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The Nonprofit Exchange: Leadership Tools & StrategiesChangemaking Through PhilanthropyChangemaking Through Philanthropy: Leveraging Philanthropy As A Force For Social Change Interview with Jay and Shira RudermanAs opposed to simply funding grantees’ initiatives, a proactive foundation takes its ideas to the community that it is trying to change for the better. Then, success has been achieved when that entire community’s values have changed.Foundations and philanthropists do not need to be afraid of making bold public statements or even of instigating controversy.Foundations and philanthropists that are seeking to become changemakers are best served focusing on a relatively narrow cause and makin...2021-11-2339 min
Ask JBHAsk JBH #26: Jay RudermanJay Ruderman has focused his life’s work on seeking social justice by advocating for people with disabilities worldwide, and educating Israeli leaders on the American Jewish Community. As President of the Ruderman Family Foundation, his ambitious approach has led the Foundation to become a leader in inclusion and disability rights advocacy both nationally and in Israel. Jay’s emphasis on philanthropy has been instrumental in the Foundation creating programs around the world, raising awareness on social media and the creation of the Foundation’s often cited White Papers. He has never shied away from controversy, consistently challenging Hollywood and th...2021-06-141h 23
Unfunded List Open Door PhilanthropySeason 4, Episode 1; Jay and Shira Ruderman, Ruderman Family FoundationJay and Shira Ruderman are a husband and wife who run a foundation created with the wealth of Jay's father Mort. The Ruderman Family Foundation has become synonymous with the cause of disability inclusion. In 2020, however, they decided to choose a new vanguard to fund and faced some public criticism for that decision. What are the expectations when a funder exits a field? What other causes out there are currently unfunded and unheard of? How can the champions of those causes approach family foundations? We talk about these questions and more in a wide ranging interview with this prolific husband...2021-05-031h 57
The Philanthropy212 PodcastLeveraging Philanthropy for Social Change with Jay and Shira Ruderman of the Ruderman Family FoundationJay Ruderman is the President at the Ruderman Family Foundation. He has focused his life's work on seeking social justice by advocating for people with disabilities worldwide. As President, Jay takes an ambitious approach to leading the foundation. Since then, it has become a national and international leader in inclusion and disability rights advocacy. Jay's emphasis on philanthropy has been instrumental in creating programs worldwide, raising awareness on social media, and making the foundation's most cited white paper. He has never shied away from controversy, consistently challenging Hollywood and those in power to push issues forward. ...2021-04-0840 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourHow to tackle stigma and advocate for disability representation in performing arts with Jay RudermanJay Ruderman is president of the Ruderman Family Foundation, an advocacy organization focusing on the full inclusion of people with disabilities into society. Jay graduated from Brandeis University with honors and received his J.D. from Boston University School of Law. He lives in Boston with his wife, Shira, and their four children.2021-03-2357 min
BalaganEpisode 26 - How can we strengthen the Bond with American Jewry with Shira RudermanIn the past couple of years, there was great tension between the Israeli government and Israelis with many of our brothers in the US. A lot was shed over the Kotel compromise and the Conversion Law along with the close relationship between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and American President Donald Trump has brought tension to new heights.
But, under the carpet, and tremendous efforts are being made in Israel to strengthen the bond. Along with my guest today I will discuss where do we, Israelis, stand in our relationship with our American brothers and sisters, what...2021-02-0440 min
Fundraising Voices from RNLShira and Jay Ruderman - The Ruderman Family FoundationShira and Jay Ruderman from the Ruderman Family Foundation join the podcast to talk about their efforts to advance a more inclusive society. The Ruderman Family Foundation has dedicated the past two decades to enhancing awareness of, and providing programming and services in, the field of disability inclusion. And they are growing to support more needs. Jay and Shira connected to talk about how the make funding decisions, how you can best engage a foundation, what happens when a foundation speaks up on key issues, and what they see coming for the future of philanthropy. The Ruderman...2021-01-2938 min
Jewish Philanthropy PodcastTopic: Leading the Charge/Advocating for the Disabled Topic: Leading the Charge/Advocating for the Disabled Guests: Jay & Shira Ruderman Jay Ruderman is the President of the Ruderman Family Foundation, which focuses on the inclusion of people with disabilities worldwide and educating Israeli leaders on the American Jewish community. He also has served on the Board of Directors of the Jewish Funders Network and is a member of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Executive Committee. Jay is a life-long Bostonian. Upon graduating law school, he began his career as an assistant district attorney in Salem, Massachusetts. In t...2020-12-211h 01
Judaism UnboundEpisode 253: Philanthropic Inclusion - Jay Ruderman, Shira RudermanJay Ruderman and Shira Ruderman, the president and executive director, respectively, of the Ruderman Family Foundation, join Dan and Lex for a conversation about Jewish philanthropy, inclusion of people with disabilities, and the work they've done combining the two.If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation. Support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!To access shownotes for this episode, click here.
2020-12-1848 min
The Boston PodcastGetting All Inclusive With Jay and Shira RudermanSaty hello to Jay Ruderman, president; and Shira Ruderman executive director of the prestigious Ruderman Foundation, an organization which focuses on the inclusion of people with disabilities worldwide -- and educating Israeli leaders on the American Jewish community.
Jay is the host of "All Inclusive," a podcast focused on inclusion, innovation, and social justice. Find all episodes at https://allinclusivepodcast.com/
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2020-12-1840 min
What Gives? The Jewish Philanthropy PodcastJay and Shira Ruderman: Combining Philanthropy and AdvocacyEpisode 14 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.
Guests: Jay and Shira Ruderman, of the Ruderman Family Foundation
Music Credits:
"Believer" by Silent Partner
"Bellissimo" by Doug Maxwell
"Web Weaver's Dance" by Asher Fulero
"Plenty Step" by Freedom Trail Studio
"This is a Jazz Space" by Midnight North
"No Slope" by Freedom Trail Studio
"Mysteries" by Dan Lebowitz
"Mama's Whisper" by The 126ers
"Keep Dreaming" by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
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The Nonprofit Ally PodcastNPA 070: Successful Advocacy in a Noisy WorldAdvocating for the rights of others is not an easy job. It is difficult to bring awareness of your cause to the general public. There are 100's of ways to get your message out and your audience could be scattered across the country. This is the challenge. In this episode, I talk about with Jay and Shira Ruderman from the Rudeman Foundation. They are the President and Director of the foundation and advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities throughout our society. They have run advocacy campaigns that have been picked up on national TV and...2017-09-2853 min