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ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE INC

Inspiring Jewish Baltimore

aka Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore   |   Baltimore, MD   |  http://www.associated.org

Mission

Our Mission The Associated strengthens and nurtures Jewish life by engaging and supporting community partners in Greater Baltimore, Israel and around the world. Our Vision The Associated will secure the resources necessary to address the evolving landscape of Jewish life, ensuring a vibrant community for future generations. We accomplish our mission and vision by transforming our values into action: One People/Am Echad – A commitment to Klal Yisrael, the link between Jewish people in Baltimore, Israel and around the world Repair the World/ Tikkun Olam – Making a positive difference in the world through the pursuit of social justice Respect – A diverse Jewish community that is respectful, accessible and welcoming Education – Life-long Jewish learning and experiences Engagement – Active p

Ruling year info

1951

President

Mr. Marc B. Terrill

Main address

101 W Mt Royal Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21201 USA

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EIN

52-0607957

NTEE code info

Fund Raising Organizations That Cross Categories includes Community Funds/Trusts and Federated Giving Programs) e.g. United Way (T70)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Blog

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Our organization focuses across four key areas: Caring for those in need, Striving for Social Justice, Jewish Education and Engagement and helping and connecting Jews around the world. However, in the last year we have focused our efforts to improve in the area of Jewish Education and Engagement. Additionally, we have developed a blue print for the future to ensure that we are financially sound. It is critical for our community that we continue to engage Jewishly and inspire the next generation to invest in the long term future of our community.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Jewish Community Center

As the oldest JCC in North America, the JCC of Greater Baltimore aspires to remain a Jewish neighborhood where all are welcome.
From 1854 until today, our mission has remained steadfast—to promote and strengthen Jewish life and values through communal programs and activities for individuals and families. We also serve as the nexus for the diverse communities that seek our recreational, wellness, educational and cultural programs whether at our buildings or beyond our walls. By creating an inclusive, caring environment, the JCC of Greater Baltimore establishes common ground, uniting Jewish institutions, groups and individuals for the betterment of the whole community.

The JCC is a beneficiary agency of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore. Every year The Associated provides upwards of four million dollars in support of the JCC’s programs and services, enabling us to provide much needed services to people with special needs, youth at risk, seniors, arts programming and more.

Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups
Christians
Jewish people
Interfaith groups
Muslims

Where we work

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Obtain and increase human and financial resources to support the Baltimore Jewish community and beyond.

Provide services across four key areas: Caring for those in need, Striving for Social Justice, Jewish Education and Engagement and helping and connecting Jews around the world.

Providing exceptional customer service to our donors.

Increasing our donor base.

Increase our volunteer base of leaders and supporters.

Use our large base of volunteers, leaders and supporters to communicate our mission and vision.

Use data and research to plan and allocate community resources and address community needs.

Collaborate with outside local, state, national and international partners to maximize our success.

Use innovating digital marketing strategies to reach new audiences.

Use a variety of giving vehicles to broaden the way donors give to the organize.

Use technology to reach, steward and retain donors.


Through an experienced professional staff, coupled with volunteer leaders whose expertise is available to the organization.

Most importantly, the organization is financially sound and is forward thinking to ensure its existence for years to come.

The organization is investing time and resources in professional and volunteer development as well as technology.

We created a new organization focused on professional and volunteer leadership learning and training.

We are currently updating to newer and more robust software to improve efficiencies and user experiences.

We have launched a successful Centennial campaign that focuses on endowments and capital needs.

We have conducted a large community study to assess not only demographic but psychographic trends.

We have recently restructured several programs and agencies to focus more on engagement and education.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, The feedback is often conflicting among our constituents with a wide range of viewpoints.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE INC

Board of directors
as of 10/14/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Yehuda Neuberger

No affiliation

Term: 2024 - 2022

Beth H Goldsmith

No affiliation

Bruce S Hoffberger

Jason A Blavatt

Annette G Saxson

Philip E Sachs

Josh E Fidler

John Shmerler

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 10/14/2022
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Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 08/29/2022

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.