Upstart


Total Awarded

$14,450,000

Purpose

To support the continuation of a Foundation-initiated pilot project led by Gather Consulting and Conscious Builders to develop a new scalable framework for offering professional development to Jewish leaders and educators. Previous grants to UpStart included general operating support and supported UpStart’s engagement in renewed strategic planning and continued programmatic experimentation, along with implementation of UpStart’s three-year strategic growth plan to provide the field with a full-service incubator and accelerator intermediary serving Jewish social entrepreneurs and innovators as they launch experimental new organizations and initiatives for the Jewish community.

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Strategic Priority

Exceptional Jewish Leaders and Educators

  • Amount Awarded Up To

    $1,200,000

  • Date Awarded

    06/03/2024

  • Cohort-Based Professional Development Experiences Initiative

    2 Years and 10 Months


  • Amount Awarded Up To

    $6,000,000

  • Date Awarded

    03/14/2022

  • General Operating Support

    3 Years


  • Amount Awarded Up To

    $2,000,000

  • Date Awarded

    04/19/2021

  • General Operating Support

    1 Year


  • Amount Awarded Up To

    $6,000,000

  • Date Awarded

    06/11/2018

  • Scaling and Capacity Building

    3 Years


  • Amount Awarded Up To

    $250,000

  • Date Awarded

    10/09/2017

  • Experiential Education Training for Leaders of New Jewish Initiatives

    2 Years