Federation Annual Community Campaign
The annual fundraising arm of the Jewish Federation is organized to secure maximum funds to meet the financial needs of our local, regional, national and overseas humanitarian organizations and beneficiary agencies.
Major Gifts and Lions of Judah Campaigns
Jeffrey Feld, Avram Infeld and Jane Schiff
Pomegranate Society
The Federation’s Pomegranate Society, formed in 2017, represents a new level of giving for women’s philanthropy. A minimum gift to the Annual Campaign of $1,800 in her own name qualifies a woman to be a member of the Pomegranate Society. The Pomegranate Society program represents the best of what Federation does, bringing together likeminded women to do a world of good – promoting, supporting, enhancing and celebrating Jewish life.
New Building/ Capital Campaign
The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is in the process of building a new home. This decision was based on the information that was gathered from the Needs Assessment/Demographic Study that was conducted by Brandeis University, in 2017. At this time, rezoning has been unanimously granted by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners. The goal of the capital campaign is $14 million. Currently, we have commitments of $7.8 million. We hope that everyone in the community will help bring the dream to fruition,
Estelle and Stuart Price
Photos courtesy Ted Epstein
Major Gifts and Lions of Judah are the premier fundraising divisions of the Jewish Federation. These divisions provide exclusive social experiences to the community’s leading Jewish philanthropists who give a major portion of the Annual Campaign dollars raised each year. These donors are dedicated leaders involved in Federation’s extended lifeline of humanitarian relief and support.
Lions and Pomegranates on the veranda of the Yacht Club
Joan and Marc Saperstein
so that we may create a warm and welcoming home for our Jewish community to enjoy for many years to come.
any such problematic companies to enter its portfolio. TOP offers its partners – organizations and individuals just like you – a level of white-glove service, regardless of your fund’s balance. As a partnership, it recognizes that it is through your generosity that our entire community can continue to grow in strength. Finally, in working with TOP for your philanthropic goals, you’ll find that it truly lives up to its tagline: We make giving easy. For more information about TOP, please contact Marcy Friedland, Capital Campaign & Planned Giving Director, at 239-263-4205 or mfriedland@ jewishnaples.org.
TOP Jewish Foundation
The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples has a legacy partner called the TOP (Tampa, Orlando, Pinellas) Jewish Foundation. TOP began over three decades ago as a regional endeavor of three Jewish Federations. Since its inception, TOP has grown to manage nearly $50 million of the community’s assets and taken a leading role in promoting and securing legacy gifts and commitments, ensuring a strong Jewish future. TOP prides itself on being the only Jewish Foundation that maintains a strict anti-terror and anti-BDS (boycott, divestment, sanctions) investment policy. It has worked with its investment manager, Goldman Sachs, to create a screening tool that does not allow
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Community Outreach
Each year, the Federation hosts numerous events, affording the community continued on next page
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