Ari Witkin Email & Phone Number

Detroit Metropolitan Area

In this new role I am responsible for overseeing the formation and implementation of strategy as it relates to leveraging philanthropic support, donor engagement, and organizational leadership. I work directly with the CEO to increase our impact in the community we serve as well as the support we provide our foundation fund holders and philanthropic.

Detroit, MI

• Oversee the development and implementation of leadership programs across the organization.
• Supervise the organization’s volunteer management process, including committee member appointments and rotation.
• Manage the nomination and appointment process for members of the Board of Governors andcommittee chairs.
• Provide thought leadership on organizational culture and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Serve as in-house scholar and educator.

Philadelphia, PA

• Lead weekday, Shabbat, and holiday services.
• Provided pastoral care and support to congregants.
• Taught and facilitated educational programs and workshops.
• Assisted in creating and implementing strategic advancement plan.
• Wrote fundraising appeals, grant proposals, and donor solicitations.

• Mentored Students and provide pastoral support in one on one and group settings.
• Taught and facilitated Jewish educational programming.
• Lead and assisted student leaders in cultivating davvening spaces on campus.

Philadelphia

• Provide spiritual support to hospitalized adults on Neruo ICU and in the Emergency Department
• Summer Unit of CPE

Philadelphia, PA

• Coordinated organizational fundraising efforts.
• Managed trip logistics on site and in the field.
• Facilitated experiential learning programs and curriculum implementation focused on Jewish environmental ethics and social justice.

Boca Raton, FL

• Led Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services
• Served as visiting rabbi and scholar in residence for numerous shabbatot

Baltimore, Maryland

• Cultivated donor and community stakeholder relationships.
• Developed strategic fundraising initiatives.
• Managed donor database and website content.
• Surpassed annual campaign goal raising more than $100k in 6 months.

• Piloted and managed apprenticeship program including curriculum development and implementation focused on Jewish environmental ethics, spiritual development, and group dynamics.
• Supervised fellowship, guiding fellows in professional development and leadership training.
• Coordinated program logistics and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Oversaw interfaith outreach, relationship building, and multicultural program facilitation.
• Established inter-organizational partnerships expanding the scope of our work in Baltimore.

• Facilitated learning and reflection on topics of race, class, privilege, and Jewish identity.
• Managed trip budgets and itineraries.
• Coordinated on the ground trip logistics and organizational partnerships.
• Maintained social media presence in the field.

• Spearheaded coalition outreach, capacity building, membership, and strategic planning.
• Developed and disseminated internal and public communications.
• Created and managed website and social media content.

• Expanded faith based partnerships by more than twenty percent.
• Represented the faith-based community at the Baltimore Education Coalition.
• Established and managed the project’s website and PR materials.

Webster, WI

Responsible for supervision and programming with youth. Coordinated out of camp trips and overnights for 75-100 youth. Supervised waterfront and lifeguard staff, oversaw and maintained safety procedures and emergency operations.

Master Of Science - Ms, Nonprofit Leadership

Master’S Degree, Ma In Hebrew Letters, Rabbinic Ordination

Bachelor'S Degree, Religion/Religious Studies And Peace Studies

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