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© 2014 Jim Joseph Foundation

Experiments in Jewish Teen Education Webinar Series Session 4:

Jewish Teen Philanthropy

Prepared for the Thursday, January 8th, 2014 Session Co-Hosted by:

© 2014 Jim Joseph Foundation 2

Logistics for this Webinar

• Questions and comments can be sent via:

• ReadyTalk Chat Tool (on the bar on the left)

• Email to Jon at [email protected]

• Participants are on mute

• Presenter bios and slides sent in advance

• Webinar is being recorded


Introductions: JFN

Samantha Beinhacker Director of Member Services Jewish Funders Network


Introductions: Co-Hosts

Ricky Shechtel Founder, Jewish Community Youth Foundation Co-founder, Jewish Teen Funders Network

Stefanie Zelkind Director Jewish Teen Funders Network

Jon Marker Program Officer Jim Joseph Foundation


Why a Webinar Series?


Webinar Series: Current Plans

July 25th: Engaging Teens in Public High Schools Case Study: Jewish Student Connection October 21st: Models of Collaboration Case Study: North Shore Teen Initiative December 5th: Reaching Scale and Engaging Adult Volunteers Case Study: BBYO January 8th: Community-Based Teen Philanthropy Programs Case Study: Jewish Teen Funders Network 2014: To Be Determined


Goals for Today’s Call

1. Re-Introduce the webinar series

2. Share learning about Jewish Teen Philanthropy

3. Create an open space for dialogue among funders


Agenda for Today’s Call

1. Introduction from Jim Joseph Foundation

2. Presentation from JTFN Nation Director

What is Jewish Teen Philanthropy?

3. Local Funder Perspective

Teen Philanthropy on the Ground

4. Question and Answer

5. Conclusion and next steps


National Director Perspective

Stefanie Zelkind Director Jewish Teen Funders Network


What is Jewish Teen Philanthropy?

values and traditions ages 13-18 grantmaking (giving money in an intentional/strategic way)

Jewish Teen Philanthropy


History of Jewish Teen Philanthropy & JTFN

Secular youth philanthropy: Kellogg Foundation, Council of Michigan Foundations.

Jewish teen philanthropy emerges organically.

Jewish Funders Network convenes philanthropic leaders to determine how to support this growing field.

100 teen philanthropists-in-training come together at annual JFN Conference; Jewish Teen Funders Network founded as central resource for training, networking, and information-sharing.

138 local programs in the JTFN Network across North America

1980s

1990s

2001

2006

2014


Jewish Teen Philanthropy Program Models

106

32

Teen Foundations Individual Giving Programs


Program Models: The Basics

Teen Foundations:

• Granting pooled funds

• Collective giving

• Simulates a foundation

board

Individual Giving Programs:

• Personal accounts (e.g. Sarah Cohen B’nai Tzedek Fund)

• Individual giving

• Simulates donor-advised fund


106

32

Teen FoundationsIndividual Giving Programs

Programs by Institutions

41

20

18

10

10 5

2

Summer CampsSynagoguesFederationsCommunity FoundationsDay SchoolsJewish Education AgenciesJCCs

106 Teen Foundations


Goals of a Jewish Teen Foundation

• Teach basic philanthropy principles and giving with Jewish values

• Develop teen leadership

• Encourage group decision-making and build consensus-reaching skills


Teen Foundations By the Numbers

Over

2,000 Teens

Annually

Over

$750,000

Awarded Annually

Based on 2012 JTFN “Where Did the Money Go” Survey

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Teen Foundations By the Numbers

2 24

12

9

21

7

13

0

5

10

15

20

25

$0-$1,000 $1,001-$5,000 $5,001-$10,000 $10,001+

Num

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f Tee

n Fo

unda

tions

Total Amount Awarded

2008-2009

2011-2012

Based on 2012 JTFN “Where Did the Money Go” Survey


Core Content of a Jewish Teen Foundation

Jewish Texts and Values Clarification

Mission Statements

Nonprofits/Grantmaking

Request for Proposals

Site Visits

Consensus Building

Grant Decisions

Celebration and Sharing


Jewish Teen Philanthropy is REAL

RESPONSIBILITY

IMPACT MONEY

COMMUNITY OF PEERS

REAL

DECISIONS

JEWISH LEARNING


Jewish Teen Philanthropy WORKS


Jewish Teen Philanthropy WORKS

“Organizational partnerships”

“Committed adult volunteers”

“Social media and technology”

WHATWORKS

“Variety of learning modalities”

“Different levels of responsibilities”

“Skin in the game”


Local Funder Perspective

Ricky Shechtel Founder, Jewish Community Youth Foundation Co-founder, Jewish Teen Funders Network


• Operates out of Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Greater Mercer County, NJ

• Each participant contributes $120 toward grantmaking pool

• Five-year program: • 8th Grade: Local Social Service • 9th Grade: National Social Service • 10th Grade: Jewish Art & Culture • 11th Grade: Outreach & Advocacy • 12th Grade: Israel

Jewish Community Youth Foundation


JCYF Ten Years of Impact: 2003-2012

• In ten years, 357 teens have participated in JCYF.

• Impact report presents key findings from various constituents:

• 69% of JCYF Alumni • 64% of Parents • 88% of Grant Recipients

• JCYF has awarded $463,745 in grants.


• 95% of alumni responded that their Jewish identity was enhanced as a result of their experiences with JCYF.

• Alumni reported a strong commitment to the broader Jewish community as a result of participating in JCYF.

JCYF Impact: Alumni


JCYF Impact: Alumni

Alumni reported gaining (and still using) the following leadership skills: • How to listen to others – 94% • How to disagree with someone

else respectfully – 87% • How to build consensus – 84% • How to present ideas – 84% • How to form an opinion – 77% • How to be a leader – 76% • How to speak in public – 73%


JCYF Impact: Parents

• 94% of parents agree that JCYF is an innovative way to engage diverse teens in making a difference Jewishly.

• 97% of parents agree that JCYF educates youth about the needs and challenges of their community and empower them to address those needs.

• 95% of parents agree that JCYF helps prepare the community’s future leaders while teaching Jewish values and practices of philanthropy.

• 66% of parents report that the nature and/or frequency of conversations with their teens changed as a result of JCYF.


JCYF Impact: Grant Recipients

• In 10 years of grantmaking, JCYF has awarded $463,745 in grants.

• 92% of grantees reported that JCYF increased their awareness of the potential of Jewish leadership.

• 76% of grantees said JCYF positively affected their attitudes about Jewish young people serving in community leadership roles.

• 68% of grantees were encouraged to think about how to increase Jewish youth engagement in their organization.


JTFN: Strength of a Network

JTFN Initiatives: • “Think Outside the Tzedakah Box” Camp Philanthropy Program • “Stepping Up” Long Island Philanthropy Program • Teen Foundation Board International Rollout Program • Lunch & Learn Webinar Series • Jewish Teen Philanthropy Summit: June 9-10, New York City

Connect further with JTFN: • Find Teen Philanthropy in your area: www.jtfn.org/network • Join the JTFN Mailing List: www.jtfn.org • Schedule a Consultation: [email protected]

http://www.jtfn.org/network

http://www.jtfn.org/

mailto:[email protected]


Question and Answer

Please submit your questions using:

• ReadyTalk’s chat feature

• Email [email protected]


For Continued Learning

Materials Referenced on the Call:

• Research Report: Effective Strategies for Engaging Jewish Teens http://jimjosephfoundation.org/evaluations/effective-strategies-for-educating-and-engaging-jewish-teens/

• Jewish Community Youth Foundation Impact Report http://www.jtfn.org/resources/jewish-community-youth-foundations-ten-years-impact

• Overall Jewish Teen Philanthropy Reports and Articles http://www.jtfn.org/reports

• Website: Jewish Teen Funders Network http://www.jtfn.org

Additional Research on Jewish Teen Education and Engagement:

• Research Report: Current Trends in Jewish Teen Participation with Out-of-School Activities http://www.rcfdenver.org/reports/CurrentTrendsinJewishTeenParticipation0210.pdf

• Research Report: Engaging Jewish Teens: A Study of New York Teens, Parents and Practitioners http://www.brandeis.edu/cmjs/pdfs/EngagingJewishTeens/EngagingJewishTeens111011.pdf

• Through the Prism, Reflections on The Curriculum Initiative (TCI) http://tcionline.org/Through_the_Prism_Reflections_on_TCI.pdf

http://jimjosephfoundation.org/evaluations/effective-strategies-for-educating-and-engaging-jewish-teens/

http://www.jtfn.org/resources/jewish-community-youth-foundations-ten-years-impact

http://www.jtfn.org/reports

http://www.jtfn.org/

http://www.rcfdenver.org/reports/CurrentTrendsinJewishTeenParticipation0210.pdf

http://www.brandeis.edu/cmjs/pdfs/EngagingJewishTeens/EngagingJewishTeens111011.pdf

http://tcionline.org/Through_the_Prism_Reflections_on_TCI.pdf


Presenter Contact Information

Representing Funders:

• Jon Marker, Program Officer, Jim Joseph Foundation [email protected]

• Samantha Beinhacker, Director of Member Services, Jewish Funders Network [email protected]

Representing Jewish Teen Funders Network:

• Stefanie Zelkind, Director, Jewish Teen Funders Network [email protected]

• Ricky Shechtel, Founder, Jewish Community Youth Foundation, Co-Founder, JTFN [email protected]






Conclusion

• Thank you for your participation

• We welcome your feedback

• More seminars to come? Please let us know your thoughts!

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