Building a broader donor base is forcing a transformation in grantmaking. Jewish philanthropy has been hard-hit by demographic changes. Last week, I looked at the way the UJA-Federation of New York City is handling the challenge.

UJA-Federation of NYC Exemplifies Changes in Philanthropy

by Geri Stengel on Aug 23, 2011 - 12:20am

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Jewish philanthropy is undergoing a transformation. The challenges it faces are a microcosm of the challenges facing the larger philanthropic community.

What Donors, Grant-Writers Can Learn From Competition Reviewers

by Geri Stengel on May 13, 2010 - 8:00am

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While being asked to judge anything implies some level of expertise, it's a learning experience for the judge as well. For me, serving as an expert reviewer reminded me what to look for in a grantmaker and how to write a grant proposal.

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