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Jun 16, 2015

Federation-funded WINGS Jewish Agency program supports 830 lone soldiers

WINGS, a Federation-funded program of The Jewish Agency, will support 830 lone soldiers this year. The program, founded in 2005, has helped thousands of young IDF volunteers from overseas whose parents do not live in Israel to prepare for entry into Israeli civilian life. Learn more.

 

Jun 16, 2015

Mandel Center convenes 120 Federation pros for Appreciative Inquiry webinar

The Mandel Center for Leadership Excellence convened more than 120 Federation professionals for the first of three online professional development webinars. The session explored Appreciative Inquiry, a framework that helps groups identify what's working well in the office and why, and then…

Jun 10, 2015

Mandel Center Supports Skills Conference for South Florida Federations

The Mandel Center for Leadership Excellence supported a Tri-County Conference for executive staff of South Florida Federations last week. Similar meetings, which emphasize resource sharing and skills building, convened Federation professionals from Cincinnati, Louisville, Indianapolis and C…

Jun 10, 2015

Federations and Philanthropy News Update, June 10, 2015

An annual report on donor-advised funds shows increased charitable giving compared to the past few years.
 


Meanwhile, Federations are featured in Toronto, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, H…

Jun 10, 2015

Federation Support Helps Israelis in the South Continue to Rebuild

Israelis in the South continue to rebuild and recover nearly a year after Operation Protective Edge ended. The $55 million Federations raised is critical to that ongoing effort, helping to bolster the region's economy and networks of support, revitalize affected communities and empower new l…