Episode 19 - Don’t Pitch—Partner: The Art of Fundraising as Shared Vision with Deena Fuchs
Update: 2025-06-15
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In this episode of Date Your Donors, Jonah Halper sits down with Deena Fuchs, Executive Director of Micah Philanthropies, for a rich conversation on what makes philanthropic partnerships thrive. With over two decades in Jewish philanthropy—spanning The AVI CHAI Foundation, Jewish Funders Network, and now Micah—Deena shares hard-earned wisdom on funder-grantee relationships, the importance of authenticity and trust, and why strategy matters more than the size of a check.
They also explore Micah Philanthropies’ current priorities, including elevating Orthodox women’s Torah scholarship and reimagining Jewish education as a warm, inclusive pathway to meaning and tradition. Whether you’re a fundraiser, nonprofit leader, or foundation professional, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what funders are really looking for—and how to build sustainable, impactful relationships that go beyond the transaction.
They also explore Micah Philanthropies’ current priorities, including elevating Orthodox women’s Torah scholarship and reimagining Jewish education as a warm, inclusive pathway to meaning and tradition. Whether you’re a fundraiser, nonprofit leader, or foundation professional, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what funders are really looking for—and how to build sustainable, impactful relationships that go beyond the transaction.
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