Pursuing More Just and Inclusive societies
WHO WE ARE
At Schusterman Family Philanthropies, we strive for a future in which the United States and Israel live up to their highest ideals. Guided by our values, we listen to, invest in, and connect leaders and organizations to pursue long-term solutions to pressing issues and systemic challenges.
36 YEARS
of supporting partners to pursue justice, repair the world, and treat all people with dignity and respect.
FUNDING IN THE U.S.
In the United States, our work is focused in six core portfolio areas that seek to advance racial, gender and economic equity and to strengthen Jewish communities.
Quote from Stacy Schusterman
Our Jewish values have always been—and will always be—at the core of our family’s philanthropy: a commitment to the pursuit of justice, repairing the world, and treating all people with dignity and civility.
NEWS AND INSIGHTS SPOTLIGHT
How Jewish Organizations are Showing Up for Women’s Rights and Safety
Amid increasing threats to women’s rights and freedoms, Jewish organizations are at the forefront of advancing women’s rights within Jewish communities and throughout the United States. The groups’ efforts range from advocating for abortion access to supporting survivors of domestic violence, to encouraging safe, respectful and equitable Jewish workplaces and communal spaces.
Wesley Hamilton: Empowering and Celebrating People with Disabilities
Anathea Chino: Increasing Native Representation in Political Leadership
Josiah Robinson: Growing The Movement for LGBTQ+ Advocacy in Tulsa
FEATURED RESOURCE
7 Competencies for Effective Leadership
Since launching in 2015, the Schusterman Fellowship, our leadership development program for Jewish leaders, has identified seven common competencies that have helped Schusterman Fellows strengthen their capacity to successfully lead their organizations and communities—regardless of their unique skills, challenges and backgrounds.
We believe leaders across all sectors can benefit from these competencies to drive meaningful and lasting change. Our latest guide includes:
- Comprehensive overviews of each competency;
- Personal reflections from leaders who practice these competencies in their lives and work; and
- Exercises to help leaders begin practicing these competencies today.
INVESTING IN LEADERS
Signature Initiatives
We operate three programs that connect high-potential leaders and Jewish professionals to resources, experiences and opportunities that support them in creating change.
Schusterman Fellowship
Building a robust, diverse, and talented pipeline of exceptional Jewish leaders who are driving change in their organizations, the Jewish community, and beyond.
REALITY
Bringing a diverse community of influential leaders on a formative learning journey to Israel to build their understanding of Israeli society and deepen their ability to lead on complex issues.
ROI Community
Creating a global network of rising Jewish leaders who are transforming Jewish life and fostering positive social change in Israel, the U.S. and global Jewry.