SAN DIEGO (Press Release)— Jewish Family Service of San Diego has received the coveted 4-Star Rating for the third year in a row for sound fiscal management from Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org ), America’s premier charity evaluator that spotlights fine work of efficient charities and provides donors with essential information needed to give them greater confidence in charitable choices that they make.
“As the nonprofit sector continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, savvy donors are demanding more accountability, transparency and quantifiable results from the charities they choose to support with their hard-earned dollars,” said Ken Berger, president and chief executive officer of Charity Navigator.
“We are proud to recognize Jewish Family Service of San Diego with our 4-Star Rating for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances. This ‘exceptional’ designation differentiates Jewish Family Service from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.”
Approximately one-quarter of the charities evaluated by Charity Navigator have received its highest 4 Star-Rating. Forbes, Fortune and Kiplinger’s Financial magazine, among others, have profiled and celebrated Charity Navigators unique method of applying data-drive analysis to the charitable sector.
“We are proud to have earned Charity Navigator’s highest rating which affirms our accountability and transparency while providing vital programs and services to people in critical need in San Diego County,” said Jill Borg Spitzer, CEO of Jewish Family Service. “This designation comes at a crucial time to the agency because we are helping more people than ever before due to the recession and we need community support to sustain these programs.”
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