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2018 YEAR IN REVIEW 1 2018 YEAR IN REVIEW 2018 YEAR IN REVIEW 2 3 If I had to choose three words to describe the power behind Jewish National Fund and the donors who move us forward, imagination, innovation, and integrity would stand tall. These three words most accurately illustrate how we achieved our extraordinary milestones this past year. Here are a few Brought numbers to prove my point: over • Our One Billion Dollar Roadmap for the Next Decade campaign surpassed the $570 million mark, halfway through our 10-year plan. • Of the 1,300 people who attended our National Conference in Arizona in October, 250 were college students from 87 campuses, and 125 were members of JNFuture. Over 1/3 of our Jewish participants were under the age of 40! 18,000 tourists used JNF's Western students • We launched the new Sababa Society to engage 10-14-year-olds, founded by Ziv Zusman, a tween National Galilee Visitor's Center in Akko from third world from Atlanta, who is now a Presidential Advisor on our National Board of Directors! What other countries to Israel philanthropic organization can boast that? Fund • When news organizations neglected to cover the many months of terrorism the residents on the to learn about Gaza border endured, we brought three speakers from the region to the U.S. for a cross-country achieved agriculture tour. At 11 Town Hall Meetings over 14 days, they shared their story, inspired communities and raised over $4 million. a lot There’s so much more to tell about the great successes over the last year and you will see more in the Enabled Israel to pages ahead. Now, back to those three words: imagination, innovation, and integrity. this What other organization could have imagined transforming Be’er Sheva from a town that people year! moved away from, to one of the fastest growing cities in Israel and the metropolitan capital of the RECYCLE 85% Negev? There we are building the new Jewish National Fund-USA Israel Education and Technology Raised Campus, a one-of-a-kind institute that will connect our ancestral soil from the time of Abraham to of the present day, where adults, college students, and teens can explore, learn, live, and be part of our its WATER $4 MILLION Jewish experience, and the promising future that Israel holds. & share expertise globally to buy new We are also forging a partnership between the University of Arizona, Jewish National Fund, and the Arava Valley that will develop solutions to help communities around the world with energy, food firetrucks and development, security, water resources, and efficient development. emergency Our imagination and ability to turn it into innovation doesn’t stop there. equipment for We are working to change the narrative of the Upper Eastern residents on the Galilee to transform the region into the culinary capital of the world and draw 50,000 new residents to the region. Our plans to Gaza border build a food technology and innovation center for incubators and research will serve as a platform for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists to develop new business and growth opportunities— ensuring that local residents no longer need to move to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem to succeed. The forthcoming Jewish National Fund Institute of Culinary Arts will further reshape the region into a global culinary and hospitality center of excellence. The Institute will become the Provided backbone for increased economic development, employment, MEDICAL tourism, housing, and more that is needed to ensure steady and continued growth for years to come. TREATMENT Integrity goes without question. It is proven every day in how we operate as a nonprofit and how we for allocate your contributions. No one does it better and we have the highest charity ratings to prove it. Now, more than ever, I am very proud to be president of Jewish National Fund–USA. We are now at one of the greatest moments of impact—thanks to you, your imagination, innovation, and integrity. ISRAELIS Thank you for being part of the journey to date. Let’s continue to build dreams and a country together. 2018 YEAR IN REVIEW A LETTER FROM DR. SOL LIZERBRAM Funded 1,000 housing sites to date for 5,000 people in 19 communities in Dr. Sol Lizerbram President, Jewish National Fund 2018 YEAR IN REVIEW the North & South 4 5 JNFUTURE PLANNED GIVING Where 22-40 year olds connect, energize, and make a difference. JNF’s award-winning Planned Giving Department helps donors ensure their financial security while moving forward their philanthropic goals. PAVING THE WAY CREATING A LASTING LEGACY In the 11th year of JNFuture, a community Institute Mission, a Young Leadership of young professionals ages 22-40, the Track for the Israel@70 Mission, and group has continued to grow by leaps and the Young Professionals Tour. bounds. With over 1,000 members in 20 National reach was also expanded cities, including new chapters in Broward this year. The 2018 JNFuture Summit at County, San Diego, Orange County, and National Conference drew the largest Las Vegas, there were unprecedented attendance of JNFuture members levels of engagement. to date. The third annual JNFuture There was a 20% growth in new donors Leadership Institute Summit in March at the Root Society level—the Major Donor 2018 brought over 45 top lay leaders Society for young professionals with a together for three days of leadership minimum gift of $1,000—including 40 development, networking, and planning. JNFuture members who donated $5,000 The first JNFuture Ultimate Israel or more, and over 30 JNFuture members Experience will take place May 19-26, who chose to serve on JNF Task Forces. 2019. This multi-themed trip will have In 2018, 107 JNFuture members three experiences for participants to traveled with JNF to Israel on trips choose from: Food, Wine & Culture, including: JNFuture Volunteer Vacation, the JNFuture Active Mission ( JAM), and the eighth annual JNFuture Leadership Positively Israel. Register at jnf.org/jnfuturemission19 AFFINITY GROUPS JNF offers like-minded professionals the opportunity to work together, tackle challenges, and achieve positive results for Israel. THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU AT JEWISH NATIONAL FUND Jewish National pioneering medical A gift from your estate is one of the easiest ways Fund’s work, much of it you can leave a lasting impact on Jewish National Fund professional supported by JNF. Affinity Groups Local LFI and the land and people of Israel. thrived in 2018, offerings included with membership a wide range An integral part of Jewish National can help increase their income, save Gould. The Planned Giving Department in Doctors for of high-impact Fund’s campaign, Planned Giving income on taxes, and in some cases provide for helps donors with Charitable Remainder Israel (DFI) now speakers who from Bequests and Gift Annuities for the heirs, while also providing significant Trusts, Charitable Gift Annuities, Donor at over 800 engaged new fiscal year (ending September 30, 2018) support for the land and people of Israel Advised Funds, Endowment Funds, 2018 YEAR IN REVIEW people in 35 audiences totaled $18.5 million. JNF offers donors through the Jewish National Fund Gould Bequests, Gift Planning with IRAs, and states, and Lawyers for Israel within the LFI network. The third forged connections between the U.S. numerous options and techniques that Legacy Society, established by Bruce K. other retirement plans. (LFI) growing to nearly 1,000 members medical community and Jewish National successful Lawyers for Israel Tour in 22 states. Fund. In February 2019, the fifth annual offered opportunities to see JNF's work In 2018, DFI offered a number of Doctors for Israel Tour to Israel will in Israel along with a view into the To speak with one of our award-winning Planned Giving specialists, exciting events, including speakers who provide an insider’s view into Israel’s country’s legal system. 2018 YEAR IN REVIEW Call: 800.562.7526, Visit: jnflegacy.org 6 7 WOMEN FOR ISRAEL World Century Circle King Negev President's Sapphire Herzl JNFuture From more donations to greater leadership positions to high-powered speaking Chairman's Council of Solomon Society Society Society Society Root At Council Sapphire Society Society engagements, women are assuming bigger and more important roles. Jewish THE WOMEN OF JEWISH NATIONAL FUND ARE National UNSTOPPABLE Fund, Under the leadership of Nina Paul, JNF’s Month campaign included a $1 million Women for Israel (WFI) raised $24 million matching donor, and raised $2.14 from 45,000 donors in 2018—the highest million (not including the match). you're number to date. A record-breaking JNF’s Women’s Campaign launched 800 women are now members of the board retreats in several cities across Sapphire Society ($5,000+ annually), the country including Philadelphia, JNF’s Major Donor Society for women, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. Plans to not with an increase in the Circle of Sapphire expand to North and South Florida Society (175) and Chai Society (410). have begun as well as new boards Thousands of women attended being established in Sarasota and just a gatherings, ranging from hearing from Naples. In November 2018, the ever- high-powered speakers—including New popular Queen of Sheba: Women for York Times Op-Ed Editor Bari Weiss Israel Tour included nearly 40 women, and former IDF Spokesperson Libby half of whom were first-time visitors to donor, Weiss—to interactive events around the Israel and new to the JNF family, and country. In 2018, a successful Women’s raised over $1 million. MAJOR DONORS Where deep commitment and critical resources unite for a stronger, you're healthier, more secure Israel.
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