tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post4758171292924478611..comments2023-07-27T04:33:11.719-05:00Comments on UJ Thee and Me: ONE STEP FORWARD, TWO BACK...Gracklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14315763008609379449noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-6362315333272401482009-01-08T20:09:00.000-06:002009-01-08T20:09:00.000-06:00Now I'm confused. Just what is it that you're obj...Now I'm confused. Just what is it that you're objecting to in the section on overseas planning and allocations? Are you suggesting that federations should not thoughtfully consider how to maximize the impact of their already too few dollars being allocated for overseas needs? How is that likely to earn the confidence of prospective donors? If JAFI itself can acknowledge that Nefesh B'Nefesh is better able than it is to increase aliyah from the U.S., should federations rule out a priori working with other partners that may be better positioned to achieve certain specific objectives?<BR/><BR/>I fully support JAFI and JDC's right to advocate for every dollar they feel they can effectively spend - with both federations and individual donors. I expect that they will for good reason continue to receive the bulk of federations' overseas allocations. But do you really believe that the system will be stronger if federations decline to be involved directly in identifying needs, seeking solutions, and building relationships with our fellow Jews around the world? I don't. I think the evidence is pretty strong that engagement and empowerment are the way to encourage more giving - which is, after all, what it's all about in the end.long time observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06936585172903233071noreply@blogger.com