Category: Memphis Buisness
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Memphis-Based Highland Capital Management, LLC Supports Jewish Memphis Through Federation, Foundation
“Highland Capital Management, LLC always wants to make sure that we give to institutions who act as careful stewards of the community’s money by consistently making a positive impact,” said Steve Wishnia (pictured above), CEO of Highland Capital, a wealth management company that has been providing investment advisory services to…
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Jewish Family Service Launches $7.5 Million Endowment Campaign with $2.5 Million Lead Gift
In an exciting community event in early October, Ken Steinberg, Chair of Jewish Community Partners and Jenny Herman, Chair of the Memphis Jewish Community Center announced the launch of a multi-million dollar endowment campaign for Jewish Family Service (JFS) and recognized philanthropists and major civic supporters Wendy and Avron Fogelman…
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When the World is Hurting, Jewish Memphis Gives
Keep an eye on your mailbox for the next JCP printed newsletter, coming soon! Here’s a preview of one of the articles. By Laura Linder In a ruined dance studio on the lowest floor of the Houston JCC, I felt the trauma of disaster. Touring flood damage with a…
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Jewish Foundation of Memphis Hosted Impact Investing Seminar for Packed House
By Sarah VanderWalde The worlds of philanthropy and investing are converging. On Thursday morning April 26, the Jewish Foundation of Memphis, in partnership with BNY Mellon, Village Capital, and the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, hosted a panel discussion on the inequities in the venture capital process and how…
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Jewish Foundation of Memphis Donor Advised Funds Make End-of-Year Sense for Families
With year-end quickly approaching, now is the time to consider establishing a donor advised fund (DAF) with the Jewish Foundation of Memphis. A popular charitable giving vehicle, many philanthropists open DAFs before year-end, most often after discussing the tax advantages and benefits with their financial advisors, CPAs, and attorneys. “When…
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New JCP Initiatives Mean New Jobs in Jewish Memphis
Update: Both of these positions have been filled! Look for notices and profiles of the new team members to appear on JCPConnect soon. Jewish Community Partners is excited to announce two new initiatives that will deepen Memphis Jews’ engagement with and connections to their culture, traditions, and historical homeland. As…
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Help Protect Your Federation Gifts from Credit Card Processing Fees
YOU can help us save more than $13,000 in credit card processing fees! Pay your Federation gifts via automatic withdrawal. Last year, we spent more than $13,000 covering the costs of processing payments for MJF gifts made online with credit cards. We’ve set up a new pathway that preserves 100%…
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Kay Usdan Saslawsky Institute of Ethical Leadership: Representing All Areas of the Memphis Jewish Community
By Jason D. Salomon (Pictured above, second from left) The Kay Usdan Saslawsky Institute of Ethical Leadership was named in memory of Kay Usdan Saslawsky, an ethical leader who was instrumental in creating the vision for Jewish Community Partners – the bringing together of Jewish Foundation of Memphis and Memphis…
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Emotional Videos Show How Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab Uses Compassion to Improve Lives
Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab is an integral part of the Memphis Jewish community, touching almost every family in some way. For 90 years, they have helped families of all faiths, providing rehabilitation and senior housing care with compassion and expertise. JCP is proud to be a partner in the…
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Advisor Spotlight: Renee Castle
By Alyson Chensasky Professional advisors play a unique and important role in the development of current and planned charitable gifts by helping you make informed decisions about charitable giving. Through our Professional Advisory Group (PAG), the Foundation encourages professional advisors to promote charitable giving with their clients, using the Foundation as…