Imagine the difference your gift is making. 2009 Federation Annual Campaign Report to Donors
In 2009, we asked you to imagine yourself in the shoes of someone in need—and you did. To p Fu n d i n g Pr i o r ities / Funds raised in the 2009 Federation Annual Campaign were directed to these priority areas: 1. Critical Social Safety Net Programs 2. Jewish Education and Identity 3. Engaging the Next Generation
Your gift made a difference to our most vulnerable. P r o g r a m s a n d s e r v i c e s t h at s u s ta i n our critical social safet y net include: »» Food vouchers, housing assistance and job placement services offered through our partner agencies; »» Comprehensive plan to address the challenges faced by adults with mental health issues; »» Planning think tank to identify priority services for Jewish seniors; »» Expanded programming for the frail elderly in Richmond; »» Immigrant relief funds to support newcomers and meet their basic needs during the early years of resettlement; »» Medical supplies and meals for nearly 168,000 impoverished and elderly Jews in the former Soviet Union; »» Crisis preparation for local leadership in our Partnership 2000 region.
Your gift helped build Jewish education and identity. P r o g r a m s a n d s e r v i c e s t h at s u p p o r t J e w i s h e d u c at i o n a n d i d e n t i t y i n c l u d e : »» Camperships for 100 youth to attend Jewish summer camps; »» Operating funds and tuition assistance to keep our five Jewish day schools accessible; »» Professional development opportunities for our community’s educators; »» Launch of The PJ Library program to provide monthly resources to families of young children to enhance their connection to Jewish life;
Report from the Allocations Planning Committee Together, our community generated $7.328 million through the 2009 Federation Annual Campaign to sustain the infrastructure that makes us a vibrant community and fund critical programs and services locally, nationally and in Israel. The Allocations Planning Committee (APC) and the Federation board prudently decided to apply the additional funds to the upcoming allocations cycle, rather than disburse these additional funds during the current allocations cycle for which proposals were already closed. This allowed the APC to recommend program funding based on the actual amount available for local allocations, rather than the amount based on campaign targets. This decision also means that agencies know at the beginning of the fiscal year exactly how much they will receive, and can plan accordingly. For the 2010 funding cycle, the APC had $3,270,750 to support local programming ranging from critical social services and Jewish education and identity to arts and culture and community building initiatives. Over 68 applications were submitted totaling almost $1.4 million more than was available to distribute. The APC endeavored to balance three competing but equally important goals: 1. Restore as many programs as possible to 2008 funding levels; 2. Rectify some long-standing funding inequities, such as the underfunding of the supplementary schools; and 3. Fund new programs emerging from the community planning process.
»» Program subsidies to ensure that cultural and educational activities offered through the JCCGV are accessible to families in need;
Your gift made a difference. This year we were able to:
»» Co-location of the two supplementary high school programs to increase opportunities for Jewish teens to learn and socialize together;
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Restore funding to the regional communities to enable them to continue their important outreach activities;
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Increase funding by almost 50% to the eight supplementary schools, and provide new funding for family education programs to enhance the ability of parents to support their children’s learning;
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Respond to the concerns of the five day schools by increasing the amount available for core funding and tuition assistance, and by restoring some of the funding for special education needs;
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Restore funding for seniors’ programming in Vancouver and Richmond; and
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Fund an array of programs and services for adults with special needs.
»» Celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut, attended by nearly 1,500 community members.
Your gift made a difference to the next generation. P r o g r a m s a n d s e r v i c e s t h at e n g ag e t h e n e x t g e n e r at i o n i n c l u d e : »» Young adults survey to inform the community planning process; »» Taglit-Birthright Israel, which helps over 130 local young adults build connections with Israel and their Jewish heritage each year; »» March of the Living, a two-week educational trip for teens to bear witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust, and build connections with Israel; »» Israel advocacy activities on campus through programs offered by Hillel at UBC, SFU and UVic; »» Birthright alumni programs to maintain the interest and involvement in Jewish life; »» Leadership development training opportunities to prepare the next generation of community leaders; »» Educational and leadership programs for youth-at-risk in the periphery of Israel.
Distribution of Annual Campaign Funds Our community generated $7.328 million in 2009, which was an increase of nearly 2% from the year before. Given the uncertain economic situation, this was a tremendous response from community members to help meet the increased needs in all areas.
Local Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,270,750 Over $3.2 million from the 2009 Annual Campaign was allocated locally. For a complete break-down of 2009-10 local allocations, please visit jewishvancouver.com.
Local Funding: $ 3,270,750
Contingency Funds (for emergency community needs): $ 75,000
Israel and Overseas Funding: $ 2,180,150 National Funding: $ 451,720 Campaign Expenses: $ 918,750 Plus Giving (formerly CJA+): $ 275,000 Collection Expenses (including unpaid pledges): $ 157,000
The Planning and Allocations Process 1. Identifying Needs & Developing Responses
$ 1,200,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 900,000 $ 800,000 $ 700,000 $ 600,000 $ 500,000 $ 400,000 $ 300,000 $ 200,000 $ 100,000 $0 Social Services $1,170,750 36%
Jewish Education $1,057,500 32%
Community Building $561,000 17%
Youth $372,500 11%
Arts & Culture $109,000 3%
Lo ca l Pr o g r a m s a n d S e r v i c e s Local allocations also supported community-wide programs and services such as: »» Jewish Federation’s planning forums, Jewish education services, leadership development programs, and support to the Jewish Community Foundation to secure community program funding in perpetuity; »» The ongoing security program for our community’s organizations, involving security audits, community training and security equipment grants; »» Housing development director support to the Tikva Housing Society.
Lo ca l J e w i s h E d u cat i o n a n d I d e n t i t y Providing opportunities to strengthen our children’s Jewish identity was identified as a top priority. Local allocations support programs and services including: »» Tuition assistance for 47% of students at day schools to have a Jewish education; »» Camperships for 100 kids to connect with other Jewish youth; »» Professional development opportunities for all nine supplemental schools.
Israel & Overseas Funding . . . . . . . $ 2,180,150 The responsibility to help world Jewry, wherever they may be, is one Federation takes seriously. Whether it’s urgent or ongoing humanitarian needs or social services, our partnerships with non-governmental organizations such as the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) and the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) are making a difference. Our work in Israel with JAFI contributes to the successful integration of new immigrants, and provides effective emergency response in times of crisis. Through the JDC, we address critical rescue and relief needs in the former Soviet Union (FSU) and in more than 60 other countries around the world. Federation Annual Campaign funds supported programs that include: »» Training and resettlement of new immigrants and refugees in Israel; »» Enrichment programs for youth-at-risk; »» Educational and social welfare resources for communities in the periphery of Israel; »» Partnership 2000 programs with the Upper Galilee region; »» Food packages and support services for needy elderly and children in the FSU.
National Allocations . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 451,720 Funds from Federation Annual Campaigns across Canada contribute to the operations of our national partner agencies, including those that advocate on behalf of Israel and the Jewish people.
In collaboration with our partner agencies, the Planning Council identifies unmet community needs and recommends effective responses in order to facilitate funding of community priorities. This process ensures that programs and services fit the organization’s mandate and do not duplicate other existing programs. Where possible, agencies form partnerships to expand the scope of a program, or to provide services in one or more of our regional communities.
2. Ranking Applications & Ensuring Accountability The Allocations Planning Committee (APC) reviews and ranks applications based on a range of criteria including links to community priorities, program goals and partnership opportunities. Federation ensures agency accountability by conducting midcycle reviews to confirm that services are provided and program outcomes achieved.
3. Addressing Unmet Needs »» Only 30% of programs have returned to their 2008 funding level, and many of the smaller programs are still very vulnerable. »» We have not been able to address the growth in operating costs for our larger communal organizations. »» We have not been able to restore full funding for programs to support students with special education requirements, or programs to support youth and adults with special needs. »» We have not been able to increase funding for much needed basic resources and employment programs. »» We have not been able to fund new programs that have been designed to address emerging needs. A successful 2010 Federation Annual Campaign will enable us address these critical additional needs.
Network of Caring Our community is strengthened by the programs and services delivered by these partner agencies:
Local Partner Agencies:
Israel & Overseas:
Beth Israel Hebrew School, Beth Tikvah Hebrew School, Burquest Jewish Community Association, Camp Gan Israel, Camp Hatikvah, Habonim-Dror Camp Miriam, Hillel Vancouver, Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver, Jewish Family Service Agency, Jewish Historical Society of BC, Jewish Seniors Alliance, Kehila Society of Richmond, King David High School, North Shore Hebrew School, Or Shalom Religious School, Pacific Torah Institute, Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture, Richmond Jewish Day School, Shalom BC, TAG Community High School, Temple Sholom Religious School, Vancouver Hebrew Academy, Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre, Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School, White Rock / South Surrey Community Centre
Jewish Agency for Israel, Joint Distribution Committee, Partnership 2000—Galilee Panhandle, Isracorps
National Partners & Advocacy: Canadian Council for Israel and Jewish Advocacy, Canada-Israel Committee, Pacific Region, Canada Israel Experience, Canadian Jewish Congress, Pacific Region, Jewish Immigrant Aid Society, National Jewish Campus Life Board, United Israel Appeal Federations Canada
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