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October 20,
2009
Nominate your
favorite groups for a Jewish Choice Award!
What organizations are making a difference? GreatNonprofits and
GuideStar have launched the Jewish Choice Awards, a
popular-choice contest for Jewish nonprofits. It's easy to cast
your vote (you get as many as you want)...all you have to do is
write a short review of your favorite organizations on
GreatNonprofits.org, an online "Zagat" for nonprofits.
Some of our favorite allies are on the list from AJWS to BBYO to
PJA. If you've had a great experience with a Jewish nonprofit,
share
your thoughts here and select Jewish Choice Awards in "Is
this review for a specific content?" While you're there, we hope
you'll write a review for JFSJ too!
The Jewish Choice Awards are a great chance to recognize Jewish
nonprofits that you know are making a difference in the world.
At the end of October, organizations with the most positive
reviews will be featured on the Great Nonprofits list of
Top-Rated Jewish Nonprofits and on Guidestar, the premier site
for philanthropic research on the Web.
Join Mik Moore
in the Bay at J-REC: Jewish Response to the Energy
Challenge
On November 8, join Mik Moore, Chief Strategy Officer, at the
J-REC conference on the Jewish community's role in the emerging
green economy. Hundreds of Jewish leaders are gathering at the
San Francisco Jewish Community Center to share ideas and
experiences that will advance the generational movement for
clean and secure energy.
On Sunday afternoon, join Mik to learn more about JFSJ's Just
Green Jobs initiative that is advancing the creation of
family-supporting green jobs that serve as pathways out of
poverty. Concerned that new jobs would not create economic
security for those most in need, JFSJ's focus is securing good
green jobs for the undertrained unemployed. If it reaches its
potential, a just green economy can combat America's entrenched
poverty and reduce dependence on non-renewable energy.
Positive Returns: The
Power of Socially Responsible Investing
In this economic climate, who's not looking for a place to earn
positive returns? Do you know about the JFSJ's
Community Investment Initiative that earns up to a 3%
financial return and helps create new jobs,
affordable housing, and social services in low-income
communities? That's a positive impact on your wallet and for
families in need.
With a few simple steps, you can invest in the JFSJ
Community Investment Initiative, facilitated through Calvert
Foundation's Community Investment Note. You can invest for as
little as $1,000 and choose the term of your investment (1, 3,
5, 7, or 10 years), the rate of return (0-3%), and the region
you want to have an impact.
Your investment enables residents to obtain the financial
capital necessary to take control of their communities by buying
homes, starting or reestablishing businesses, and creating
healthcare, childcare, and educational facilities. It's the
Jewish approach to transforming communities. We invite you to
join JFSJ in strengthening low-income communities!
Want to know more?
Read an investor's reflections
on participating in the JFSJ Community Investment Initiative.
Download our brochure, Investing
in Change.
Or call Laura Wintroub at (215) 885-1293 x115.
JFSJ and Selah Recognized
by Slingshot
Jewish Funds for Justice (JFSJ) and its Selah Leadership Program
have been named two of the nation's 50 most innovative Jewish
nonprofits in Slingshot, a resource guide created by
next-generation philanthropists. JFSJ is proud to be among
friends and allies from Hazon to Ikar to Uri L'Tzedek.
Slingshot, now in its fifth year, features organizations,
leaders, and programs that have taken an innovative approach to
addressing ago-old concerns of identity and community in Jewish
life today. JFSJ is honored to be named to Slinshot's list for
the fifth year in a row.
JFSJ's Selah Leadership Program is one of only ten organizations
selected to receive a capacity building grant from the
Slingshot Fund, which supports organizations with
financial and programmatic support.
The organizations listed in Slingshot are selected from
among hundreds of nominees across the country and undergo an
extensive evaluation process overseen by several dozen
foundation professionals. Finalists are chosen based on their
strength in four areas: innovation, impact, leadership, and
organizational efficiency. To learn more, visit www.slingshotfund.org.
We're Hiring!
Are you looking to join a fast-paced, ambitious organization
creating a just, fair, and compassionate America? JFSJ is
looking for new people to join the team:
- Director of Advocacy
- Grant Writer
Visit our
website for full job descriptions and application
instructions.
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