Jewish United Fund (JUF)
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Jewish United Fund (JUF) provides essential health and human services and community connections through a network of 75 partner agencies, supporting Chicago, Israel, and global Jewish communities.
Target Customer
Donors and volunteers supporting the annual campaign; partner agencies and service providers; Chicago Jewish community members seeking health, education, Israel-related programs, and community connection; students and campus communities via Hillels of Illinois.
Key Differentiator
One of the largest humanitarian organizations in the country with a 120+ year history, a network of 75 agencies, strong transparency and governance ratings (GuideStar Platinum, Charity Navigator 4-Star), and a consolidated platform (e.g., Salesforce CRM) enabling cross-department collaboration and scale.
Implementation Timeline
Not explicitly specified in the provided content; several programs and relief efforts are described as ongoing or crisis-responsive, but there is no defined implementation timeline per program.
Pain Points
- 1Hunger and food insecurity requiring emergency and ongoing food distribution and social services.
- 2Crisis response needs (health, safety, emergency financial aid) during events like COVID-19, Israel and Ukraine crises.
- 3Antisemitism, inclusion, and community safety needs, plus education about Jewish life, Israel, and values.
Key Features
- 1Annual Campaign fundraising powering network of 75 agencies and initiatives
- 2Israel Programs and Scholarships, Missions, and Partnership Together initiatives
- 3Israel-focused education and security programs (e.g., Israel Emergency Fund, Jewish Chicago Magazine, JCRC advocacy)
- 4Right Start voucher program offering up to $2,000 for Jewish preschool
- 5Advocacy and engagement through JUF/JCF governance structures (e.g., JCRC, Government Affairs) and campus programs (Hillels of Illinois)
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1President
- 2Chief Financial Officer
- 3Vice President, Campus Affairs & Executive Director, Hillels of Illinois
- 4Chief Public Affairs Officer
- 5Senior Vice President, Engagement
- 6Senior Vice President, Annual Campaign
- 7Executive Vice Chairman
- 8Chief Development Officer
- 9Chief Operating Officer
- 10Senior Vice President, Endowments
- 11Chief Marketing Officer
- 12Chief Impact Officer
- 13Jay Tcath Executive Vice President
Client Results
- 1COVID relief funding of $21.6 million across Chicagoland in five key areas (emergency financial aid, health and safety, expanded social services, organizational stability, food assistance)
- 23,000 people on average travel to Israel each year on JUF-supported programs
- 388 Jewish institutions are supported to maintain safety and security at schools, synagogues, and community spaces
- 4Up to $2,000 Right Start voucher for Jewish preschool to help families start their child’s Jewish journey
- 5Lonnie Nasatir’s leadership highlighted delivering humanitarian aid to 500,000 people in need during crises, enabling 92,000 to make aliyah and 180,000 to find refuge in the U.S. (illustrative leadership outcomes)
Competitive Advantages
- 1Large-scale community impact via a network of 75 agencies and initiatives
- 2Strong governance and transparency credentials (GuideStar Platinum, Charity Navigator 4-Star)
- 3Historical longevity (over 120 years) and deep community roots
- 4Integrated technology platforms (e.g., Salesforce CRM) enabling cross-department collaboration and efficiency
- 5 diversified program mix spanning health, education, Israel, advocacy, and community-building
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
Kiryat Gat STEM education partnership (Israel) — teacher impact
A teacher in Kiryat Gat quoted: receiving tools from the JUF Partnership Together region, enabling a shift toward 21st-century STEM teaching methods.
Right Start preschool voucher program
Up to $2,000 available through the JUF Right Start voucher to support Jewish preschool, helping families start their child’s Jewish journey and connection to the community.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
A community-driven nonprofit fundraising and social service network that mobilizes resources to provide health and human services, education, crisis relief, Israel programs, and community connection for Chicago’s Jewish community and beyond.
Target Market
Chicago Jewish community, partner agencies, donors and volunteers, Jewish students and campus communities, Israeli and global Jewish communities supported by JUF programs.
Unique Value Proposition
A long-standing, large-scale humanitarian network with 75 partner agencies, strong governance transparency, and a broad portfolio spanning domestic services, Israel programs, education, advocacy, and community engagement, all supported by a robust fundraising engine.
Technical Requirements
Not specified in the content; mentions of Salesforce CRM migration imply a need for modern CRM and data systems, but no explicit requirements are listed.
Pricing Model
Donations and fundraising campaigns; no explicit product pricing; operations funded by charitable giving and annual campaigns.
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