Jewish Federation of Cleveland: Philanthropy

11/08/2015

ENDOWMENT GIFTS: More Than Plug and Play

Tags: Giving, Federation, PR, Philanthropy, Endowment

Endowment funds fulfill a variety of functions for charitable organizations, from support for current operations to reserves for unexpected contingencies. For donors, endowment gifts represent an opportunity to provide ongoing support to a favorite organization or cause while leaving a personal charitable legacy.

10/24/2015

Baby Boomers: Sandwich Generation

Tags: Giving, Federation, PR, Philanthropy, Women

Some call baby boomers the sandwich generation because they are caring for both parents and children. Similarly, many baby boomers are sandwiched between inheriting assets or family businesses and planning for future distributions of their own assets or transferring of the family business.

10/20/2015

Passing of values is a tenet of Judaism

Tags: Giving, Federation, PR, Philanthropy, Women

The first time most of us create a will is when we have children. As we mature and our family structure changes, so too must the manner in which we view our estate plans. A will is more than a means to transfer property; it can be an expression of one’s personal ideals. The passing of values from one generation to the next is one of the most fundamental tenets of Judaism.

01/29/2015

Affordable Overnight Camp for All

Tags: Family, Philanthropy, Federation, PR

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland is committed to making Jewish overnight camp affordable for all families through the Michael and Anita Siegal One Happy Camper Program.

12/18/2014

2015 Campaign Totals Are Here: We Did it!

Tags: Campaign, Federation, Philanthropy

We Did It: Over $30.3 Million Raised for the 2015 Campaign for Jewish Needs!

12/18/2014

Alert: IRA Charitable Rollover Renewed

Tags: Philanthropy, Federation

We are pleased to inform you that federal legislation renewed this year permits the use of tax neutral Individual Retirement Account (“IRA”) Charitable Rollover distributions to the Federation or other qualified charities through December 31, 2014.

12/12/2014