By staying informed of the latest developments in the field of philanthropy, CLSFF honors the vision of our founders and supports the work of our nonprofit partners. Below are a list of studies and evaluations that we have commissioned or supported, as well as resources and links we hope you will find helpful.

We want to be known as a thoughtful, serious, efficient foundation. ~ Charles Schusterman

Studies & Evaluations


2009 REALITY Israel Experience for Teach For America Corps Members: Summary of Key Findings and Learnings

Summary: In 2009, REALITY Israel Experience for Teach For America Corps Members brought 40 competitively selected Teach For America corps members to Israel for a short-term experiential learning experience. This report includes a summary of findings from a formal evaluation of the program conducted by an outside evaluator, as well as an informal post-trip survey conducted by Teach For America. Overall, participants reported powerful understandings and impacts of their experience, in keeping with partners’ hopes and expectations

Author: CLSFF and the Samberg Family Foundation

Download: REALITY Israel Experience Evaluation Report

www.tfaisraelexperience.org

Searching for the Study of Israel

Summary: An update of a 2006 report, Searching for the Study of Israel examines the scope of academic courses being taught about Israel on more than 300 leading American college and university campuses and finds that the state of education about Israel has improved since the original study. A comparison of the 246 institutions included in both studies shows a 69% growth in courses that focus specifically on Israel over the three-year period.

Author: Dr. Annette Koren and Emily Einhorn

Download: Searching for the Study of Israel

www.brandeis.edu/cmjs

Generation Birthright Israel: The Impact of an Israel Experience on Jewish Identity and Choices

Summary: Generation Birthright Israel: The Impact of an Israel Experience on Jewish Identity and Choices is the first long-term study of Taglit-Birthright Israel alumni to document the program’s impact on early participants and their decisions and attitudes regarding marriage, community and connection to Israel. The report finds, most dramatically, a deepening attachment to Israel and commitment to Jewish family.

Author: Leonard Saxe, Benjamin Phillips, Theodore Sasson, Shahar Hecht, Michelle Shain, Graham Wright, Charles Kadushin

Download: Generation Birthright Israel

www.brandeis.edu/cmjs

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Resources & Links


Council on Foundations

Council on Foundations (COF) is a national nonprofit membership association that provides its members with service and support to help them succeed. COF emphasizes the value of philanthropy in the lives of people everywhere. CLSFF has been a member of COF since 1994.

www.cof.org

Foundation Center

The Foundation Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. grantmakers and their grants; issues a wide variety of print, electronic and online information resources; conducts and publishes research on trends in foundation growth, giving and practice; and offers an array of free and affordable educational programs.

www.foundationcenter.org

GuideStar

Donors, grantmakers and businesses can all benefit from GuideStar’s extensive database of reports on more than 1.5 million nonprofit.

www.guidestar.org

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