STRATEGIC PARTNERS FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE JCA’s key strategic partners bring innovation and forward thinking to our community – exploring new funding models, fostering a culture of giving, developing tomorrow’s leaders, and cultivating a strong sense of Jewish identity for future generations.
THE GIVING FORUM (TGF) “Given the challenges that face us and the ever increasing need, it is clear that a fresh approach to ensure sustainable giving for our community will grow in importance over time. Encouraging this support remains the central mission of The Giving Forum.”
Greg Shand The Giving Forum Established in 2015, The Giving Forum has taken a leadership position as cornerstone funders of a number of important projects that aim to have a significant impact on the long-term sustainability of the local Jewish community. Their funding has been central to JCA’s Jumpstart initiative to engage younger members of the community and cultivate new committed donors, to the creation of JCA The Choice Foundation to provide
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ongoing support for disability services in the community and to funding aimed at moving the Sydney Jewish Museum closer to being self-sustainable. TGF is focused on key community continuity programs to address long-term security needs and advocacy initiatives, to develop a community centre with the Hakoah at White City development, to enable capital upgrades at Jewish day schools and a much-needed refurbishment of the Sydney Chevra Kadisha. These
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projects alone require in excess of $150 million over the coming years. This year, The Giving Forum members also led an initiative providing a communal response to the devastating Australian bushfires. Through their pivotal role in local philanthropy, The Giving Forum members have catalysed further funding from other donors who have joined them in supporting these changemaking community projects.
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