New Data Suggests Charitible Giving Increases in Election Year

Contrary to popular opinion, a collection of 2012 giving data suggests that political donors increase their charitable giving during an election year. 

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a topic at the forefront of Federations’ advocacy and inclusion agendas. For help planning events or to connect with Federation disability inclusion specialists, please contact Aaron Kaufman, senior legislative associate. 

Brazilian Alyiah Rises 150% Over Past Two Years

Aliyah from Brazil rose 150% over the past two years, with dozens of olim arriving in Israel on Monday. More than 1,000 Brazilians have begun the aliyah process for 2016, part of a surge in immigration to Israel from Latin America. Read about an Israeli emissary in Brazil from Federation par…

New Study Hopes to Measure Long-Term Impact of Jewish Youth Programming

The Jim Joseph Foundation and George Washington University aim to develop a common set of measures to indicate the rate of Jewish learning and growth for teens and young adults.

Creating a "Culture of Philanthropy"

New report reveals that organizations have started to foster a "culture of philanthropy" in which everyone has a part to play in raising funds.