5 Things Synagogues and Jewish Nonprofits Should Know to Protect Their 501(c)(3) Status
This one-page guide outlines 5 key things synagogues and Jewish nonprofits should know to safeguard their 501(c)(3) status.
Steal This! Project Bank
This page collects exemplary democracy projects done by Jewish organizations and shares easy-to-follow guides to help other organizations bring these successful programs to their communities.
Smart Plan: Spitfire’s Guide to Crisis Prep and Management
Spitfire offers four steps that will help any non-profit assess its risks, identify potential sources of attack, minimize risks and leverage its strengths. This simple approach will help you shore up vulnerabilities and rest easy knowing that no matter what comes next, you’re ready for it.
Scenario Planning Worksheet
This resource provides leaders of Jewish organizations with guidance for thinking through potential threats to democracy and how their institutions can best prevent and respond to them.
Resources for Managing Teams with Diverse Viewpoints
Leading Edge published a guide to promoting ideological pluralism in workplaces, including helpful resources and links.
Rapid Communications Around Threats to Democracy: A Guide for Jewish Organizations
This resource provides rapid communications guidance on whether and how Jewish organizations should respond to anti-democratic activity.
Online Harassment Field Manual
Whether you’re experiencing or witnessing online abuse, this Field Manual offers concrete strategies for how to defend yourself and others.
Jewish Civics Bookshelf
Compiled by the American Jewish Civics Seminar, this bibliography highlights a list of essential readings related to American Jewish civic learning.
DIY Scenario Planning Guide
This resource helps leaders of Jewish organizations develop democracy threat scenarios to practice how their institutions might respond to different threats.
Digital Security Helpline
The Helpline will walk you or your organization through assessing the risks you face in your work and
prioritizing your digital security needs. It will help you resolve existing problems, teach you some of the most important best practices, and help you get into a secure mindset for the future.
Cybersecurity Assessment Tool
This tool is designed to measure the maturity, resiliency, and strength of an organization’s cybersecurity efforts. It was created with civil society organizations and nonprofits in mind, and we hope it helps shine some light on a recommended path forward for any organization undertaking a cybersecurity journey.
Civic Education Resources from the Jewish Educator Portal
The Jewish Education Project has compiled a suite of great civic learning resources to help Jewish educators teach about democracy.
A Meditation for Partners
This brief meditation, led by Rabbi Josh Feigelson, President and CEO of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, is meant to help Jewish leaders center and find focus when engaging in work to protect and strengthen democracy.
UPDATED FOR 2025: Equip Toolkit
This comprehensive resource, updated for 2025, provides essential information and action guides to assist Jewish organizations with leading their communities effectively through contentious times.
What We’re Watching
With so much going on, it is understandable for people to feel news whiplash. To help our partners stay focused and find the signal in the noise, we are happy to share what we are tracking.
NEW: Democracy Partners Directory
A More Perfect Union is grateful to be able to work with many incredible organizations working to keep our democracy strong. These organizations take differing approaches and bring diverse perspectives to the field -- contributing their expertise on civic learning, election administration, civic engagement, civil liberties, and more. Below, you’ll find a list of leading organizations in the democracy space that we work with regularly.
NEW: Advancing Democracy Through Local Action
In this briefing held on February 26, 2025, our expert panel explored tangible opportunities to proactively bolster local civic health and act as a bulwark against federal overreach.