In today’s climate, prioritizing giving can be both difficult and important. Level Up enables you to set it and forget it, so that your meaningful contribution will be made for less than a dollar a day. And for those that want to invest even further, Ben-Gurion Society members receive exclusive access to JUF events and other benefits. If you’re looking to get philanthropically involved on a national level, The National Young Leadership Cabinet is for those who want to build leadership and networking skills with JFNA.

Level Up 

What is Level Up? 
A society for young adults in their 20s who make a minimum contribution of $18 a month, or $216 a year, to the Jewish United Fund Annual Campaign. 

For $18 a month, you will: 

• Gain access to exclusive events 
• Expand your network 
• Support the ongoing and urgent needs in the Chicago Jewish community  

Other Perks

• One complimentary ticket for you and a +1 to a YLD happy hour or networking event of your choice
• Skip to the top of the waitlist for YLD’s most popular programs

Get Involved 

To Level Up, contact us at [email protected] or 312-357-4539. 

The Ben-Gurion Society

The Ben-Gurion Society (BGS) is a national donor recognition society for young adults, ages 22-45, who make a contribution of $1,000 or more to the Jewish United Fund’s Annual Campaign. Here in Chicago, there are over 600 Ben-Gurion Society members accounting for almost $1.9 million of JUF’s Annual Campaign.

BGS is founded on the principles of David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister of the State of Israel. BGS embodies Ben-Gurion’s legacy, that young men and women use their vision and combine their power, passion and resources to build a strong and responsible Jewish community at home, in Israel, and around the world.

Benefits

BGS members enjoy a unique slate of exclusive benefits designed to deepen their connection with the Jewish community. From VIP access to premier events to insider opportunities with JUF leadership and agencies, donors are offered offers a front-row seat to the impact of our work.

Join BGS

Please contact YLD Director, Ben Wolfson at [email protected] or 312-357-4505 to learn how you can get involved today!

To become a part of this committed and passionate group of Jewish adults contact us at [email protected] or 312-357-4539

National Young Leadership Cabinet

National Young Leadership Cabinet is a five-year program that creates a community of aspiring young philanthropists and volunteer leaders for the Jewish Federation movement through education, skill development, travel and programming designed to deepen the understanding of local, national, and global community needs. Learn more about Cabinet

Benefits

• Summer retreat for training, networking, and leadership development
• Optional study mission to better understand the needs and challenges of Jewish communities around the world
• Activities at JFNA’s General Assembly—the annual conference for Federation lay and professional leaders and their local/overseas partners

Interested in joining the cabinet?

Candidates must be between the ages of 30 and 40 in the year they apply to Cabinet, contribute a minimum of $5,000 annually to their local Federation, have demonstrated leadership in their local community, and be eager for future growth. In addition to being nominated by a professional from their local Federation, prospective candidates must fill out an application stating why they want to participate in this program. After an interview process, candidates are accepted on a rolling basis from end of January through May.

Questions?

Contact Sally Kudert, Associate Vice President, Leadership Development to get your questions answered at [email protected] or 312-357-4689.