Understanding how faith shapes giving can be essential to building meaningful relationships with donors. These resources from the Association of Fundraising Professionals are designed to help fundraisers deepen their knowledge of philanthropic traditions across faith communities, with insights into Muslim and Jewish philanthropy, cultural context, and approaches to engaging donors with respect and authenticity.
In this micro-learning video, Lisa Greer, Brian Gawor, CFRE, and Elad Dvash-Banks explore the history, scope, and diversity of Jewish philanthropy through the complementary perspectives of a donor, a fundraiser, and a non-Jewish ally. They discuss Jewish giving patterns and practical considerations for fundraisers seeking to build authentic relationships with Jewish donors.
Whether you identify with a faith, you work for a religious organization, or you're interested in engaging authentically with a specific subset of donors, joining an affinity group is a great way to find connection, resources, and inspiration. Check out upcoming virtual meetings or join the online discussion community for the Muslim, Jewish, or Faith-Based groups to start building relationships.