Jewish Teen Foundation of Greater Boston Application
The Jewish Teen Foundations (JTFGB) of Greater Boston is an innovative leadership development program for Jewish high school students who want to learn how philanthropy works by participating in a philanthropic foundation.  A project of the Jewish Teen Funders Network, generously funded by Laura Lauder and the Maimonides Fund, the JTFGB was launched locally by  the Combined Jewish Philanthropies and includes two foundation boards in the fall of 2016, one based at Gann Academy and one at Hebrew College. The two selective programs will draw from high school students throughout the Greater Boston area.

Over the course of the academic year, the teens in each JTFGB Board will work together as a real philanthropic foundation and will:

● learn how Jewish values applies to philanthropy and the grant making process
 
● acquire critical research skills and hone leadership abilities

● explore issues of social justice

● learn how to solicit and evaluate grant proposals from non-profits

● raise funds to support the causes that are important to them

● challenge each other to make thoughtful, insightful grants that address the causes that matter most to them


Over the course of the year, teen board members will work together to identify the issue they'd like to address. At the end of the year, teen board members will make grants to charities which may be located in Boston, the nation, or the world focused on the issue. Teens learn about tzedakah and tikkun olam and make an impact on their world today.

Teen boards will meet monthly throughout the year for three hours on Sunday afternoons, generally from 4:00-7:00 pm. Jewish students entering grades 9 -12 in the fall of 2016 are invited to apply. Each board will be responsible for raising a minimum of $10,000 to allocate and will decide together how to raise those funds. Each board member is responsible for raising a minimum of $300.

Teens selected for this program are expected to make the JTFGB a priority. Participation in the 7 monthly meetings, as well as an all-day kick-off, a parent/student orientation, weekday site visits to non profit organizations, and end of year celebration are mandatory (unless discussed with and approved by staff in advance). There will also be 2 social events that take place during the program year and board members are expected to attend.

Participants must be ready to listen, think, participate, debate, write and actively engage throughout the program. Minimal work, perhaps a couple of hours, may be assigned in between sessions. As the year proceeds, students will have the opportunity to take the lead in organizing and running the monthly sessions, helping to shepherd the Board through the grant-making process.

Tentative program dates:

● September 14                        Parent and Board Member Orientation; 6-8 pm
● September 25                   Fall Kick-Off Retreat; 10 am-5 pm      
● October 30                             Board Meeting #1; 4-7pm
● November 6                           Community Service Day (time TBA)
● November 20                         Board Meeting #2; 4-7pm
● December 18                         Board Meeting #3; 4-7pm
● January 22                             Board Meeting #4 and social outing; 1-6 pm
● February 12                           Board Meeting #5; 4-7pm
● March 5                                 Board Meeting #6; 4-7pm
● Site Visits:                             March 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16 (will take place on weekday afternoons)
● April 26                                  Board Meeting #7; 4-7pm
● April 30                                  Board Meeting #8; 4-7pm
● May 18                                  Grant Presentation Ceremony and Celebration

Participation in the program costs $100. No applicant will be denied participation based on financial need. The program fee will be requested upon acceptance into the program. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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1. Why do you want to participate in the Jewish Teen Foundation of Greater Boston? *
2. What aspect of the program is most appealing to you? *
3. The Jewish Teen Foundations of Greater Boston will operate in two sites: Gann Academy and Hebrew College. The two groups will meet, but will operate independently. Please select your preferred site. *
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4. Have you participated in other philanthropy-related programs? If so, please explain the program and how you were involved. *
5. Do you enjoy working with groups? What strengths and weaknesses do you bring to a group? *
6. List your extracurricular activities. Please include leadership roles and jobs you hold, and what your anticipated commitments will be during the 2016-2017 academic year. *
7. How do you describe your religious affiliation? *
8. Do you currently belong to a synagogue? If yes, which one? *
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9. Do you belong to a Jewish youth group? If yes, which one? Do you hold or have you held any leadership positions or formal roles? What are they? *
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10. Do you attend or have you attended Jewish summer camp? If yes, which one(s) and when? *
11. Please list other Jewish organizations with which your family is affiliated. *
12. Are you involved with other Jewish activities, including but not limited to educational opportunities? If so, which one(s)? *
13. During the year, each Board will learn about organizations serving the Jewish community as well as the broader community and will explore the many needs these organizations seek to address. Are there particular areas which you would like to explore (examples may include hunger, health, elderly, Israel, education)? *
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Applicant Signature: I have read the PAQ (Potentially Asked Questions) and information on the Jewish Teen Foundations of Greater Boston and if selected will participate in monthly meetings and activities, participate in raising the funds for the grant allocations, complete assignments and participate in the program for the duration of the year. (Print full name.) *
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