North Shore local Wendy Abrams, a past Campaign Chair and president of the Jewish United Fund's Women's Board and Young Women's Board, has been installed as Chair of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) National Women's Philanthropy Board.

1. From the community: North Shore local
named to national Jewish women's board
Wendy Abrams named chair of JFNA's National Women's Philanthropy Board (Posted by jessicaleving, Community
Contributor)
By Community Contributor jessicaleving
North Shore local Wendy Abrams, a past Campaign Chair and president of the
Jewish United Fund's Women's Board and Young Women's Board, has been
installed as Chair of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)
National Women's Philanthropy Board.

2. "Wendy is a charismatic, thoughtful, collaborative and smart leader. Under
her leadership, the power of women's philanthropy will continue to shine and
succeed," said Jamie Weiss, Associate Director of the National Women's
Philanthropy Board.
In 2016, women's giving accounted for over $205 million of JFNA's national
Annual Campaign-over $14 million of which comes from Chicago.
The National Women's Philanthropy Board is comprised of 150 women from
60 communities who meet annually to hone their fundraising skills, learn
from experts about women's giving, discuss trends, and gain a little
inspiration to bring back to their home communities.
The Board also provides leadership for the annual Financial Resource
Development mission, sponsors its own women's missions, and plans and
hosts the International Lion of Judah conference, which attracts over 2000
women biannually. Members travel to communities to serve as speakers,
trainers and consultants, and the Board serves as a resource and connector for
women's philanthropy across the country.
"Chicago has been a wonderful training ground for me. I'm so grateful to the
incredible professionals and lay leaders from whom I've learned. I stand on
the shoulders of the women who have come before me," said Abrams. "I'm
thrilled to have this new opportunity to guide, inspire and educate women
nationally and work to increase women's giving. I hope to bring my experience
and expertise back to Chicago."
Over her nearly two decades of JUF leadership, Abrams has served on many
JUF committees and boards, including JUF's Planning and Allocations
Committee, Community Outreach and Engagement Committee, Health and
Human Services Commission, and Leadership Development Advisory
Committee.

3. A native of Glencoe, Abrams currently lives in Deerfield with her family.
The Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago is the one organization that
impacts every aspect of local and global Jewish life, providing human services
for Jews and others in need, creating Jewish experiences and strengthening
Jewish community connections.
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