Unlock Your Community’s Giving
Potential
Charitable giving is an essential part of the Jewish experience. Yet, many of us are never taught how to give intentionally – leaving long-term impact, tax benefits, and a deeper sense of purpose on the table.
Smart Tzedakah was created to change that.
Presented by the Atlanta Jewish Foundation and hosted by your organization, this complimentary program equips your community with practical philanthropic strategies to turn their values into action.
This isn’t a fundraising event. It’s an educational opportunity designed to help your members give more thoughtfully, build a Jewish legacy, and strengthen the causes they care about for generations to come.
What to Expect
An insightful charitable giving seminar, tailored to your community.
- Cost: Complimentary
- Format: Interactive presentation with Q&A
- Length: Approximately 60–75 minutes
- Audience: Adults of all giving levels
- Presented by: An Atlanta Jewish Foundation Certified Philanthropic Advisor
- Marketing & Registration: Created and managed by the Atlanta Jewish Foundation
- Hosted by: Your organization
1
We create a registration page and provide marketing materials
2
You invite your community members and host the event
3
We deliver the program and offer charitable giving resources
What Participants Learn
Giving Strategies for Lasting Jewish Impact
Why Host Smart Tzedakah
19
X
Larger Gifts
77
%
Repeat Gifts
The data shows that donors who use strategic philanthropic tools such as Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) give more generously and sustainably. Partnering with the Atlanta Jewish Foundation benefits your organization, your members, and the broader Jewish community.
- Engage your community without fundraising pressure.
- Help members give more intentionally with sustainable philanthropic strategies that can strengthen your community for years to come.
- Offer a high-impact program with minimal work for your team – we handle the registration, marketing, and presentation.
- Demonstrate community leadership by joining a collaborative effort to strengthen Jewish philanthropy across Atlanta.
Jewish Atlanta’s Philanthropic Partners
From summer camps to senior care, from schools to shuls, the Atlanta Jewish Foundation empowers donors and nonprofits to strengthen the causes they care about most. As the philanthropic arm of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, we offer personalized guidance, deep community insight, and tax-smart giving solutions that strengthen Jewish life – today and l’dor vador, for generations to come.
120
Years serving Jewish Atlanta
1,300
+
Nonprofits supported annually
$
1B
Donated to charities in Atlanta, Israel, and worldwide
$
457M
In assets under management
Host Smart Tzedakah
Ready to bring thoughtful Jewish philanthropy to your community? Reach out! Tova is here to answer any questions and help you schedule a seminar.
Tova Baruch
Philanthropic Advisor
tbaruch@jewishatlanta.org
404-436-0089
