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In Uncertain Times: 5 Ways Donors Can Help Address Communal Needs

Federal layoffs are deeply impacting our region and forcing families as well as Jewish agencies and area nonprofits to grapple with financial insecurity. Here are five recommendations for how donors can help organizations meet and transcend this moment.

Three Pillars of the Jewish Community Foundation

Giving Jewishly

Incorporating Jewish values into why and how we give

Effective Philanthropy

Using trust-based practices, building partnerships, measuring and evaluating impact, including nonprofit perspectives, and building an understanding of systems change into our grantmaking practices

Building and Bridging

Cultivating deep relationships by engaging both within and beyond the Jewish community, having conversations across lines of difference, and showing up in solidarity with other marginalized groups

What We’re Learning

The Jewish Community Foundation provides donors with learning opportunities to increase the effectiveness of their philanthropy. We provide resources so you can deepen your connection to the community, your Jewish values, uncover different perspectives and new innovations, build community partnerships, engage with national thought leaders, and collaborate with like-minded donors.

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A Statement On Solidarity and Justice

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Jewish Women’s Collective Response Fund Grants Support Israeli Women Post-Oct. 7th

Silent Cry - Sexual Violence Crimes on October 7

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Should You Give Jewishly?

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The Renewable Resource of Mutual Care

The Role of Philanthropy in Decolonizing Wealth

Upcoming Events

Join us for opportunities to build community, connect to your Jewish values, and explore ways to maximize your philanthropic impact.

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I Believe Israeli Women

Join the Fund for Women and Girls and Jewish Women International for the United States debut of a new report…
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Get to Know the Jewish Fertility Foundation

Join the Jewish Fertility Foundation for an inspiring talk with CEO Elana Frank to learn about the impact of the…

Community Collaboration

InSolidarity: Bridging Differences, Deepen Authentic Relationships and Understanding to Fight Extremism and Hate in All Forms

InSolidarity is a community initiative that seeks to build the capacity and skills of people from multiple faiths, religious, racial, and ethnic groups across the DMV to bridge across difference, forge deeper relationships, and come together across shared purpose and values in order to ultimately strengthen our democracy and advance outcomes in the Greater Washington region.

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Community Collaboration

The Jewish Community Foundation participates in funder and community collaboratives to better understand the needs of the Jewish Community in Israel and the diaspora, as well as the Greater Washington Community.

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Solidarity Work

We are committed to combatting all forms of hate and extremism in our region. Recognizing the parallel missions and convictions of many of our donors and partners, we believe now is the time to deepen the understanding between our communities and our commitment to action, starting with an interfaith lens.

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Intergenerational Giving

Intergenerational giving embodies the Jewish value of tzedakah, the closest Hebrew word to philanthropy. Tzedakah transcends charity, calling each generation to engage in the shared work of pursuing justice. As more families prepare to transfer wealth to new generations, we are working with donors in our community to enhance their legacy of intergenerational giving. We can help your family create a giving strategy, connect with community and learn about giving opportunities, consider how to evaluate giving the impact of your giving, align giving approaches and plan for the future.

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"Each generation of women face different challenges in achieving full equality. Sometimes it is difficult to hear the truths of the next generation and to take a place of support, encouragement and assistance as they do the work required by the new realities of the day. The Shards of Light Foundation [held at the Jewish Community Foundation] is dedicated to providing this kind of support to women."
– FUND HOLDER
"To make change you have to be present and in an ongoing relationship with one’s community and with the populations you are working with."
– FUND HOLDER
“Our family views Tzedakah as a collaborative effort. The parents check in with the younger generations and empower their voices and opinions.”
– DONOR
“I believe the best way we can combat antisemitism is to make visible how Jewish individuals are showing up in the DC community to build towards a better future for everyone by living their Jewish values.”
– NONPROFIT LEADER

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