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Major Gifts Division

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is proud to work with a large number of visionary individuals and families who have helped to build Miami’s strong Jewish community and who have set the pace for others to follow through their generous support of the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign.

The Federation Major Gifts Department provides opportunities for our Jewish community to extend appreciation to households making Annual Campaign gifts of $10,000 or more. Major Gifts donors are invited to join like-minded philanthropic leaders at first-class events, meetings with legislators in Washington and sessions with high-level Israeli leaders, as well as customized missions to Israel and Jewish communities around the world. View photos from past Major Gifts events.

In addition, the names of Major Gifts donors are listed in the Federation Roll of Honor, which is published annually and seen by leaders in Miami’s Jewish, civic and legislative communities.

For more information, please contact Shayna Weiss at [email protected] or 786.866.8488.

Recognition Levels and Special Groups

Pacesetter
Family contribution of $10,000-$24,999 to the Annual Campaign

Vanguard
Family contribution of $25,000-$49,999 to the Annual Campaign

Guardian
Family contribution of $50,000-$99,999 to the Annual Campaign

Summit
Family Contribution of $100,000 or more to the Annual Campaign

Other Recognition Opportunities

Many Federation departments provide special recognition for donors who make significant gifts to the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign and through The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. Read more about these opportunities:

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation International Division also offers its members entry into Major Gifts programming. Learn about this special Federation department.

Supplemental Giving

Supplemental gifts are based on donor desires, as well as in support of needs that exist beyond the scope of the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign. To learn how you can establish a gift that addresses specific areas of interest and concern, please contact Simon Kaminetsky, Director of Philanthropic Initiatives, at [email protected] or 786.866.8453.

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