocates See Hope for Legislation on Tax Deductions and More

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
January 19

Remote Learning and Engagement Series: Best Practices in Online Adult Education

Remote Learning and Engagement Series: Best Practices in Online Adult Education

Source - JFN Webinar
January 19

Special Briefing on Security in a Time of Unrest

Special Briefing on Security in a Time of Unrest

Source - JFN webinar
January 19

An Attainable, Sustainable Jewish Future

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
January 18

Nonprofits Would Be Eligible for New Federal Aid Under Biden Stimulus Plan

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
January 15

These Are the Steps Jewish Institutions Are Taking to Secure Themselves Against Possible Attacks

Description - News Article (Sponsored Content)

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
January 13

The Pandemic and Philanthropy

Description - Report

Source - Encore
January 2020

Pandemic and Economic Woes Decimated Many Nonprofits’ 2020 Fundraising Returns

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
January 12

National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty: January Newsletter

National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty: January Newsletter

Description - Newsletter

Source - JFN/National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty
January 12

“The System Has Never Worked Well.” An Arts Grantmaker Seeks New Funding Models

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
January 5

Disaster Philanthropy Practices: 2020 Edition

Description - Research Report

Source - The Conference Board
December 2020

The Jewish Free Loan Movement: Unpacking a Jewish Communal Treasure

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
January 21

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring “Predictably Irrational” Author Dan Ariely

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring “Predictably Irrational” Author Dan Ariely

Source - JFN podcast
January 13

Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty Success Factors Series: Focus on Small Communities

Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty Success Factors Series: Focus on Small Communities

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty Webinar
January 7

“The System Has Never Worked Well.” An Arts Grantmaker Seeks New Funding Models

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
January 5

Now More Than Ever: Why Support Institutions of Jewish Learning and Leadership During a Pandemic?

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
January 8

The Surprising Success of Day Schools in a Time of Crisis

Description - Article

Source - Commentary
January 2021

Religious Nonprofits Scramble to Get Enough Donations to Match the Surge in Community Needs

Description - News Article

Source - Washington Post
December 28

Pandemic Will Worsen Already High Poverty, Inequality in Israel, Report Says

Description - News Article

Source - Times of Israel
December 30

Jewish Philanthropists Have Increased Their Giving During the Pandemic — but Prioritizing Causes Has Never Been More Difficult

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
January 5

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Jewish Philanthropy in the West

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Jewish Philanthropy in the West

Source - JFN West convening
December 2020

Strategies for Supporting Jewish Organizations in the New Normal

Strategies for Supporting Jewish Organizations in the New Normal

Source - JFN West convening
December 2020

When the Smoke Clears: Opening Plenary

When the Smoke Clears: Opening Plenary

Source - JFN
December 2020

Study Reveals COVID-19 Hardships on Palm Beach Jewish Community

Description - News Article

Source - South Florida Sun Sentinel
December 23

Charitable Giving Increased in Third Quarter, Report Finds

Description - News Article

Source - Philanthropy News Digest
December 29

Kids, Families and Covid-19

Description - Report

Source - Annie E. Casey Foundation
December 14

Nonprofit Jobs Could Take More Than Two Years to Recover, Study Finds

Description - News Article

Source - Philanthropy News Digest
December 18

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Ilana Kaufman

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Ilana Kaufman

Source - JFN podcast
December 15

Facing the Future: Mapping the Marketplace of Jewish Education During Covid-19

Description - Report

Source - Consortium for Applied Studies in Jewish Education
November 2020

Foundations Respond to Crisis: Toward Equity?

Foundations Respond to Crisis: Toward Equity?

Description - Research Study

Source - Center for Effective Philanthropy
December 2020

More is More: The Case for Nonprofit Reserves

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
December 3

COVID-19 Mortality and Jews: A Global Overview of the First Wave of the Coronavirus Pandemic, March to May 2020

Description - Research Study

Source - Institute for Jewish Policy Research
December 2020

COVID-19 Impact Studies: Building Resilient Jewish Communities

Description - Research

Source - Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies
Fall 2020

Share of Donor Households Facing Hardship Grows, Survey Finds

Share of Donor Households Facing Hardship Grows, Survey Finds

Description - Study/Survey

Source - Dunham & Company (via Philanthropy News Digest)
September 2020

Giving Smarter in the Age of Covid-19

Description - Giving Guides

Source - Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy
September 2020

Mergers, Acquisitions and Talking Tachlis!

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
November 30

JCC Staff, Funding and Facility Status Survey Highlights

Description - Report/Survey Results

Source - JCCA
November 18

Your Role in Nonprofit Mergers: A Workshop for Funders

Your Role in Nonprofit Mergers: A Workshop for Funders

Source - JFN webinar
November 23

Putting Our Money Where Our Missions Are: More on the Importance of General Operating Support

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
November 18

Exploring the Challenges & Opportunities of Affordable Housing

Exploring the Challenges & Opportunities of Affordable Housing

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty webinar
November 17

Additional Grants Available for Israeli NGOs Affected by Covid

Additional Grants Available for Israeli NGOs Affected by Covid

Description - Announcement

Source - JFN
November 18

Covid Was Not a Crash Diet: What Funders Need to Do in the Next Phase

Covid Was Not a Crash Diet: What Funders Need to Do in the Next Phase

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
November 18

National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty: November 2020 Newsletter

National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty: November 2020 Newsletter

Description - Newsletter

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty
November 18

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Rabbi Shai Held

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Rabbi Shai Held

Source - JFN podcast
November 17

Foundations Respond to Crisis: A Moment of Transformation?

Foundations Respond to Crisis: A Moment of Transformation?

Description - Study

Source - Center for Effective Philanthropy
November 2020

FedLab Track: Developing Community Action Plans to Address Jewish Poverty

FedLab Track: Developing Community Action Plans to Address Jewish Poverty

Description - Videos

Source - JFN/National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty
October 27

Disaster Relief Funding: Handling Immediate Needs and Building for the Future

Disaster Relief Funding: Handling Immediate Needs and Building for the Future

Source - JFN webinar
October 29

Nonprofit Jobs Recovery Slows to a Crawl

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
October 30

The Time is Now for Future Planning in Jewish Education

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
November 2

Education Is Not Expendable: What Will Be Lost as Museums Continue to Make Cuts

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Art News
October 27

More Urgent Than Ever: Confronting Jewish Poverty in the COVID Era

Source - JFN/Nat'l Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty Webinar
October 26

FedLab 2020: Resources from “Building Community Action Plans to Address Poverty”

Description - Supplemental Materials

Source - National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty
October 27

New Attitudes, Old Practices: The Provision of Multi-Year General Operating Support

New Attitudes, Old Practices: The Provision of Multi-Year General Operating Support

Description - Study/Research Report

Source - Center for Effective Philanthropy
October 2020

Fighting Jewish Poverty: Today Is That Rainy Day

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
October 22

This Is No Fleeting Crisis—It’s the New Normal. Are Foundations Ready to Get Serious?

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Inside Philanthropy
October 22

Teen Travel to Israel – We Need New Directions in a Post-Covid World

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
October 20

Maintaining Human Connection in a World Gone Virtual

Maintaining Human Connection in a World Gone Virtual

Source - Foundant/JFN webinar
October 21

Applied Research: A Powerful Tool for Making Change

Applied Research: A Powerful Tool for Making Change

Source - JFN webinar
October 15

Addressing Jewish Poverty in the Age of Covid: Funding Briefs

Addressing Jewish Poverty in the Age of Covid: Funding Briefs

Description - Briefing Papers/Guides

Source - JFN-Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty
October 2020

Health of the Nonprofit Sector

Health of the Nonprofit Sector

Description - Report

Source - Independent Sector
October 2020

Resilience & Reimagining: The Impact of UpStart’s Covid-19 Response

Description - Report/Program Evaluation

Source - UpStart & Rosov Consulting
September 2020

Three in Five Households with Children Face COVID-Related Hardship

Description - News Article

Source - Philanthropy News Digest
October 5

Professional Talent in the Jewish Nonprofit Sector and Covid-19

Professional Talent in the Jewish Nonprofit Sector and Covid-19

Source - JFN webinar
October 1

Special Lecture with Dan Ariely: Harnessing the Power of Behavioral Economics

Special Lecture with Dan Ariely: Harnessing the Power of Behavioral Economics

Source - JFN webinar
September 30

How We Are Preparing for Moishe House’s Future

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
October 1

The Next Horizon: From Program Evaluation to Field Building Research

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
September 29

Among Jews, the Young and Highly Educated Bear COVID’s Emotional and Economic Toll

Description - Op-Ed from Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies

Source - The Forward

Ignoring Jewish Poverty Is a Sin We Can’t Afford

Description - Op-Ed

Source - The Forward
September 24

“True Partners.” How Performing Arts Funders Can Support the Field in Difficult Times

Description - Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
September 22

‘Memento Mori’: The Unpleasant Reminder That Makes Us Better People

‘Memento Mori’: The Unpleasant Reminder That Makes Us Better People

Description - Article by JFN's Andrés Spokoiny

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
September 24

American Judaism Is Ready for Disruption – and Covid Has Accelerated the Need for It.

Description - Op-Ed

Source - The Forward
September 21

Post-Crisis Spiritual Transformation and the Future of Jewish Life

Post-Crisis Spiritual Transformation and the Future of Jewish Life

Source - JFN video
September 15

Security and Safety: Strategies for Challenging Times

Security and Safety: Strategies for Challenging Times

Source - JFN webinar
September 15

In a K-Shaped Recovery, Nonprofits Should Lean on Major Donors

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Harvard Business Review
September 17

In an Era of Crisis, Philanthropy Professionals Weigh in on Key Issues Facing the Sector

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
September 17

Billionaires: It’s Time to Give Until it Hurts.

Description - Op-Ed by JFN's Andrés Spokoiny

Source - The Forward
September 11

What We’re Hearing from the Field August 14 – September 11

Description - Report

Source - JPRO, Leading Edge, Boardified, Jews of Color Initiative, Upstart, Jewish Social Justice Roundtable
September 14

Jewish Organizations Must Address the Pandemic Parenting Gender Gap

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
September 14

In Turbulent Times, Here’s How Foundation Program Staff See Key Issues in Philanthropy

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
September 10

Amid Layoffs and Funder Bailouts, the Jewish Nonprofit World Is Fearing 2021

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Insider
September 9

COVID-19, Generosity, and Gender: How Giving Changed During the Early Months of a Global Pandemic

COVID-19, Generosity, and Gender: How Giving Changed During the Early Months of a Global Pandemic

Description - Report

Source - Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
September 2020

Philanthropy and COVID-19 in the First Half of 2020

Philanthropy and COVID-19 in the First Half of 2020

Description - Report

Source - Center for Disaster Philanthropy & Candid
September 2020

Is Philanthropy’s Pandemic Response Hitting the Mark? Or Making the Usual Mistakes?

Description - Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
September 3

In the Pandemic, the Wealthiest Should Take a Cue From Small Foundations

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
September 1

Investing in Social Good Is More Profitable than Traditional Bets in the Coronavirus Crisis

Description - News Article

Source - The New York Times
August 28

Help Us Measure Jewish Giving During Covid

Help Us Measure Jewish Giving During Covid

Education Series #2: Education Challenges of Covid Crisis in Israel’s Underprivileged Communities

Education Series #2: Education Challenges of Covid Crisis in Israel’s Underprivileged Communities

Source - JFN webinar
August 18

Digital Learning in the Social and Geographic Landscape of Israeli Society (Part 1 in a Series)

Digital Learning in the Social and Geographic Landscape of Israeli Society (Part 1 in a Series)

Source - JFN webinar
August 11

To Tackle Inequality in Israel, We Need to Look to Early Childhood

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
August 20

Laying Off Your Employee with Kindness

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
August 11

What’s Going on in Jewish Education? Answers from Leaders in the Field

Description - Report

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
August 13

What We’re Hearing from the Field July 17 – August 14

Description - Report/Update

Source - Leading Edge, Boardified (formerly Board Member Institute), Jewish Social Justice Roundtable, Jews of Color Initiative, JPRO Network, and UpStart
August 17

Giving Trends in the Wake of Coronavirus

Giving Trends in the Wake of Coronavirus

Source - JFN webinar
August 6

Back to Business: Guide for Reopening Jewish Institutions

Back to Business: Guide for Reopening Jewish Institutions

Source - Secure Community Network (Convened by Jewish Federations of North America & Conference of Presidents)
July

Planning Reopenings Amid Pandemic, Jewish Institutions Navigate Minefield of Challenges

Description - Article (Sponsored by JFNA)

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
August 3

There Is No Better Time Than Now for Philanthropy to Spend Itself Out of Existence

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
July 26

What COVID-19 Has Taught Us About Giving

Description - Article

Source - Insights Newsletter
July 28

Breaking Through Together: Forging Strategic Partnerships and Alliances to Reimagine Jewish Community

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
July 28

Briefings on Jewish Poverty & Covid-19 #5: Focus on the Intersection Between Government & Philanthropy

Briefings on Jewish Poverty & Covid-19 #5: Focus on the Intersection Between Government & Philanthropy

Source - JFN-Affinity Group Webinar
July 21

What We’re Hearing from the Field June 20 – July 17

Description - Article/Update

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
July 20

A Time to Act: Concrete Steps to Support the Unemployed in the Jewish Community

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
July 17

Will Crisis Lead More Nonprofits to “Marry”? Network Aims to Make Mergers Less Taboo

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
July 15

Guide to Reopening Jewish Workspaces

Guide to Reopening Jewish Workspaces

Description - Guide/Playbook

Source - Leading Edge
July 16

New Israeli Government-Philanthropy Covid Relief Fund for Nonprofits Now Accepting Applications

Description - Article

Source - JFN Israel
July 14

Are We Ready for the Spiritual Transformation This Plague Will Unleash?

Are We Ready for the Spiritual Transformation This Plague Will Unleash?

Description - Article

Source - Tablet
July 10

Money Isn’t Everything: How Local Funders Are Helping Nonprofits Adapt to the New Abnormal

Description - News article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
July 1

During Transformative Times, Foundations Wrestle With How Much to Give, How Fast

Description - News article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
June 30

Supporting Artists in This Moment Is Not a Luxury

Supporting Artists in This Moment Is Not a Luxury

Description - Op-Ed

Source - New York Jewish Week
July 2

Investing in Israeli Science and Research During and After Covid-19

Investing in Israeli Science and Research During and After Covid-19

Source - JFN webinar
June 30

Foundations Are Breaking All the Rules in the Pandemic. They Need to Keep Doing That.

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 30

Navigating the Post-Pandemic Future in North America and Israel

Navigating the Post-Pandemic Future in North America and Israel

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
June 29

Surveys Show Mixed Bag for Donor Behavior Due to Covid

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 26

Scrutiny of Donors and “Reputation Laundering” is Growing Thanks to COVID and Protests

Description - Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
June 25

Day Schools and Covid-19 (Part 3)

Day Schools and Covid-19 (Part 3)

Source - JFN webinar
June 22

Jewish Organizations Are in Danger. Our Legacy Planning Should Make Sure They Survive.

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
June 22

Funding with an Inclusion Mindset: A Strategic Conversation in the Wake of COVID-19

Funding with an Inclusion Mindset: A Strategic Conversation in the Wake of COVID-19

Source - JFN webinar
June 18

The Megatrends and Forces that will Shape Israel’s Social Landscape in the Era Following the Corona Crisis

The Megatrends and Forces that will Shape Israel’s Social Landscape in the Era Following the Corona Crisis

Description - Report

Source - Shaldor Strategy Consulting
June 2020

Why a Website Was the Best Gift I Could Give the Tel Aviv Museum of Art

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
June 21

Inside the Foundation Payout Debate: How Crisis and Opportunity Are Forcing Change

Description - Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
June 19

Should Foundations Give Now or Later? There Is No Right Answer

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 17

A Transformative Moment for Philanthropy

Description - Article

Source - McKinsey & Company
May 21

Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic Future

Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic Future

Source - JFN webinars
June 10 and June 17

Mega-Rich Urged to Unleash $121 Billion for Desperate Charities

Description - News Article

Source - Bloomberg
June 12

New Models for Funding Jewish Media

New Models for Funding Jewish Media

Source - JFN webinar
June 11

Child Care and Early Education Providers Are in Crisis. How Are Funders Responding?

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
June 11

Leading Foundations Pledge to Give More, Hoping to Upend Philanthropy

Description - News Article

Source - New York Times
June 10

Real Change or More of the Same? Foundation Leaders Look Beyond COVID-19

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
June 9

Cash is King: Two Case Studies on the Power of Direct Financial Support During Crisis

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
June 10

Affordable Personal Protective Equipment for Jewish Organizations

Affordable Personal Protective Equipment for Jewish Organizations

Description - Online Store with Reduced Pricing

Source - JFNA and KAHAL
June 9

Policy Influence: What Foundations are Doing and Why

Description - Report

Source - Center for Effective Philanthropy
May 2020

Funder Support During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Funder Support During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Description - Webinar

Source - Center for Effective Philanthropy
June 9

Funder Support During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Funder Support During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Description - Report

Source - Center for Effective Philanthropy
June 2020

Engaging Interfaith Families during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
June 8

Why Foundations Like Mine Need to Give More to Stave Off the Collapse of Vital Nonprofits

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 8

Where is the Impact Investing in the Time of COVID-19?

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Inside Philanthropy
June 4

“The Most Difficult Environment I’ve Seen.” Survey Shows Broad Fundraising Pain

Description - News article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
June 4

Jewish Nonprofits: Put Ego Aside and Embrace the Merger!

Description - Op-Ed

Source - The Forward
June 4

How Philanthropy Can Adapt During a Disaster — and Be Ready for What’s Next

Description - Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
June 2

Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic Jewish Future

Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic Jewish Future

Source - JFN
June 4

Make Fixing Democracy Part of the Philanthropic Response to Covid-19

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 2

Unlocking the Future of Jewish Engagement: Study of Jewish Young Adults

Description - Report

Source - Berman Jewish Policy Archive
Spring 2020

San Francisco Bay Area’s Jewish Community and Philanthropic Response to COVID-19

San Francisco Bay Area’s Jewish Community and Philanthropic Response to COVID-19

Source - JFN webinar
May 26

From Real Estate to IT Departments: Jewish Investment Post-Corona

Description - Op-Ed

Source - The Forward
May 24

The News for Philanthropy Is More Positive Than You Think

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
May 26

Updated Information on Israeli Government Resources for NGOs

Updated Information on Israeli Government Resources for NGOs

How the Pandemic Will Change Jewish Philanthropy

Description - Op-Ed

Source - The Forward
May 24

13 Percent of Nonprofits in a Survey Have Suspended All or Most of Their Operations

Description - News article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
May 19

Share of Americans Giving to Charity Drops to 73%, a New Low

Description - News article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
May 15

The Pro-Grantee Revolution: Day Two

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Philanthropy Daily
May 12

Foundations Should Embrace the Pro-Grantee Revolution

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Philanthropy Daily
May 11

What Mutual Aid Can Do During a Pandemic

Description - Article

Source - The New Yorker
May 11

Impact of Covid-19 on Jewish Human Service Agencies — and the Case for Giving

Description - Document

Source - Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies

How to Downsize in an Equitable Manner

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
May 14

How to Assess Adaptive Capacity, a Critical Part of Responding to Coronavirus

Description - Article and guide

Source - Social Venture Fund for Jewish-Arab Equality & Shared Society

How to Hold a Jewish Retreat in the Age of Coronavirus

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
May 13

What We’re Hearing from the Field (April 25-May 8)

Description - Article by Leading Edge, JPRO Network, UpStart, Jewish Social Justice Roundtable, & Board Member Institute for Jewish Nonprofits

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
May 8

Returning to Basics

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
May 8

‘HalfMyDAF’ Movement Aims to Spur a Boost in Donor-Advised-Fund Grants

Description - Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
May 7

Guide to Israeli Government Covid Relief Package for Nonprofits

Guide to Israeli Government Covid Relief Package for Nonprofits

Source - JFN Guide
May 6

Direct Service in the Age of Coronavirus

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
April 30

How the 25 Biggest Grant Makers Are Responding to the Covid Crisis

Description - Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
April 30

Emergency ‘Pledge to Protect’ Campaign for Personal Protective Equipment

Emergency ‘Pledge to Protect’ Campaign for Personal Protective Equipment

What Big Donors Can Do Now to Alleviate the Misery Caused by Covid-19

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
April 24

Amplify How You Give with Liz Fisher

Amplify How You Give with Liz Fisher

Description - Podcast episode

Source - Jewish Teen Funders Network
April 24

Sign the Pledge: Philanthropy’s Commitment During COVID-19

Description - Funder Pledge

Source - Council on Foundations

Major Philanthropists Launch $80 Million Initiative to Support Jewish Nonprofits

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Insider
April 20

Jewish Nonprofits Are Struggling. How Should Funders Try to Rescue Them?

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
April 20

Why Artists Are Essential Workers — and How We Can Help Them

Description - Op-Ed

Source - The Forward
April 10

News and Resources from JFN-Israel

COVID-19 Giving Guide

Source - Amplifier

Does the Jewish Community Need a Central COVID Fund?

Does the Jewish Community Need a Central COVID Fund?

Description - Article by Andrés Spokoiny

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
April 6

What Philanthropy Can Do to Support Grantees Through the Coronavirus Crisis

Source - Bridgespan Group

Ordering Personal Protective Equipment for Jewish Healthcare Providers and Institutions

Description - Presentation

Source - JFN, the Jewish Federations of North America, and the North American Volunteer Network

Donors, Awaken!

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Tablet
March 26

How Philanthropists Are Helping During the Crisis

Description - Article

Source - The New York Times
March 20

Rapid Response Grantee Feedback Tool

Source - Center for Effective Philanthropy

Working Draft Memo on Opportunities for Philanthropic Response to the Coronavirus Crisis

Source - Bridgespan Group

CARES Act Analysis

How Nonprofits Can Utilize the New Federal Laws Dealing with COVID-19

Source - Nonprofit Quarterly

Update From Nonprofits

Source - Goodnation

Leadership in Difficult Times: Guidance for Donors and Giving Families

Source - National Center for Family Philanthropy

Coronavirus Is a Test for Funders, and Failing Is Not an Option

Date and time - March 23

Description - Speech by JFN's Andrés Spokoiny

What Happens to Charitable Giving When the Economy Falters

Description - Article

Source - The Conversation
March 23

JFN 2020 Virtual Convening Videos

Description - JFN Convening
March 23-24

Council on Foundations Resource Hub

Update on Philanthropy for Addressing Coronavirus

Description - Mapping of Recent Grants

Source - Candid.org

Bridgespan Coronavirus Resources for Nonprofits and Funders

How Philanthropy Can Help During Pandemics

Source - Center for Disaster Philanthropy

Guidance for Philanthropic Communications in a Pandemic

Source - Northern California Grantmakers

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Resources for Nonprofits

Building Stronger Grantmaker/Grantseeker Relations for a Better Jewish Future

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
April 27, 2021

Addressing Jewish Poverty: Responding to Covid and Highlighting Best Practices

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty webinar
April 22, 2021

Teen Engagement in the Jewish Community via Virtual Platforms Post-Covid

Teen Engagement in the Jewish Community via Virtual Platforms Post-Covid

Source - JFN webinar
April 20, 2021

The Pandemic’s Influence on Cash Giving, Billionaire Philanthropy, Crowdfunding, and More

Description - Q&A

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
April 19, 2021

Job Growth at Nonprofits Makes Large Rebound in March

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
April 15

Charitable Giving Increased 10.6 Percent in 2020, Report Finds

Description - News Article

Source - Philanthropy News Digest
March 17

5 Economic Indicators That (Mostly) Point to a Brighter Year for Nonprofits

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
March 30

The Nonprofit Work Force Is 7.4 Percent Smaller Than a Year Ago

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
March 12

Buoyed by Small Donors, Giving Grew 10.6% in 2020, Study Finds

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
March 15

Why the Arts Must State its Case

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Boston Globe
March 12

Moving Beyond COVID-19: What Needs to be Done to Help Preserve and Enhance Jewish Communal Life?

Description - Report

Source - Institute for Jewish Policy Research (UK)
March 9

How Nonprofits Are Helping Workers Cope With Pandemic Fatigue

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
March 9

Nonprofits Chalk up Wins in Senate’s $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Bill

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Insider
March 8

Philanthropy and COVID-19 Measuring One Year of Giving

Philanthropy and COVID-19 Measuring One Year of Giving

Description - Report

Source - Candid & Center for Disaster Philanthropy
March 2021

Nonprofits Applaud Expanded Nonprofit Relief in American Rescue Plan Act, Call for Further #Relief4Charities

Description - Statement

Source - Council of Nonprofits
February 26

Inside JFNA’s Lobbying Efforts on the COVID-19 Relief Bill

Remote Learning and Engagement Series: Exploring Research of Consequence for the Funder Community

Remote Learning and Engagement Series: Exploring Research of Consequence for the Funder Community

Source - JFN webinar
February 17

Donors Say They Plan to Continue to Give in 2021

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
February 11

Making Systemic Change – During a Pandemic and Beyond

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
February 11

Multiplier: A Nonprofit Accelerator Showcases the Potential of Capacity Support

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
February 8

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Trainings

Date and time - Ongoing

Source - Jewish Teen Education & Engagement Funder Collaborative

Tips for Managing Resistance to Donor-Driven Accountability Requirements

Description - Case Study/Article

Source - Jennifer Cohen & Shira Ben-Sasson Furstenberg
February 17

Jewish Poverty Success Factors Series: Engaging People with Lived Experiences

Jewish Poverty Success Factors Series: Engaging People with Lived Experiences

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty webinar
February 4

Remote Learning and Engagement Series: Best Practices and Opportunities for Israel Engagement

Source - JFN webinar
February 3

Midsize Charities Sidelined by Changes to Paycheck Protection Program

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
February 2

Trends in Jewish Philanthropy 2021

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
February 1

Jewish Poverty Success Factors Series: Focus on Advocacy

Jewish Poverty Success Factors Series: Focus on Advocacy

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty Webinar
January 21

Fundraising Outlook Depends on Vaccines, Stimulus, Equity, and Other Variables

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
January 25

Mergers on the Horizon in Wake of COVID-19 Crisis

Description - News Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy/Jewish Insider
January 24

Nonprofit Advocates See Hope for Legislation on Tax Deductions and More

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
January 19

Remote Learning and Engagement Series: Best Practices in Online Adult Education

Remote Learning and Engagement Series: Best Practices in Online Adult Education

Source - JFN Webinar
January 19

Special Briefing on Security in a Time of Unrest

Special Briefing on Security in a Time of Unrest

Source - JFN webinar
January 19

An Attainable, Sustainable Jewish Future

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
January 18

Nonprofits Would Be Eligible for New Federal Aid Under Biden Stimulus Plan

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
January 15

These Are the Steps Jewish Institutions Are Taking to Secure Themselves Against Possible Attacks

Description - News Article (Sponsored Content)

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
January 13

The Pandemic and Philanthropy

Description - Report

Source - Encore
January 2020

Why One Zoom Class Has Generated a Following

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
January 13

National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty: January Newsletter

National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty: January Newsletter

Description - Newsletter

Source - JFN/National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty
January 12

“The System Has Never Worked Well.” An Arts Grantmaker Seeks New Funding Models

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
January 5

Disaster Philanthropy Practices: 2020 Edition

Description - Research Report

Source - The Conference Board
December 2020

The Jewish Free Loan Movement: Unpacking a Jewish Communal Treasure

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
January 21

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring “Predictably Irrational” Author Dan Ariely

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring “Predictably Irrational” Author Dan Ariely

Source - JFN podcast
January 13

Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty Success Factors Series: Focus on Small Communities

Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty Success Factors Series: Focus on Small Communities

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty Webinar
January 7

Now More Than Ever: Why Support Institutions of Jewish Learning and Leadership During a Pandemic?

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
January 8

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Jewish Philanthropy in the West

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Jewish Philanthropy in the West

Source - JFN West convening
December 2020

Strategies for Supporting Jewish Organizations in the New Normal

Strategies for Supporting Jewish Organizations in the New Normal

Source - JFN West convening
December 2020

Charitable Giving Increased in Third Quarter, Report Finds

Description - News Article

Source - Philanthropy News Digest
December 29

Kids, Families and Covid-19

Description - Report

Source - Annie E. Casey Foundation
December 14

Nonprofit Jobs Could Take More Than Two Years to Recover, Study Finds

Description - News Article

Source - Philanthropy News Digest
December 18

Nonprofits Win Extended Charitable Deductions and Paycheck Protection Loans in Stimulus Bill

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
December 21

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Ilana Kaufman

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Ilana Kaufman

Source - JFN podcast
December 15

To Keep People Giving in the Pandemic, Trust in Nonprofits Is Essential

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
December 9

Arts Funding Is Facing an Existential Crisis. To Survive, Cultural Organizations Must Change How They Frame Themselves to the Public

Description - Op-Ed

Source - ArtNews
December 8

More is More: The Case for Nonprofit Reserves

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
December 3

COVID-19 Mortality and Jews: A Global Overview of the First Wave of the Coronavirus Pandemic, March to May 2020

Description - Research Study

Source - Institute for Jewish Policy Research
December 2020

COVID-19 Impact Studies: Building Resilient Jewish Communities

Description - Research

Source - Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies
Fall 2020

A Third of Americans Plan to Give Less or No Money to Charity in 2021

Description - News Article

Source - Philanthropy News Digest
November 30

Share of Donor Households Facing Hardship Grows, Survey Finds

Share of Donor Households Facing Hardship Grows, Survey Finds

Description - Study/Survey

Source - Dunham & Company (via Philanthropy News Digest)
September 2020

Mergers, Acquisitions and Talking Tachlis!

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
November 30

What Does “Reopening” Even Mean? One Synagogue’s Experience Reopening the Sanctuary Doors

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
November 24

Your Role in Nonprofit Mergers: A Workshop for Funders

Your Role in Nonprofit Mergers: A Workshop for Funders

Source - JFN webinar
November 23

Nonprofit Job Growth Anemic as New Covid Wave Looms

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
November 17

Additional Grants Available for Israeli NGOs Affected by Covid

Additional Grants Available for Israeli NGOs Affected by Covid

Description - Announcement

Source - JFN
November 18

National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty: November 2020 Newsletter

National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty: November 2020 Newsletter

Description - Newsletter

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty
November 18

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Rabbi Shai Held

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Rabbi Shai Held

Source - JFN podcast
November 17

Foundations Respond to Crisis: A Moment of Transformation?

Foundations Respond to Crisis: A Moment of Transformation?

Description - Study

Source - Center for Effective Philanthropy
November 2020

FedLab Track: Developing Community Action Plans to Address Jewish Poverty

FedLab Track: Developing Community Action Plans to Address Jewish Poverty

Description - Videos

Source - JFN/National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty
October 27

Collaboration and Creativity in a Time of Crisis: An Update on the Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund

Collaboration and Creativity in a Time of Crisis: An Update on the Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund

Source - JFN webinar
October 28

Nonprofit Jobs Recovery Slows to a Crawl

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
October 30

The Time is Now for Future Planning in Jewish Education

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
November 2

Education Is Not Expendable: What Will Be Lost as Museums Continue to Make Cuts

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Art News
October 27

More Urgent Than Ever: Confronting Jewish Poverty in the COVID Era

Source - JFN/Nat'l Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty Webinar
October 26

“Broke: The Game.” What Would You Do?

“Broke: The Game.” What Would You Do?

Source - JFN/Natl Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty webinar
October 22

FedLab 2020: Resources from “Building Community Action Plans to Address Poverty”

Description - Supplemental Materials

Source - National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty
October 27

Fighting Jewish Poverty: Today Is That Rainy Day

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
October 22

Teen Travel to Israel – We Need New Directions in a Post-Covid World

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
October 20

Maintaining Human Connection in a World Gone Virtual

Maintaining Human Connection in a World Gone Virtual

Source - Foundant/JFN webinar
October 21

Applied Research: A Powerful Tool for Making Change

Applied Research: A Powerful Tool for Making Change

Source - JFN webinar
October 15

Health of the Nonprofit Sector

Health of the Nonprofit Sector

Description - Report

Source - Independent Sector
October 2020

Resilience & Reimagining: The Impact of UpStart’s Covid-19 Response

Description - Report/Program Evaluation

Source - UpStart & Rosov Consulting
September 2020

New Help for the 20,000 Jewish Communal Professionals Who Lost Jobs During Pandemic

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
October 8

Three in Five Households with Children Face COVID-Related Hardship

Description - News Article

Source - Philanthropy News Digest
October 5

Giving Was Up 7.5% in the First Half of 2020, New Report Says

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
October 6

Professional Talent in the Jewish Nonprofit Sector and Covid-19

Professional Talent in the Jewish Nonprofit Sector and Covid-19

Source - JFN webinar
October 1

Special Lecture with Dan Ariely: Harnessing the Power of Behavioral Economics

Special Lecture with Dan Ariely: Harnessing the Power of Behavioral Economics

Source - JFN webinar
September 30

How We Are Preparing for Moishe House’s Future

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
October 1

The Next Horizon: From Program Evaluation to Field Building Research

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
September 29

Among Jews, the Young and Highly Educated Bear COVID’s Emotional and Economic Toll

Description - Op-Ed from Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies

Source - The Forward

‘Memento Mori’: The Unpleasant Reminder That Makes Us Better People

‘Memento Mori’: The Unpleasant Reminder That Makes Us Better People

Description - Article by JFN's Andrés Spokoiny

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
September 24

American Judaism Is Ready for Disruption – and Covid Has Accelerated the Need for It.

Description - Op-Ed

Source - The Forward
September 21

Post-Crisis Spiritual Transformation and the Future of Jewish Life

Post-Crisis Spiritual Transformation and the Future of Jewish Life

Source - JFN video
September 15

Security and Safety: Strategies for Challenging Times

Security and Safety: Strategies for Challenging Times

Source - JFN webinar
September 15

In a K-Shaped Recovery, Nonprofits Should Lean on Major Donors

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Harvard Business Review
September 17

In an Era of Crisis, Philanthropy Professionals Weigh in on Key Issues Facing the Sector

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
September 17

What We’re Hearing from the Field August 14 – September 11

Description - Report

Source - JPRO, Leading Edge, Boardified, Jews of Color Initiative, Upstart, Jewish Social Justice Roundtable
September 14

Jewish Organizations Must Address the Pandemic Parenting Gender Gap

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
September 14

In Turbulent Times, Here’s How Foundation Program Staff See Key Issues in Philanthropy

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
September 10

Nonprofit Jobs Rebound but Remain a Million Short of Pre-Pandemic Levels

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
September 9

More Nonprofits Report Fundraising Increases Than Declines in New Survey — but There’s Trouble Ahead

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
September 9

Amid Layoffs and Funder Bailouts, the Jewish Nonprofit World Is Fearing 2021

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Insider
September 9

COVID-19, Generosity, and Gender: How Giving Changed During the Early Months of a Global Pandemic

COVID-19, Generosity, and Gender: How Giving Changed During the Early Months of a Global Pandemic

Description - Report

Source - Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
September 2020

Emotion Before Content: Evidence-Based Recommendations for Designing Virtual Jewish Engagement for Young People

Description - Research study/report

Source - Schusterman Foundation and Jim Joseph Foundation
August 2020

Philanthropy and COVID-19 in the First Half of 2020

Philanthropy and COVID-19 in the First Half of 2020

Description - Report

Source - Center for Disaster Philanthropy & Candid
September 2020

Investing in Social Good Is More Profitable than Traditional Bets in the Coronavirus Crisis

Description - News Article

Source - The New York Times
August 28

What Synagogues Streaming High Holiday Services Can Learn from the Political Conventions

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
August 31

Help Us Measure Jewish Giving During Covid

Help Us Measure Jewish Giving During Covid

Laying Off Your Employee with Kindness

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
August 11

What We’re Hearing from the Field July 17 – August 14

Description - Report/Update

Source - Leading Edge, Boardified (formerly Board Member Institute), Jewish Social Justice Roundtable, Jews of Color Initiative, JPRO Network, and UpStart
August 17

Rise: Support for Out-Of-Work Jewish Community Professionals

Rise: Support for Out-Of-Work Jewish Community Professionals

Description - Resource Page

Source - JFNA and JPro Network

Giving Trends in the Wake of Coronavirus

Giving Trends in the Wake of Coronavirus

Source - JFN webinar
August 6

Back to Business: Guide for Reopening Jewish Institutions

Back to Business: Guide for Reopening Jewish Institutions

Source - Secure Community Network (Convened by Jewish Federations of North America & Conference of Presidents)
July

Planning Reopenings Amid Pandemic, Jewish Institutions Navigate Minefield of Challenges

Description - Article (Sponsored by JFNA)

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
August 3

Senate Stimulus Bill Would Expand Loans for Charities but Omits Other Nonprofit Priorities

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
July 28

Breaking Through Together: Forging Strategic Partnerships and Alliances to Reimagine Jewish Community

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
July 28

Briefings on Jewish Poverty & Covid-19 #5: Focus on the Intersection Between Government & Philanthropy

Briefings on Jewish Poverty & Covid-19 #5: Focus on the Intersection Between Government & Philanthropy

Source - JFN-Affinity Group Webinar
July 21

Some Nonprofits Hail Paycheck Protection Program as a ‘Savior’; Others See Layoffs Continue

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
July 21

What We’re Hearing from the Field June 20 – July 17

Description - Article/Update

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
July 20

A Time to Act: Concrete Steps to Support the Unemployed in the Jewish Community

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
July 17

Guide to Reopening Jewish Workspaces

Guide to Reopening Jewish Workspaces

Description - Guide/Playbook

Source - Leading Edge
July 16

Will “Voluntary” Synagogue Membership Dues Survive COVID-19?

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
July 13

New Israeli Government-Philanthropy Covid Relief Fund for Nonprofits Now Accepting Applications

Description - Article

Source - JFN Israel
July 14

Are We Ready for the Spiritual Transformation This Plague Will Unleash?

Are We Ready for the Spiritual Transformation This Plague Will Unleash?

Description - Article

Source - Tablet
July 10

Jewish Nonprofits Launch Nationwide Volunteer Drive to Respond to Pandemic, Social-Justice Needs

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
July 6

Navigating the Post-Pandemic Future in North America and Israel

Navigating the Post-Pandemic Future in North America and Israel

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
June 29

Tech-Savvy Faith-Based Groups Thrive in Pandemic, Widening a Fundraising Digital Divide

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
June 26

Surveys Show Mixed Bag for Donor Behavior Due to Covid

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 26

The Megatrends and Forces that will Shape Israel’s Social Landscape in the Era Following the Corona Crisis

The Megatrends and Forces that will Shape Israel’s Social Landscape in the Era Following the Corona Crisis

Description - Report

Source - Shaldor Strategy Consulting
June 2020

Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic Future

Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic Future

Source - JFN webinars
June 10 and June 17

Real Change or More of the Same? Foundation Leaders Look Beyond COVID-19

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
June 9

Met Council Unveils New App to Report Domestic Abuse

Description - News Article

Source - New York Jewish Week
June 9

Amid Pandemic, These Young Jews and their Elderly Friends Are Finding New Ways to Connect

Description - Article (Sponsored by JFNA)

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
June 8

Affordable Personal Protective Equipment for Jewish Organizations

Affordable Personal Protective Equipment for Jewish Organizations

Description - Online Store with Reduced Pricing

Source - JFNA and KAHAL
June 9

Engaging Interfaith Families during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
June 8

“The Most Difficult Environment I’ve Seen.” Survey Shows Broad Fundraising Pain

Description - News article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
June 4

Jewish Nonprofits: Put Ego Aside and Embrace the Merger!

Description - Op-Ed

Source - The Forward
June 4

Trust in Nonprofits Rises as Confidence in Government Covid Response Slides

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 4

Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic Jewish Future

Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic Jewish Future

Source - JFN
June 4

OGEN Israel Social Loan Fund Raises $30 Million for Coronavirus Relief in Israel

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
June 1

From Real Estate to IT Departments: Jewish Investment Post-Corona

Description - Op-Ed

Source - The Forward
May 24

The News for Philanthropy Is More Positive Than You Think

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
May 26

Covid-19 Could Mean the End of Small Charities

Description - News article

Source - Bloomberg
May 17

Thinking About Reopening? 10 Things Synagogue Leaders Should Consider

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
May 26

What We’re Hearing from Jewish Nonprofits May 9 – May 22, 2020

Description - Report (published in eJewish Philanthropy)

Source - JPRO, Leading Edge, Board Member Institute for Jewish Nonprofits
May 26

Updated Information on Israeli Government Resources for NGOs

Updated Information on Israeli Government Resources for NGOs

13 Percent of Nonprofits in a Survey Have Suspended All or Most of Their Operations

Description - News article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
May 19

Jewish Crowdfunding Sites Meet Their Moment, Raising Millions of Dollars for Coronavirus Victims

Description - News article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
May 18

Hundreds of Layoffs with More to Come: We’re Tracking Coronavirus Job Losses in the Jewish World

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
May 19

Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Boost Nonprofit Workforce as Coronavirus Crushes Resources

Description - News article

Source - CNBC
May 15

Share of Americans Giving to Charity Drops to 73%, a New Low

Description - News article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
May 15

The Pro-Grantee Revolution: Day Two

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Philanthropy Daily
May 12

Foundations Should Embrace the Pro-Grantee Revolution

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Philanthropy Daily
May 11

Introducing the Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund

Introducing the Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund

Source - JFN webinar
May 11

What Mutual Aid Can Do During a Pandemic

Description - Article

Source - The New Yorker
May 11

Impact of Covid-19 on Jewish Human Service Agencies — and the Case for Giving

Description - Document

Source - Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies

How to Downsize in an Equitable Manner

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
May 14

House Stimulus Bill Includes Sweeping New Benefits for Nonprofits

Description - News article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
May 13

How to Assess Adaptive Capacity, a Critical Part of Responding to Coronavirus

Description - Article and guide

Source - Social Venture Fund for Jewish-Arab Equality & Shared Society

The Biggest Jewish Coronavirus Relief Fund Will Soon Start Giving Out Loans

Description - News article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
May 12

How to Hold a Jewish Retreat in the Age of Coronavirus

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
May 13

Guide to Israeli Government Covid Relief Package for Nonprofits

Guide to Israeli Government Covid Relief Package for Nonprofits

Source - JFN Guide
May 6

Direct Service in the Age of Coronavirus

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
April 30

Fourth Stimulus Package Passes Congress, Replenishing SBA Loan Funds

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Insider
April 24

Details on the New Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
April 21

Major Philanthropists Launch $80 Million Initiative to Support Jewish Nonprofits

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Insider
April 20

Jewish Nonprofit Best Practices Are No Match for Coronavirus

Description - News Article

Source - The Forward
April 20

Jewish Nonprofits Are Struggling. How Should Funders Try to Rescue Them?

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
April 20

After the First Round of Pandemic Loans, Success for Some Jewish Groups and Confusion for Many

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
April 17

Does the Jewish Community Need a Central COVID Fund?

Does the Jewish Community Need a Central COVID Fund?

Description - Article by Andrés Spokoiny

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
April 6

8 Steps Nonprofits Should Take Now to Survive the Pandemic Fallout

Description - Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
April 6

Everything You Need to Know to Access SBA Loans

Description - FAQ

Source - Jewish Federations of North America

Donors, Awaken!

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Tablet
March 26

CARES Act Analysis

How Nonprofits Can Utilize the New Federal Laws Dealing with COVID-19

Candid Update on Philanthropy for Addressing Coronavirus

Source - Nonprofit Quarterly

What Happens to Charitable Giving When the Economy Falters

Description - Article

Source - The Conversation
March 23

Request for Proposals from Organizations Serving Vulnerable Jewish Populations

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy

Financing During a Pandemic: How to Adapt to a Crisis

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy

How to Adapt Your Nonprofit’s Sick-Leave Policy During COVID-19

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy

Curated Resources for Jewish Nonprofit Professionals

Source - Jewish Federations of North America

Resources for Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19

Source - Techsoup

Managing Jewish Nonprofits in This Crisis: FAQs

Source - Leading Edge

How to Change a Physical Event to a Virtual Conference

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy

Resources for Nonprofits

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy

Update on Philanthropy for Addressing Coronavirus

Description - Mapping of Recent Grants

Source - Candid.org

Bridgespan Coronavirus Resources for Nonprofits and Funders

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News from Funders

How the 10 Biggest Foundations Changed in a Year of Covid — and What’s Next

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
March 30

Do the Math: Foundations Can Afford to Advance the Nation’s Covid Reset

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
March 24

Amid a Lack of Support, This Funding Collaborative Backs Jewish Arts and Culture

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
March 26

In a Bad Economy, Some Jewish Giving Is Up—Way Up

Description - News Article

Source - The Forward
February 26

Community Foundations Report 41% Bump in Grants From Donor-Advised Funds

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
March 3, 2021

Philanthropy and COVID-19 Measuring One Year of Giving

Philanthropy and COVID-19 Measuring One Year of Giving

Description - Report

Source - Candid & Center for Disaster Philanthropy
March 2021

More Information on JCRIF [Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund]’s Reset Grants

Description - Announcement from JCRIF

Source - JCRIF & eJewish Philanthropy
February 25

Jewish Philanthropy During COVID-19 Focuses on Need, Not Affinity

Description - Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
February 22

With $10 Million Grants, the Jewish Community’s Rescue Fund Eyes the Future

Description - News Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy/Jewish Insider
February 22

Fidelity Charitable Donors Channeled $9.1 Billion to Charities Amid the Pandemic

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
February 17

New $11 Million Grant Programs for Nonprofit Jewish Summer Camps Announced

Description - Announcement

Source - Harold Grinspoon Foundation
February 4

Making Systemic Change – During a Pandemic and Beyond

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
February 11

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Cintra Pollack

“What Gives?” JFN Podcast Featuring Cintra Pollack

Source - JFN Podcast
February 16

Donor-Advised Funds Channeled 30% More Dollars to Charities in First Half of 2020

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
February 2

Lessons from the American Jewish World Service’s Covid Response

Description - Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
February 1

More Donors Plan to Give in 2021, Survey Finds

Description - News Article

Source - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
January 29

An Attainable, Sustainable Jewish Future

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
January 18

Jewish Arts Institutions Respond to Racial Injustice—and Covid-19

Description - Article

Source - Hadassah Magazine
January 2021

Jewish Communal Fund NY Fundholders Granted $536 Million in FY 20; Grant-making Increased by 18%

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
January 13

Genesis Prize Funds Awarded for Innovations to Address COVID-19

Description - News Article

Source - Philanthropy News Digest
January 6

NYC Covid Response & Impact Fund Report

NYC Covid Response & Impact Fund Report

Description - Report

Source - NYC Covid-19 Response & Impact Fund
January 2020

Rising COVID Needs Force Federations to Dip Into Their Endowments

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Insider
January 12

“The System Has Never Worked Well.” An Arts Grantmaker Seeks New Funding Models

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
January 5

“The System Has Never Worked Well.” An Arts Grantmaker Seeks New Funding Models

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
January 5

Donor Confidence Up But Uncertainty about 2021 Remains, Survey Finds

Description - News Article

Source - Philanthropy News Digest
January 2

Jewish Philanthropists Have Increased Their Giving During the Pandemic — but Prioritizing Causes Has Never Been More Difficult

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
January 5

Americans Give to Charity Like Never Before Amid Pandemic

Description - News Article

Source - Reuters
December 24

Study Reveals COVID-19 Hardships on Palm Beach Jewish Community

Description - News Article

Source - South Florida Sun Sentinel
December 23

Charitable Giving Increased in Third Quarter, Report Finds

Description - News Article

Source - Philanthropy News Digest
December 29

As Needs of Newly Poor Surge, Emergency Aid Effort Underway for Frontline Jewish Agencies

Description - News Article (Sponsored by JFNA)

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
December 21

Most Donors Trust Nonprofits’ Covid Response, Survey Finds

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
December 21

Pledge Asking Foundations to Loosen Grant Restrictions Is Working, Report Shows

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
December 17

JFN Members Increased & Expanded Their Giving In Response to Covid

JFN Members Increased & Expanded Their Giving In Response to Covid

Description - Report

Source - JFN
December 21

Planned Giving Proves to Be a Fundraising Lifeline in the Pandemic

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
December 9

Arts Funding Is Facing an Existential Crisis. To Survive, Cultural Organizations Must Change How They Frame Themselves to the Public

Description - Op-Ed

Source - ArtNews
December 8

Foundations Respond to Crisis: Toward Equity?

Foundations Respond to Crisis: Toward Equity?

Description - Research Study

Source - Center for Effective Philanthropy
December 2020

A Third of Americans Plan to Give Less or No Money to Charity in 2021

Description - News Article

Source - Philanthropy News Digest
November 30

Planned-Gift Donors Are Pledging Bigger Gifts During the Pandemic, New Report Says

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
November 19

Putting Our Money Where Our Missions Are: More on the Importance of General Operating Support

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
November 18

Exploring the Challenges & Opportunities of Affordable Housing

Exploring the Challenges & Opportunities of Affordable Housing

Source - JFN/Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty webinar
November 17

Additional Grants Available for Israeli NGOs Affected by Covid

Additional Grants Available for Israeli NGOs Affected by Covid

Description - Announcement

Source - JFN
November 18

Covid Was Not a Crash Diet: What Funders Need to Do in the Next Phase

Covid Was Not a Crash Diet: What Funders Need to Do in the Next Phase

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
November 18

Study Finds Large Funders Became More Flexible During COVID-19. Will it Last?

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
November 16

Foundations Respond to Crisis: A Moment of Transformation?

Foundations Respond to Crisis: A Moment of Transformation?

Description - Study

Source - Center for Effective Philanthropy
November 2020

New Program Will Engage Thousands of Jewish College Students in Volunteer Service

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
November 12

Collaboration and Creativity in a Time of Crisis: An Update on the Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund

Collaboration and Creativity in a Time of Crisis: An Update on the Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund

Source - JFN webinar
October 28

The Time is Now for Future Planning in Jewish Education

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
November 2

Amidst Continued Protests in Portland, Adam McKinney’s New Show Explores His Black and Jewish Identities

Description - News Article

Source - Dance Magazine
October 30

How Today’s Crises Are Affecting Young Donors’ Giving

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
October 26

Jewish Communal Fund (NY) Sends Out Record-Breaking $536 Million in Grants in FY 2020

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
October 26

New Attitudes, Old Practices: The Provision of Multi-Year General Operating Support

New Attitudes, Old Practices: The Provision of Multi-Year General Operating Support

Description - Study/Research Report

Source - Center for Effective Philanthropy
October 2020

A Reimagined Mifgash

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
October 20

A Finger On The Pulse, Eye on the Day After

A Finger On The Pulse, Eye on the Day After

Source - JFN webinar
October 19

Addressing Jewish Poverty in the Age of Covid: Funding Briefs

Addressing Jewish Poverty in the Age of Covid: Funding Briefs

Description - Briefing Papers/Guides

Source - JFN-Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty
October 2020

Resilience & Reimagining: The Impact of UpStart’s Covid-19 Response

Description - Report/Program Evaluation

Source - UpStart & Rosov Consulting
September 2020

New Help for the 20,000 Jewish Communal Professionals Who Lost Jobs During Pandemic

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
October 8

Private Foundations Plan to Increase Grantmaking

Description - News Article

Source - Philanthropy News Digest
September 30

Giving Was Up 7.5% in the First Half of 2020, New Report Says

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
October 6

Sukkot, the Pandemic and a Lynching Come Together in a Multiracial Jewish Dancer’s New Art Installation

Sukkot, the Pandemic and a Lynching Come Together in a Multiracial Jewish Dancer’s New Art Installation

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
September 30

Artistic Sukkot-Inspired Exhibition: ‘Ushpizin of the Silver Screen’

Artistic Sukkot-Inspired Exhibition: ‘Ushpizin of the Silver Screen’

Description - News Article

Source - Los Angeles Jewish Journal
October 5

Nearly 3 out of 4 Millennials Have Donated Money During the Pandemic

Description - News Article

Source - CNBC
September 30

Fallout from COVID-19 Brings More Domestic Violence, Jewish Women’s Collective Fund Responds

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
September 30

Help and Hope for COVID’s Jewish New Poor

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
September 24

60% of Foundations Expect to Give More Because of the Covid and Economic Crises

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
September 22

European Jewish Community Day School Crisis Fund Announces $2.7 Million in Grants to 13 Schools

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
September 22

At a Time When Many Jewish Newspapers are Struggling, Detroit’s to Seek Sustainability by Going Nonprofit

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
September 18

In an Era of Crisis, Philanthropy Professionals Weigh in on Key Issues Facing the Sector

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
September 17

“What Gives?” Podcast with Guests Shira & Jay Ruderman

“What Gives?” Podcast with Guests Shira & Jay Ruderman

Source - JFN podcast
September 14

Billionaires: It’s Time to Give Until it Hurts.

Description - Op-Ed by JFN's Andrés Spokoiny

Source - The Forward
September 11

What is COVID-19 Doing to the Jewish Community? A Q & A with Marina Yudborovsky, of Genesis Philanthropy Group

Description - News Article

Source - The Jerusalem Post
September 9

In Turbulent Times, Here’s How Foundation Program Staff See Key Issues in Philanthropy

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
September 10

Amid Layoffs and Funder Bailouts, the Jewish Nonprofit World Is Fearing 2021

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Insider
September 9

UJA-Federation of NY Adds $6.6 Million in Covid Relief

Description - News Article

Source - New York Jewish Week
August 31

Masbia Announces New Tech Support Hotline For Breadline Modernization Transition to Appointments

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Press
September 3

New JFNA Campaign Aims to Support Struggling Jewish Communities

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Insider
September 3

Philanthropy and COVID-19 in the First Half of 2020

Philanthropy and COVID-19 in the First Half of 2020

Description - Report

Source - Center for Disaster Philanthropy & Candid
September 2020

Is Philanthropy’s Pandemic Response Hitting the Mark? Or Making the Usual Mistakes?

Description - Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
September 3

Chicago’s Federation Nailed Its COVID-19 Response. Now It Wants Other Cities to Follow its Lead.

Description - News Article

Source - The Forward
August 27

Help Us Measure Jewish Giving During Covid

Help Us Measure Jewish Giving During Covid

New Project Aims to Document Covid-19’s Impact on Jewish Community

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Insider
August 26

High-Dollar Donors Remain Confident During Pandemic

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
August 25

New Fund Backed by Tech Execs to Donate Government Covid-19 Aid Packages to Israelis in Need

Description - News Article

Source - Calcalist
August 2

Giving to Faith-Based Nonprofits Likely to Hold Steady or Increase, Survey Says

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
July 30

Not All Billionaire Philanthropists Are Created Equal

Description - Article

Source - Worth
July 27

There Is No Better Time Than Now for Philanthropy to Spend Itself Out of Existence

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
July 26

Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund (JCRIF) Awards $10 Million to 20+ Jewish Organizations

Description - Announcement

Source - Jewish Community Response & Impact Fund
July 20

With Refugees Hit Doubly Hard by the Pandemic, Jewish Groups Step up Aid Efforts

Description - News Article (Sponsored by Schusterman Family Foundation)

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
July 17

Will Crisis Lead More Nonprofits to “Marry”? Network Aims to Make Mergers Less Taboo

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
July 15

We Say YES to the Arts!

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
July 15

What We’re Learning: Announcing Natan 2020-2021 Grants

How the Russell Berrie Foundation Backed Trusted Partners When Crisis Struck its Home Region

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
July 14

New Israeli Government-Philanthropy Covid Relief Fund for Nonprofits Now Accepting Applications

Description - Article

Source - JFN Israel
July 14

Jewish Nonprofits Launch Nationwide Volunteer Drive to Respond to Pandemic, Social-Justice Needs

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
July 6

Nearly 11% of the World’s Billionaires Gave to Fight the Pandemic

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
July 6

New Study Shows Promise of Jewish Early Care and Education for Greater and Long-Term Involvement in Jewish Life Among Families with Young Children

Description - News Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
July 7

Money Isn’t Everything: How Local Funders Are Helping Nonprofits Adapt to the New Abnormal

Description - News article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
July 1

Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Redirects All 2020 Institutional Grants to COVID-19 Response

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
July 1

Hadassah Foundation Responds to Surge in Domestic Violence Against Women

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
July 1

During Transformative Times, Foundations Wrestle With How Much to Give, How Fast

Description - News article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
June 30

Foundations Are Breaking All the Rules in the Pandemic. They Need to Keep Doing That.

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 30

Fidelity Donor-Advised-Fund Giving Soars, Especially for Food Assistance

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 26

Philanthropy Rises in Pandemic as Donors Heed the Call for Help

Description - News Article

Source - The New York Times
June 26

Jewish Organizations Are in Danger. Our Legacy Planning Should Make Sure They Survive.

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
June 22

Outside the Tzedakah Box: Conversation with Sharna Goldseker

Outside the Tzedakah Box: Conversation with Sharna Goldseker

Description - Podcast

Source - Jewish Teen Funders Network
June 22

Why a Website Was the Best Gift I Could Give the Tel Aviv Museum of Art

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
June 21

Inside the Foundation Payout Debate: How Crisis and Opportunity Are Forcing Change

Description - Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
June 19

Should Foundations Give Now or Later? There Is No Right Answer

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 17

This World Refugee Day, Calling on the Global Jewish Community to Act

Description - Op-Ed

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
June 17

Leading Foundations Pledge to Give More, Hoping to Upend Philanthropy

Description - News Article

Source - New York Times
June 10

UJA-Federation of New York Announces 54 Layoffs as CEO Forgoes Pay

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
June 10

Real Change or More of the Same? Foundation Leaders Look Beyond COVID-19

Description - News Article

Source - Inside Philanthropy
June 9

Policy Influence: What Foundations are Doing and Why

Description - Report

Source - Center for Effective Philanthropy
May 2020

Nonprofits That Rely on Foundation Grants Fare Better Than Others Amid Pandemic

Description - News Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 8

Why Foundations Like Mine Need to Give More to Stave Off the Collapse of Vital Nonprofits

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 8

What We’re Hearing from the Field May 22 – June 5

Description - Article/Report

Source - eJewishPhilanthropy
June 8

Unlocking the Future of Jewish Engagement: Study of Jewish Young Adults

Description - Report

Source - Berman Jewish Policy Archive
Spring 2020

OGEN Israel Social Loan Fund Raises $30 Million for Coronavirus Relief in Israel

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
June 1

A ‘Super Fund’ Aims to Keep Jewish Nonprofit World From Sinking

Description - News article

Source - New York Jewish Week
June 2

How Grant Makers’ Practices Have Changed Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic (Podcast)

Description - Podcast

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
May 29

A New Fund Is Providing Aid to Jews of Color Struggling Due to Coronavirus

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
May 27

In Jewish Philanthropy, a Case Study in How a Crisis Can Expand Communal Giving

Description - Op-Ed

Source - Inside Philanthropy
May 18

Amid Pandemic Challenges, Jewish Creatives Get Boost from CANVAS, a New Arts & Culture Collaborative

Amid Pandemic Challenges, Jewish Creatives Get Boost from CANVAS, a New Arts & Culture Collaborative

Description - Announcement

Source - CANVAS/JFN
May 19

Despite Crises at Home, US Jewish Charities Keep Sending Money to Israel

Description - News article (sponsored)

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency (Sponsored by JFNA)
May 18

Why These 18 Israeli Donors Are Helping Get Protective Equipment to North American Jewish Social Service Providers

Why These 18 Israeli Donors Are Helping Get Protective Equipment to North American Jewish Social Service Providers

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
May 20

The Russell Berrie Foundation Announces $4.48 Million in Emergency Grants to Support COVID-19 Response Efforts in New Jersey and Israel

Description - Press release

Source - Russell Berrie Foundation
May 19

Introducing the Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund

Introducing the Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund

Source - JFN webinar
May 11

All Together Now: A Matching Grant for Jewish Camp

All Together Now: A Matching Grant for Jewish Camp

Source - JFN webinar
May 7

The Biggest Jewish Coronavirus Relief Fund Will Soon Start Giving Out Loans

Description - News article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
May 12

National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty: How Members Are Responding to Covid-19

National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty: How Members Are Responding to Covid-19

Description - Newsletter

Source - National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty
May 12

Federations Tap Deep Experience and Networks to Respond to Pandemic-Era Needs

Description - News Article (JFNA-sponsored)

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency (Sponsored Content)
May 8

‘HalfMyDAF’ Movement Aims to Spur a Boost in Donor-Advised-Fund Grants

Description - Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
May 7

The Ruderman White Paper on Fair Resource Allocation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Ruderman White Paper on Fair Resource Allocation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Description - White paper

Source - Ruderman Family Foundation
April 2020

Jewish United Fund in Chicago Launches $26 Million Coronavirus Initiative

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
May 5

For Jewish Teens Struggling in the Coronavirus Era, Jewish Groups Extend a Lifeline

Description - News Article (sponsored by JFNA)

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
May 4

Sharansky to Use Genesis Prize Proceeds to Fight Coronavirus

Description - News Article

Source - Associated Press
May 4

How the 25 Biggest Grant Makers Are Responding to the Covid Crisis

Description - Article

Source - Chronicle of Philanthropy
April 30

On This Covid Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Let’s Hit the Reset Button

On This Covid Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Let’s Hit the Reset Button

Description - Yom Ha'atzmaut message

Source - Andrés Spokoiny of JFN
April 29

How US Jewish Groups Are Helping Overwhelmed Health Care Workers

Description - News Article (Sponsored)

Source - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
April 23

$9 Million in Emergency Funding for Jewish Life Projects

Source - UJA-Federation of New York
April 23

Sign the Pledge: Philanthropy’s Commitment During COVID-19

Description - Funder Pledge

Source - Council on Foundations

Russell Berrie Foundation Emergency Funds for Israeli, New Jersey NGOs

Coronavirus and Israeli Women: Needs & Responses

Description - Fact Sheet & Webinar

Source - JFN-Israel, Institute of Law & Philanthropy,Forum of Foundations in Israel
April 5

Details on the New Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund

Description - Article

Source - eJewish Philanthropy
April 21

Summary of Philanthropic Giving in Israel in the Age of COVID-19

Description - Survey Results

Source - Forum of Foundations in Israel
April 20

Coronavirus and Israeli Asylum Seekers: Needs and Responses

Description - Fact Sheet & Webinar

Source - JFN-Israel, Forum on Foundations in Israel, Institute on Law & Philanthropy
April 2

Major Philanthropists Launch $80 Million Initiative to Support Jewish Nonprofits

Description - News Article

Source - Jewish Insider
April 20

Emergency Grants from Ruderman Foundation

Holocaust Survivor COVID-19 Emergency Fund

Source - Claims Conference

Jewish Food Society & Paul E. Singer Foundation Support Jewish Restaurants and Hospital Workers

Source - Jewish Insider

Over $1.5 Million in COVID-19 Rapid-Response Grants Released by Rose Community Foundation

Source - eJewishPhilanthropy
April 2

Jewish Communal Fund Announces $1 Million in Emergency Grants

Philanthropist David Magerman Launches $500,000 Coronavirus Grant Program

Source - Jewish Insider
March 31

Sheldon Adelson Ships Two Million Masks to U.S. Hospitals

Source - Jewish Insider
March 31

Ordering Personal Protective Equipment for Jewish Healthcare Providers and Institutions

Description - Presentation

Source - JFN, the Jewish Federations of North America, and the North American Volunteer Network

$4 Million in Emergency Grants (Phase 1)

Source - The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

San Diego Jewish Community Emergency Fund

Source - Jewish Federation of San Diego, Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, Leichtag Foundation

$2 Million Emergency Fund for Needs in Canada, Israel

Source - Azrieli Foundation

$13.6 Million for Israel’s Hospitals

Source - Edmond de Rothschild Foundation (Israel)

Major Jewish Organizations Form Emergency Pandemic Coalition

Source - eJewish Philanthropy

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