Lessons Learned

From time to time we have documented our journey in hopes that others may avoid our mistakes and gather the courage to attempt their own philanthropic expedition. Here are some of the lessons we’ve learned.

Strategic Philanthropy Around the World
2023 Milken Institute Global Conference
May 2023

Interview of Katie Couric by Laura Lauder
2023 JCF Day of Philanthropy
February 2023

BrandeisWomen Presents:
Laura Lauder on Venture Philanthropy

Brandeis Women’s Network
February 2021

Finding Lessons Learned, with Laura Lauder
Outside The Tzedakah Box Podcast
October 2020

2019 JCRC Jewish-Civic Leadership Award: Laura Lauder
JCRC Behind the Scenes 2019
February 2019


Jewish Teen Foundations – Repair the World
Great Nonprofits
February 2018


Learning the lessons of philanthropy in the Lauder family

J. Jewish News Weekly of Northern California
September 2016


2012 Rambam’s Ladder Award Recipient Laura Lauder
Oshman Family JCC’s 2012 Rambam’s Ladder Award Gala
February 2012

Dedication to DeLeT
DeLeT’s 10th Anniversary Event
June 2012



Venture Philanthropy and Jewish Education

Sh’ma: A Journal of Jewish Ideas
October 2001