activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 12
- Mobilizing emergency relief aid Emergency Humanitarian Response CoordinationCoordinates urgent relief efforts for communities impacted by war abroad and natural disasters domestically, providing timely humanitarian support.
- Mobilizing emergency relief aid Emergency Humanitarian Response CoordinationCoordinates urgent relief efforts for communities impacted by war internationally and natural disasters domestically.
- Mobilizing emergency relief aid Emergency Humanitarian Response CoordinationCoordinates and deploys urgent relief aid in response to international conflicts and domestic natural disasters, supporting affected communities in times of crisis.
- Providing interest-free loans through Hebrew Free Loan Interest-Free Loan ProgramsOffers interest-free loans totaling over $8 million to support individuals, students, and small business owners with personal and financial needs.
- Providing interest-free loans through Hebrew Free Loan Interest-Free Loan ProgramsOffers interest-free loans totaling over $8 million to support individuals, students, and small businesses with personal and financial needs.
- Providing interest-free loans to individuals and businesses Interest-Free Loan ProgramsOffers interest-free loans through Hebrew Free Loan, distributing over $8 million to support small businesses, students, and individuals with personal financial needs.
- Responding to antisemitism and enhancing community security Jewish Community Security & AdvocacyAddresses antisemitism by increasing security at Jewish sites across the Bay Area and supporting Jewish college students through safety and engagement initiatives.
- Responding to antisemitism and enhancing community security Jewish Community Security & AdvocacyCounters antisemitism by increasing security at Jewish institutions across the Bay Area and providing support to Jewish college students.
- Responding to antisemitism and supporting Jewish safety Jewish Community Security & AdvocacyAddresses rising antisemitism by funding enhanced security measures at Jewish institutions across the Bay Area and supporting the safety and well-being of Jewish college students.
- Supporting Jewish identity through community programs Jewish Identity and Community Engagement ProgramsOffers and supports programs that strengthen Jewish identity across the lifespan, including early childhood education, summer camps, teen engagement, campus Hillel, family programs, and senior care services.
- Supporting Jewish identity through community programs Jewish Identity and Community Engagement ProgramsOffers and supports programs that strengthen Jewish identity, including early childhood education, summer camps, teen programs, campus Hillel, family engagement, and senior care services.
- Supporting Jewish identity through community programs Jewish Identity and Community Engagement ProgramsOffers and supports programs that strengthen Jewish identity across life stages, including early childhood education, summer camps, teen engagement, campus Hillel, family programs, and senior care services.
capacity building · 8
- Advancing inclusion and equity through impact investing Impact Funding for Women-Led Ecohealth TechSupports organizations promoting inclusion and equity via its Impact Investing program, which directs capital to mission-aligned initiatives.
- Advancing inclusion and equity through impact investing Impact Funding for Women-Led Ecohealth TechSupports organizations that promote inclusion and equity via its Impact Investing program, leveraging financial tools to drive social change within the Jewish community.
- Advancing inclusion and equity through impact investing Impact Funding for Women-Led Ecohealth TechSupports organizations working toward inclusion and equity via its Impact Investing program, which directs capital to mission-aligned initiatives.
- Funding Jewish causes in California Local Community GrantmakingActs as the single largest funder of Jewish causes in California, providing financial support to a broad network of organizations and initiatives.
- Funding Jewish causes in California Local Community GrantmakingActs as the single largest funder of Jewish causes in California, providing financial support across a broad network of organizations and initiatives.
- Investing in Jewish human and social service agencies Jewish Community Support ServicesProvides funding and support to a network of Jewish human and social service agencies to improve quality of life for individuals in need.
- Investing in Jewish human and social service agencies Jewish Community Support ServicesProvides funding and support to a network of Jewish human and social service agencies to enhance service quality and expand impact for individuals in need.
- Investing in Jewish human and social service agencies Jewish Community Support ServicesProvides funding and support to a network of Jewish human and social service agencies to improve service quality and expand access for individuals in need.
strategies · 30
how they think
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- Collective impact via strategic giving and leadership mobilization collective_impactDrives large-scale change by uniting philanthropists, organizations, and leaders through strategic giving, collective action, and shared leadership to strengthen Jewish life.
- Community security capacity building community_security_supportEnhances the safety and resilience of Jewish organizations by providing no-cost security training and technical assistance.
- Community security support for Jewish organizations community_security_supportEnhances the safety and resilience of Jewish institutions by providing no-cost security training and technical assistance.
- Community security through training and technical assistance community_security_supportEnhances the safety of Jewish organizations by providing no-cost security training and technical support, addressing vulnerabilities proactively.
- Donor advisory and strategic philanthropy donor_advisory_modelActs as a center for Jewish philanthropy by advising donors using professional expertise and local innovation to align giving with community needs and maximize impact.
- Donor advisory model informed by regional innovation donor_advisory_modelActs as a center for Jewish philanthropy by advising donors using insights from the Bay Area’s culture of innovation, enhancing the effectiveness and relevance of giving.
- Donor advisory model informed by regional innovation culture donor_advisory_modelActs as a center for Jewish philanthropy by advising donors through a model shaped by the Bay Area’s culture of innovation, enhancing the effectiveness and intentionality of giving.
- Donor-advised fund facilitation donor-advised fund administrationEnables philanthropists to establish donor-advised funds with a low barrier to entry (simple agreement and $5,000 minimum), streamlining donor participation in Jewish communal giving.
- Donor-advised fund facilitation donor-advised fund administrationEnables donors to establish donor-advised funds through a low-barrier process requiring only a simple agreement and $5,000 initial contribution, lowering entry thresholds for philanthropy.
- Donor-advised fund facilitation with low barriers to entry donor-advised fund administrationEnables accessible philanthropy by offering a streamlined process to establish donor-advised funds with a simple agreement and a $5,000 minimum contribution, lowering entry barriers for new donors.
- Grantmaking and community programming as community-building tools grantmaking_and_community_programsBuilds thriving Jewish communities in the Bay Area, Israel, and globally through strategic grantmaking and direct community programs.
- Grantmaking and community programming as core community-building tools grantmaking_and_community_programsBuilds resilient and vibrant Jewish communities through strategic grantmaking and direct community programs across the Bay Area, Israel, and globally.
- Impact investing for workforce development in marginalized communities impact_investing_for_workforce_developmentUses impact loans to fund workforce development and cost-free tech training programs for marginalized populations, including new immigrants and Ethiopian Israelis, promoting economic inclusion.
- Impact investing for workforce development in marginalized populations impact_investing_for_workforce_developmentUses impact loans to fund cost-free tech training and workforce development programs for marginalized groups, including new immigrants and Ethiopian Israelis, creating pathways to economic inclusion.
- Impact investing for workforce inclusion impact_investing_for_workforce_developmentDeploys impact loans to fund workforce development and cost-free tech training for marginalized populations, including new immigrants and Ethiopian Israelis, promoting economic inclusion.
- Jewish identity and lifecycle programming jewish_identity_developmentFosters enduring Jewish engagement by supporting age-specific programs that nurture Jewish identity from early childhood through young adulthood.
- Jewish identity development across the lifespan jewish_identity_developmentStrengthens Jewish continuity by supporting age-specific programs that nurture Jewish identity from early childhood through adolescence and into young adulthood.
- Jewish identity development across the lifespan jewish_identity_developmentSupports the formation and continuity of Jewish identity through age-specific programming from early childhood through young adulthood.
- Philanthropy-driven Jewish community development philanthropy-driven community developmentFosters thriving Jewish communities locally, in Israel, and globally by inspiring and mobilizing philanthropists to create meaningful impact through strategic giving and collective action.
- Philanthropy-driven Jewish community development philanthropy-driven community developmentStrengthens Jewish life locally, in Israel, and globally by mobilizing philanthropists through strategic grantmaking, collective action, and leadership development, grounded in a vision of meaningful impact.
- Philanthropy-driven community development through donor inspiration philanthropy-driven community developmentFosters thriving Jewish communities locally and globally by inspiring philanthropists to create meaningful impact, leveraging donor engagement as a mechanism for communal growth.
- Professionalized philanthropy through executive leadership professionalized-philanthropyApplies a professionalized approach to fundraising and donor engagement by employing a dedicated philanthropy executive to lead and scale giving efforts.
- Social justice and equity partnerships social_justice_partnershipsAdvances equity and inclusion by funding organizations that serve marginalized communities, guided by Jewish values of social justice.
- Social justice partnerships grounded in Jewish values social_justice_partnershipsAdvances equity and inclusion by funding organizations that serve marginalized communities, operationalizing Jewish social justice values through targeted partnerships.
- Social justice partnerships grounded in Jewish values social_justice_partnershipsAdvances equity and inclusion by funding and partnering with organizations that serve marginalized communities, guided by Jewish social justice principles.
- Strategic alignment through dedicated impact leadership strategy-and-impactEnsures organizational strategy is aligned with measurable impact through a dedicated executive role focused on strategy and impact.
- Strategic impact alignment strategy-and-impactEnsures organizational strategy is aligned with measurable impact through dedicated executive leadership focused on strategy and evaluation.
- Tikkun olam through donor empowerment tikkun_olam_philanthropySupports donors in enacting their vision of tikkun olam (repairing the world) by combining deep understanding of community needs with flexible and diverse giving vehicles.
- Tikkun olam through donor empowerment and community insight tikkun_olam_philanthropyEmpowers donors to advance tikkun olam by aligning their philanthropic vision with deep knowledge of community needs and a range of giving vehicles.
- Tikkun olam through donor empowerment and community insight tikkun_olam_philanthropyEmpowers donors to advance tikkun olam (repairing the world) by aligning their philanthropic goals with deep knowledge of community needs and offering diverse giving vehicles.
named programs · 15
what they call their work
American Jewish Distribution Committee (JDC)
Global humanitarian partner providing urgent crisis relief in Israel and worldwide
Community Security
Provides no-cost security training, consultation, and technical assistance to Jewish organizations in Northern California
Diller Teen Fellows
Yearlong leadership program for teens to explore Jewish identity, build leadership skills, and create positive change
Giving Circles
Groups of individuals who pool their donations and decide together where to grant funds, such as the Jewish Pride Fund.
Giving Vehicles
Offers various options for giving, including Donor-Advised Funds, to empower donors to support causes important to them.
Hebrew Free Loan
Offers interest-free loans to members of the Northern California Jewish community for personal, educational, and business needs
Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) Bay Area
Mobilizes the Bay Area Jewish community and allies to combat antisemitism, advance social justice, and strengthen civic engagement
Jewish Pride Fund
LGBTQIA+ giving circle that supports LGBTQIA+ and Jewish communities in the Bay Area, nationally, and in Israel
Jewish Pride Fund (JPF)
A giving circle supporting the needs, values, and interests of the LGBTQIA+ and Jewish communities in the Bay Area, nationally, and in Israel.
Jewish Teen Foundation
Engages high school students in philanthropy, social justice, and grantmaking to support community issues
Legacy & Gift Planning
Assists individuals in creating a legacy rooted in Jewish values through charitable gift planning.
PJ Library
Provides free, age-appropriate Jewish books and resources to children ages 0-12 and their families to inspire Jewish connection and identity
Philanthropy Advising
Provides guidance to philanthropists on making meaningful and impactful differences in the world.
Shalom Bayit
Supports domestic violence prevention and response within the Jewish community through partnership with the Bay Area’s center for this work
Social Finance Israel
Supports Career Impact Bond program providing cost-free tech training for new immigrants and Ethiopian Israelis to promote economic integration
relationships · 12
who they work with
- American Jewish Distribution Committee Partner — Global humanitarian aid partner providing crisis relief, including food, medicine, and trauma counseling.
- Camp Tawonga Partner — Supports leadership development rooted in Camp Tawonga experiences.
- Campus Hillel Partner — Partner organization supporting Jewish student life on college campuses.
- Dan Safier Partner — Vice Chair of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco.
- Developers’ Institute Partner — Organization training new immigrants and members of the Ethiopian community as programmers through a nine-month bootcamp.
- Hebrew Free Loan Partner — Provides interest-free loans to members of the Northern California Jewish community for personal, educational, and business needs.
- JCCSF Partner — Co-hosts a Mimouna celebration event with JIMENA.
- JIMENA Partner — Co-hosts a Mimouna celebration event with JCCSF.
- JIMENA Partner — Collaborates on the SF Sephardic Fellowship for communal professionals in Jewish institutions.
- Laura Lauder Partner — Board Chair of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco.
- Shalom Bayit Partner — Bay Area organization focused on domestic violence prevention and response within the Jewish community.
- Social Finance Israel Partner — Partner in launching a Career Impact Bond to support workforce training for new immigrants and Ethiopian Israelis.