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G I V I N G G U I D E 2016 www.HartfordBusiness.com November 22, 2016 • Hartford Business Journal 31 ABOUT US Year established: 1945 Annual revenues: $4,329,475 (most recent fiscal year) Total number of employees: 26 GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S) Avon, Berlin, Bloomfield, Bristol, Burlington, Canton, East Granby, East Hartford, East Windsor, Ellington, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby, Hartford, Hebron, Manchester, Meriden, Middletown, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Rockville, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, Somers, South Windsor, Southington, Stafford Springs, Suffield, Tolland, Unionville, Vernon, West Hartford, West Simsbury, Wethersfield, Windsor, and Windsor Locks TOP FUNDING SOURCES Donors/donations: 97% Foundations/grants: 3% The Jewish community has been a vibrant part of Greater Hartford since the early 1800s. From families who have lived here for generations to recent arrivals from Russia and Israel, Jewish Greater Hartford has it all — and the Federation is at its center. Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford is the only organization in this region that touches every aspect of Jewish life. We serve nearly 27,000 Jewish households in 37 towns across Greater Hartford. While Federation is best known for its annual fundraising campaign — which supports 26 partner agencies and programs — we also provide humanitarian and educational support in Israel and across the globe through The Jewish Agency for Israel, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, and World ORT. Here in Greater Hartford, Federation provides more than 20 direct programs and services, including programming on Israeli culture and technology, interfaith relations, and LGBTQ issues. Federation supports literacy programs for at-risk elementary school children, helps parents send their children to Jewish camps, and helps young adults make their first trip to Israel. Federation also trains the next generation of leaders and teachers to ensure a vibrant Jewish community for generations to come. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES Federation holds nearly 150 events each year, both fundraising and non-solicitation. Most are open to the public. Visions: Our largest annual men's fundraising event draws 300 men who contribute at least $365 annually. Our guest speaker this year is Emmy Award winning comedy writer Alan Zweibel. Voices: Our largest annual women's fundraising event draws 400 women who contribute at least $365 annually. Our guest speaker this year is fashion maven Melissa Rivers. CT-Israel Innovations Showcase: A joint production of Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, MetroHartford Alliance and Connecticut Economic Resource Center, the Showcase features Israeli businesses that have chosen Connecticut as their U.S. base of operations. Nearly 200 business leaders and Jewish community members attended in 2016. Several corporate sponsorship levels are available for these events and others throughout the year. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Federation's Annual Campaign kicks off each fall to raise resources for our partner agencies and programs, our community initiatives, and the Jewish community in Israel and 60 other countries. We offer socializing and networking opportunities through Men's and Women's Philanthropy, our Young Adult Division, the Jewish Professionals Network and other groups. Federation provides opportunities for advocacy and social action through the Jewish Community Relations Council and offers education and leadership development through the Commission on Jewish Education and Leadership. Many of our programs involve corporate sponsorship opportunities. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Everyone is welcome at Federation. Whether you'd like to read to at-risk children, grow a garden for the hungry, develop your Jewish leadership skills or just make a few phone calls on Super Sunday, we can connect you. OFFICERS First Vice Chair Cary Lakenbach Actuarial Strategies, Inc. Vice Chair, Development, General Ann Pava Vice Chair, Development, Women's Carolyn Gitlin Vice Chair, Planning & Allocations David Rosenthal BlumShapiro Vice Chair, Long-Range Community Planning Gary Starr Shipman & Goodwin LLP Treasurer Ethan Goldman Privately held company Assistant Treasurer, Audit Committee Chair Daniel Kaufman Nathan Accounting Group Assistant Treasurer, Finance/ Administrative Committee Chair Anne Martha Pitegoff Secretary Ted Zablotsky Assistant Secretary Henry M. Zachs Message Center Management Chair Emeritus Robert K. Yass The Hartford DESIGNATED BOARD MEMBERS Chair, Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford Leigh A. Newman Day Pitney LLP Chair, Federation Young Adult Division Tracy Taback Sandler Training/TEM Associates, Inc. MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Shari Cantor Town of West Hartford Jessica Fish David Gelles NEFCO Rona Gollob Linda Levine Laurie Mandell AgentHR Recruiting Group (ARG) Dr. Jeffry Nestler Hartford Hospital Alan Parker Pullman & Comley LLC Greg Patchen J. Matthew Group Alan P. Rosenberg Rosenberg & Rosenberg, PC Richard Rubenstein Plymouth Springs Jodi Schwartz Cyral Sheldon Lois Siegal Berkshire Hathaway Judy Z. Schlossberg President and Chief Executive Officer Howard Sovronsky Chairman of the Board Eric M. Zachs Co-Chairman, Message Center Management; Founder and Chairman, Torrecom Partners Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford Zachs Campus, 333 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite C, West Hartford, CT 06117 | 860-232-4483 www.jewishhartford.org OUR MISSION: The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford protects and enhances the well- being of Jews worldwide through the values of tikkun olam (repairing the world), tzedakah (charity and social justice) and Torah (Jewish learning). BOARD OF DIRECTORS