Program areas at The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore
The Associated is The centralized address for The greater Baltimore Jewish Community. It raises significant dollars that are then allocated to its agencies and other supported organizations to help fulfill their mission. The Associated's fund raising platform includes a general annual campaign and directed campaigns targeting capital projects, legacy and endowment, and donor advised fund and supporting foundations. It provides overall Community planning for its agencies to ensure efficient use of resources in carrying out its services and programs. The Associated also provides directly or indirectly numerous meaningful Jewish education and engagement programs for those of all ages.
The Associated also provides various infrastructure services to its many agencies in The areas of technology, facilities, finance, human resources, payroll and benefits, marketing, data management, risk management/insurance and security. This allows The agencies to focus on program and service delivery while ensuring that critical administrative functions are completed in an effective and efficient manner.
The Associated is a direct programs provider to The Jewish Community through eight operating programs including four hillels at local college campuses (john hopkins university, towson university, goucher college and university of Maryland Baltimore county (umbc)). Other programs focus on volunteering, professional development, assistance to children with learning differences and prevention of domestic, sexual and elder abuse and assistance to such victims.
The Associated, through its affiliate Associated Jewish charities (ajc), owns The land and buildings utilized by itself and most of The agencies it funds. The Associated charges rent to its agencies and programs based on market comparisons and amount of space used by each entity.