Andres Spokoiny
Andrés Spokoiny | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1968 (age 56–57) |
| Alma mater | University of Buenos Aires; Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
| Occupations | Nonprofit executive, author |
| Known for | President & CEO, Jewish Funders Network |
Andrés Spokoiny (born 1968) is an Argentine-born Jewish nonprofit executive, author, and thought leader. Based in New York City, he is President and CEO of the Jewish Funders Network (JFN), a global association of Jewish philanthropists and foundations.[1]
Early life and education
Spokoiny was born in Buenos Aires to a family of Polish-Jewish immigrants. He studied business administration at the University of Buenos Aires and Jewish education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.[2]
Career
Spokoiny began his career with IBM in South America before joining the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) in 1997. Based in Paris, he oversaw community rebuilding efforts across Northeast Europe.[3] He later directed Leatid Europe, a leadership training institute for Jewish professionals, and served as executive director of Federation CJA in Montreal from 2009 to 2011.[4][5]
In 2011, he became President and CEO of the Jewish Funders Network, where he leads efforts to shape ethical Jewish philanthropy internationally.[6] Through JFN, he has addressed crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Israel–Iran war, advising funders on pacing and prioritization during rapidly evolving conflicts.[7]
Spokoiny also contributes commentary on the ethics of contemporary philanthropy, exploring themes like individual giving versus federated structures and moral use of philanthropic power.[8]
Other roles
He has served as a board member of the JDC International Centre for Community Development,[9] and on the selection committee for the Genesis Prize Foundation, a position he has held since 2013.[10]
Publications
Spokoiny is the author of the non-fiction book "Tradition and Transition: Jewish Communities and the Hyper Empowered Individual" (2024), and the novel "El Impio".[11]
References
- ^ "Think Twice Before Blaming Federation". Jewish Week. February 2, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ^ Arnold, Janice (September 2, 2009). "New federation director brings 'expectation of change'". The Canadian Jewish News. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ^ Jordan, Michael J. (March 8, 2007). "Love among many splendored things at Baltics Limmud". Jewish Journal. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ^ Arnold, Janice (September 2, 2009). "New federation director brings 'expectation of change'". The Canadian Jewish News. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ^ "Annual Report 2009–2010". Federation CJA. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ^ "Andrés Spokoiny". Genesis Prize Foundation. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ^ "Your Daily Phil: JFN's Andrés Spokoiny to donors: Pace yourself". eJewish Philanthropy. June 17, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ^ "Is Doing Good Always Good? The Ethics of Contemporary Jewish Philanthropy". Sources: A Journal of Jewish Ideas. March 27, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ^ "Envisioning the Future of Jewish Social Welfare in Europe 2012–2025" (PDF). University of Oxford. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ^ "Mayor Bloomberg Selected as Inaugural Genesis Prize Laureate" (Press release). PR Newswire. October 21, 2013. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ^ "Josh in Conversation with Andrés Spokoiny". Jewish Spirituality. January 31, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025.