Jay Hein
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Jay F. Hein is a former Director of the White House
Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (OFBCI), and Deputy Assistant to U.S President George W. Bush
. As director of the OFBCI, he was charged with the mission of expanding and strengthening the influence of faith based organizations in providing social welfare services. Hein resigned from the post in September 2008 to take a position with the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University
, and to return to his former job as president of the Sagamore Institute for Policy Research, a non- profit Indianapolis, Indiana based think tank
.
While at the OFBCI, Hein viewed one of its purposes as leveling the playing field for small religious groups that wanted to obtain government grants. He also supported the "hiring rights" of religious- based organizations to require membership in their own religion as a condition of employment, regardless of whether the organization received federal funds.
Prior to his appointment to the OFBCI, Hein, as president and founder of the Sagamore Institute, conducted research that concentrated on community-based reforms. Previous to his involvement with Sagamore, Hein was the director of the conservative Hudson Institute's
Civil Society programs. While there, Hein conducted research and analysis to support Wisconsin's welfare reform program and he assisted former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson
, and the state of Wisconsin in devising welfare replacement alternatives such as welfare to work and post secondary training and education.
, the alma mater of Ronald Reagan
, in 1987. He was one of the first recipients of the Ronald Reagan Leadership Program scholarship, a full tuition grant given to just 6 entering freshmen each year. Hein also did graduate work in political science at the University of Illinois, Springfield, and is now a distinguished fellow at Baylor University, as well as the Director of its Program for Faith and Service.
White House
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Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (OFBCI), and Deputy Assistant to U.S President George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
. As director of the OFBCI, he was charged with the mission of expanding and strengthening the influence of faith based organizations in providing social welfare services. Hein resigned from the post in September 2008 to take a position with the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University
Baylor University
Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
, and to return to his former job as president of the Sagamore Institute for Policy Research, a non- profit Indianapolis, Indiana based think tank
Think tank
A think tank is an organization that conducts research and engages in advocacy in areas such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, and technology issues. Most think tanks are non-profit organizations, which some countries such as the United States and Canada provide with tax...
.
While at the OFBCI, Hein viewed one of its purposes as leveling the playing field for small religious groups that wanted to obtain government grants. He also supported the "hiring rights" of religious- based organizations to require membership in their own religion as a condition of employment, regardless of whether the organization received federal funds.
Prior to his appointment to the OFBCI, Hein, as president and founder of the Sagamore Institute, conducted research that concentrated on community-based reforms. Previous to his involvement with Sagamore, Hein was the director of the conservative Hudson Institute's
Hudson Institute
The Hudson Institute is an American think tank founded in 1961, in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, by futurist, military strategist, and systems theorist Herman Kahn and his colleagues at the RAND Corporation...
Civil Society programs. While there, Hein conducted research and analysis to support Wisconsin's welfare reform program and he assisted former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson
Tommy Thompson
Thomas George "Tommy" Thompson , a United States Republican politician, was the 42nd Governor of Wisconsin, after which he served as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. Thompson was a candidate for the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election, but dropped out early after a poor performance in polls...
, and the state of Wisconsin in devising welfare replacement alternatives such as welfare to work and post secondary training and education.
Education
Hein received a bachelor’s degree in social science and business from Eureka CollegeEureka College
Eureka College is a liberal arts college in Eureka, Illinois related by covenant to the Christian Church and founded in 1855. It has a strong focus on the mutual development of intellect and character. Stated core values are learning, service and leadership...
, the alma mater of Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
, in 1987. He was one of the first recipients of the Ronald Reagan Leadership Program scholarship, a full tuition grant given to just 6 entering freshmen each year. Hein also did graduate work in political science at the University of Illinois, Springfield, and is now a distinguished fellow at Baylor University, as well as the Director of its Program for Faith and Service.
External links
- Hein, Jay."Rethinking Charity", American Outlook, Fall 2003.
- Sagamore Institute Website