Charleston Jewish Federation

In order to adapt to changes and gauge the needs of a growing and diverse local Jewish community, the Charleston Jewish Federation spearheaded a Community Strategic Planning process, which concluded with three main priorities: to welcome newcomers and encourage them to become part of our community; to attract and retain more Jewish individuals through jobs, networking, recruiting and mentoring; and to engage individuals and families in outlying areas.

These conclusions reinforced CJF's organizational priorities and highlighted ways to improve and do things differently. CJF's core priorities support our shared community priorities, promote growth, and plan for a strong community:
• Enhancing and Deepening our Commitment to Jewish Philanthropy
• Cultivating Jewish Life & Jewish Education
• Strengthening our Connection to Israel & Jewish Peoplehood
• Creating a Community of Shared Responsibility
• Engaging the Next Generation in Jewish Life: Engagement & Leadership Development
• Securing our Jewish Institutions and Jewish Community and Combating Antisemitism

In order to support these core priorities, the Charleston Jewish Federation has focused on securing resources for the following programs and initiatives for the benefit of our community:

• Life & Legacy Planned Giving Initiative
• Holocaust Education and Anti-Bias Training
• One Happy Camper/Overnight Jewish Camping/Israel Program Incentives
• Regional Security Program
• PJ Library Jewish Book Subscription Program
• Leadership Development Initiatives for Teens and Young Adults
• Advocacy on Issues of Importance to the Jewish community
• Grant-making to Nonprofits that support our mission in greater Charleston, Israel and around the world

These are exciting times for our greater Charleston Jewish community, and we look forward to continuing to work to continue to create a vibrant supportive, and inclusive Jewish community.

Since 1949, the Charleston Jewish Federation has served as a convener for the local Jewish community. Thanks to generous local donors, our Annual Community Campaign provides critical financial support to local agencies and synagogues across greater Jewish Charleston, in Israel, and around the world.

CJF's professional staff includes a Chief Executive Officer, Assistant Director, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement, Outreach Coordinator, as well as a part-time Accountant.

CJF's Board of Directors provides oversight and leadership to ensure our mission and vision. The Executive Board includes a President, President-Elect, two Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, and Jewish Endowment Foundation President.

Dollars raised through our Annual Community Campaign allow us to meet the needs of our local and overseas communities. Although we have increased allocations from campaign dollars to agencies for the past several years, requests for additional support are always present.

CJF's objective is to ensure that the infrastructure, communications, and shared resources are always in place and prepared to meet current and future circumstances.

Thousands of individuals rely on the programs and services provided by CJF, through our community events and initiatives, beneficiary agencies, and national and international partners. Our goal is to increase allocations through the growth of our Annual Community Campaign in order to support the expansion of services and programs to our growing community. By sustaining a connected an inclusive Jewish community, we will be able to fulfill our shared community goals together, now and for future generations.