Career Philanthropy Professional Complements Institution’s Grantmaking Team, Positions It To Extend In-Country Impact The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) today announced that it has retained philanthropic expert Offi Zisser as a consultant on its grantmaking in Israel. Based in Caesarea, she brings on-the-ground perspective to The Foundation’s extensive giving in Israel, as…
Serving on one of The Foundation’s grants committees is a highlight for many members of our Board of Trustees. Our lay leaders invest significant time and thoughtful effort each year to ensure our grants address timely pressing issues facing our community. Here, three of our grants committee chairs — each a longstanding trustee — share…
Cutting Edge Grants 2.0 Evolves to Meet ‘New Normal,’ Builds on a 15-Year Legacy; Grantseekers’ Webinar Announced LOS ANGELES (March 8, 2022)—The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) today announced the launch of its revamped grants program focused on seeding and growing local innovative programs. It will hold a mandatory webinar on…
In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, The Foundation recently granted $150,000 to The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles’ emergency relief fund to help those directly affected by this developing crisis. In partnership with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and the Jewish Agency for Israel, they are providing vital resources for the…
LOS ANGELES (Jan. 13, 2022)—The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) announced today that its longtime President and Chief Executive Officer Marvin I. Schotland will step down from his post at the end of 2022. One of the region’s longest-tenured nonprofit executives, Schotland has presided over a period of sustained growth and transformation…
To view this article in the Jewish Journal, click here. Helpful Tips to Make Year-End Charitable Giving Easier by Dan Rothblatt, Executive Vice President With the end of the year fast approaching, it’s the time that many begin to think about making their charitable gifts. My colleagues at the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles…