Program areas at Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans
Grantmaking and planning and allocations- this is one of the Federation's primary purposes. The Federation issues grants to four constituent agencies as well as numerous beneficiary agencies. The Federation also issues grants supporting its national Federation and israel and overseas.
Programming- Jewish Federation engages the community through a number of programs in an effort to engage all areas of the community. Jfgno envisions a connected and inclusive Jewish community that fosters spiritual, social, and philanthropic connection throughout Jewish life.
Katz phillips leadership program- this program trains Jewish men and women for positions of leadership within the entire community. Educational sessions deal with Jewish american history, social action, and leadership development. The hope is that graduates will advance to positions of leadership within an organization and also be active on boards throughout the Greater New Orleans community.
Jnola- this program serves the next-gen Jewish community (ages 21-45). This program offers various social engagement, professional networking, educational opportunities, and leadership development to engage and educate this next-gen segment of the Jewish community. The Federation tries to build relationships that promote continued involvement with boards and organizations now and in the future.
Marketing- the Federation's internal and external communications with the community are crucial to getting its message across to all. The Federation tries to coordinate all messaging through various mediums to present a consistent clear message about its organization and values.