Startup Nation
That headline, believe it or not, refers to Israel, and also serves as the title of a new book by Dan Senor and Saul Singer. Start Up Nationaddress the trillion dollar question: How is…
Read moreGoogle Co-Founder Brin Gives $1 million to HIAS
From:JPost.com and the JTA Google co-founder Sergey Brin has given a $1 million gift to the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. Google co-founder Sergey Brin Photo: AP [file] HIAS was one of the groups that…
Read moreThe Power of the Cirlce
by Tamar Snyder Staff Writer: Jewish Week of New York The Power Of The Circle: the Next Phase in Jewish Philanthropy Rochelle Kleter never pictured herself as a philanthropist. The first-generation American, born to…
Read moreBeing “Stiff Necked” and Following Trends
This quote could help explain why the Jewish community lags a little behind in following trends, including trends in social media and new fundraising application. What’s your 2 cents? We’d love to hear from…
Read moreAnother Take on Efficiency
Maybe it’s time to take another look at efficiency as a measure of worth, especially in the non-profit sector. There are other factors involved, and they need to be considered when making a donation.…
Read moreSecular vs. Religious
Thanks to the New York Times for the above graphic. Clear, concise and to-the-point. Charitable contributions drop drastically in 2008 while donations to religious organizations defy the trend and actually rise. What’s the message…
Read moreReflections on Maimonide’s 8- Levels of Charity (Tzedakah)
What’s the Jewish perspective on giving? A good place to start is Maimonides and his eight levels of charity. Sasha Dichter beaks it down for us in his post “Reflections on Maimonides’ 8 levels…
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