Board Building Blocks
Background on the Foundation’s Strategy
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1. Jim Joseph Foundation Road Map
Updated version of the Daf Yomi-style document sharing the Foundation’s approach to philanthropy and related commentary.
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2. Our Evolution as a National Funder
Summarizing how the Foundation’s approach to funding Jewish education through national and local initiatives has evolved over our 20 year history.
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3. Jewish Education Funding Landscape
Summary of important differences and similarities between the Foundation and other funders that support the same initiatives.
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4. New Paradigm for Outcomes and Measurements
Background on the Foundation’s shift to outcomes centered on connection, meaning, and purpose, reflecting an intentional decision to amplify the powerful impact Jewish learning can have in fostering individual flourishing.
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5. Educating by Understanding Our Learners
Thought piece by Stacie Cherner and Yonah Schiller in eJewish Philanthropy sharing why and how the Foundation explores new and more effective pathways in understanding and practicing Jewish education.
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6. Klal Yisrael: Moving Beyond Binary Descriptions
Thought piece by Stacie Cherner in eJewish Philanthropy discussing the Foundation’s shift to more nuanced language regarding the many ways Jewish people orient themselves to their Jewishness and to formal Jewish community.
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7. Widening the Frame: Rethinking How We Understand Impact in Jewish Learning
Thought piece from Rachel Heligman and Stacie Cherner discussing how to account for the range of impact of Jewish learning experiences to better position the Foundation and others as educational designers.
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8. Overview of Deliberate Strategy
Includes an update on Deliberate grant categories and highlights areas where the Foundation leads.
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9. Summary of Deliberate Grantees
Rundown of Deliberate grantees, separated by grant category.
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10. Overview of Emergent Strategy
Tracing the evolution of the Foundation’s efforts in R&D.
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11. Summary of Emergent Strategy Projects
Rundown of Common Era projects, award size, and current status.
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12. How We Use Research and Evaluation
Overview of the various ways the Foundation strategically engages with evaluation and research to inform our work and influence the field.