Posts by Danielle V. Minson

Danielle V. Minson named CEO of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

It is an honor to announce that Danielle V. Minson will serve as Jewish Federation of Cincinnati's next CEO. Danielle has that rare combination of devotion to our mission and top-quality leadership. Our Board of Trustees and Executive Committee know that she is the right leader for our futur…

Time to Jump

Let’s all jump. Soon.

Let me explain.

To jump seems simple—think of kids jumping rope or a basketball layup. But there is no word, surprisingly, for the gathering of yourself you do—the bending of the knees, the coiling—before you spring up. Yet this nameless pre-jump move is cruci…

A Look Back at What Shep Englander's Done for Cincinnati’s Jewish Community

After 16 tireless years of dedicated leadership for the Cincinnati Jewish community, Shep Englander is moving on to his next chapter as the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee in Florida.

Englander took over as CEO of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati when the community was i…

Danielle V. Minson Promoted to President and Interim CEO

Danielle V. Minson has been promoted to President and Interim CEO of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati.
 

I am pleased to announce that Danielle V. Minson has been promoted to Federation President and Interim CEO. Danielle’s new role will help the Federation thrive at this crucial p…

Congratulations, President-Elect Isaac Herzog

Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog at the January 2020 No Hate No Fear rally against antisemitism in Jerusalem | Photo: David Salem
 

As you know, Federations across America help fund the Jewish Agency for Israel, for which Isaac Herzog served as Chairman until this announcement. On be…

Federation Honors Outstanding Professionals, Volunteers at Annual Meeting

The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati’s 2021 award winners come from across our community.
 

[SEE VIDEO OF AWARDS PRESENTATION, WITH REMARKS BY WINNERS, BELOW]

“I know how lucky I am to work in this community every day.” —Trinity Johnson

On May 12 the Jewish Federation of Cincin…

Shep Englander's Farewell

“As hard as it will be to leave this wonderful community, it is a good time for the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and for our family. It is a good time for the Federation because it is strong. And it is a good time for our family because all of our kids are all launched and thriving else…

Our Biggest Day

The Jewish Federation’s biggest day is our annual phone-a-thon, called Super Sunday. This April 18 we got together, both safely in person, and virtually, to raise money, learn a TikTok dance, and chat at the virtual water cooler.

It’s our biggest day, and congratulations to everyone who…

Our People Are Our Strength

One of my goals as president is to attract, retain, and develop high-performing professionals who are fully invested in the priorities of the Jewish communal ecosystem—not only here at the Federation, but across all of Jewish Cincinnati. One of the things that separates Cincinnati’s Fede…

On Passover, What Will You Remember?

Do you remember when the word plague sounded Biblical?

Now, because of COVID, it’s in our headlines and our lives. It has really been a plague year.

Our lives, our children’s lives, our parents’ and grandparents’ lives have been dominated by this pandemic. Some of you have lost lov…

Jewish Federation’s Kila Hanrahan Named President of AFP Cincinnati

Kila Hanrahan is the Agency Development Officer at Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, serving as Director of Development at Jewish Family Service. She was recently named President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Cincinnati Chapter (AFP Cincinnati).
 
I am so proud to…

Strong Safety Net of Funding Helps Our Community Fight COVID

Over 125 years ago, our precursor organization, United Jewish Charities, built a safety net for Cincinnati’s Jewish population. I am humbled to be a part of this organization as it strengthens that safety net for all of us during the hardships of the COVID pandemic. Federation truly is bui…

New Year Brings Bold Move

I hope you welcomed in 2021 with a warm, cozy, and safe celebration with your loved ones. I trust you and yours are healthy. I am writing with exciting news.

 

As you may know, I have worked for the Jewish community for my whole adult life. I am committed to you, our Jewish community here…

Despite COVID-19 Setbacks Federation & Foundation Build for Cincinnati 2030

“By working together we can create a plan to build one of the most relevant, empowered, and connected Jewish communities in the United States.” –Shep Englander, CEO, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
 

The Cincinnati Jewish community is continuing its bold march into the future, des…

Why We Should Be Proud of Our Community’s COVID-19 Relief Fund

We can all be proud of the COVID-19 Relief Fund, described in my last blog, which is helping those in our community whose financial stability and mental health have been injured by the pandemic. But we can be prouder still of the smart and collaborative ways that our community volunteers and…