Evolving Models of Federation-Agency Cooperation


 

Publication Date: November 1995

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s): Jeffrey R. Solomon

Research Area: Culture and religion

Keywords: Jewish Organizations; Fundraising and Philanthropy; Professionalism

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The current covenant between agencies and federations, which is based on deficit financing from the federation, should be changed to a value-added model, which enables both partners in the covenant to meet service delivery challenges more effectively. This new model is based on three principles: federation-agency affiliation is not necessarily forever, planning informs allocations, and the federation can be an aggressive service provider on behalf of the agencies. Such services include health insurance, group purchasing, training, research, and management assistance.

In Journal of Jewish Communal Service, v.72 no.1-2, Fall/Winter 1995/1996.