Federations and Philanthropy news update, June 4, 2015

One year ago, the tragic deaths of Gilad Shaer, Naftali Fraenkel and Eyal Yifrach evoked an outpouring of solidarity from Federations and Jewish communities throughout the world. Today their families announced the creation of Unity Day to honor their memories.

 

 
A major Jewish philanthropist and donor to Jewish Federations signs a pledge to donate over half his fortune to charity. In two op-eds, JFNA’s former Associate Vice President, Planned Giving and Endowments discusses how local Federations can increase endowments and focus on individual donors.