Grantmaking
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Giving Circle Essentials
Giving Circle Essentials is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the giving circle process.
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Giving to Jewish Organizations: A Short History and Discussion Questions
A brief history and some thought-provoking discussion questions to use with your circle.
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One-year vs. Multi-year Grants
This resource will help your circle consider options about your grantmaking timeline.
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Program Grants vs General Operating Support & Eight Tips for Being a Good Donor
Philanthropic best practices and tips on being a good donor.
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Sample Documents for Grantmaking Process
This collection includes an evaluation rubric, a sample grant agreement, and grantee report form.
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Guide to Site Visits & Site Visit Summary Form
A site visit can be a great way to engage giving circle members, but outings benefit from planning.
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Grant Focus Areas
Learn about different frameworks that may help when selecting grant focus areas.
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GREENBOOK Hitchadshut Yehudit: Jewish Renewal in Israel
JFN has launched a series of guides aimed at supporting funders to optimize the impact of their g...
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GREENBOOK Jewish Day School Financial Sustainability and Affordability
JFN has launched a series of guides aimed at supporting funders to optimize the impact of their g...
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Funding Jewish Innovation: A Resource Guide
This guide answers core questions about funding innovation.
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Tips for Decline Phone Calls
Not sure how to approach a call with an organization your circle has decided not to fund?
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Slingshot Guide
Compilation of the most innovative organizations in the North American Jewish community today.
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Guide to ROI Community Initiatives
A resource for pop-up giving circles, brought to you by ROI Community.
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Organizational Guide: Economic Development in Israel
A selection of organizations and initiatives that focus on economic development in Israel.
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Funding for Inclusion: Women and Girls in the Equation
This guide provides examples of how gender considerations are addressed in European foundations.
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Grants to Individuals: Investing in People and Their Communities
In this guide, grantmakers talk about the rigors and rewards of investing in people.
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The Effective Exit: Managing the End of a Funding Relationship
In grantmaking, is there such a thing as the good goodbye?
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Working with Start-Ups: Grantmakers and New Organizations
In this guide, grantmakers describe their experiences as supporters of new nonprofits, or start-ups.
