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Publication Date: January 1987
Publisher: Brandeis University. Center for Modern Jewish Studies
Author(s): Gary A. Tobin
Research Area: Banking and finance; Social conditions
Keywords: American Jews; Fundraising/Philanthropy; Volunteerism
Type: Report
Coverage: Massachusetts
Abstract:
The demographic study undertaken by the Worcester Jewish Federation provides a rich background to help evaluate patterns of philanthropy and volunteerism in the Worcester area. The study asked a series of questions about solicitation history, why people give and don't give, philosophies of philanthropic behavior, giving histories and many other campaign-related issues. The data collected provides a market profile of Worcester givers and non-givers, as well as identification of giving sub-markets