Cary Wolovick Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

• Facilitating growth and increasing new donor relationships with Chicago Loop Synagogue by building and maintaining key relationships• Developing and organizing various programs and events for all age groups in different interest fields (Jewish education, current events, fitness, etc.).• Lead and coordinated yearly ritual calendar for all holidays and festivals.• Made key contributions to the delivery of an increased Loop Synagogue email database by 87% and an increased social media market presence by 160% in the past year.• Reduced and streamlined costs to more effectively market synagogue festivals and events to the general public as part of overall financial leadership.• Promoted partnerships and drove growth through successfully utilizing the synagogue for event rentals (Weddings, B'nai Mitzvahs, private events, etc.) as well as reaching out to local and regional businesses.• Managed operational transitions initiated by the pandemic by continuing successful online events and other services.• Made key contributions to delivery of website migration to a new web platform process and technologies.• Supported Chicago Loop Synagogue operations by updating and maintaining security plans and needs for synagogue.

Skokie, Il

• Maintained donor relationships with existing donors of the Libenu Foundation and cultivating new donors to help those with disabilities• Leading fundraising and outreach operations for Libenu, including at parlor meetings, galas, minor and major donor levels; raising thousands of dollars for the organization.• Soliciting Corporate Sponsorship and leading Foundation research and development for Libenu.• Expanding Libenu’s Social Media outreach on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Greater Chicago Area

- Assisting in development of B'nai B'rith Programming operations in Chicago, Los Angeles, Texas and other areas.- Co-coordinating national development of B'nai B'rith Young Leadership Network.- Assisting with B’nai B’rith Disaster Relief fundraising campaigns in response to disasters in Haiti, Chile and Japan-Works with Donors and Volunteers to spread B'nai B'rith agenda...

- Assisted in launching B’nai B’rith Social Media on websites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter- Assisting with B’nai B’rith Disaster Relief fundraising campaigns in response to disasters in Haiti, Chile and Japan- Coordinated B’nai B’rith Lodges for Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin for B’nai B’rith International- Currently rebuilding B’nai B’rith regional board in order - Found video of Helen Thomas stating “Jews should go back to Palestine” on YouTube and sent to communications staff, becoming the only Jewish organization to get a Press release out before the Sabbath. Press release was highlighted on CNN’s “Reliable Sources with Howard Kurtz” on June 6, 2010.- Organized B’nai B’rith Young Professional Network-Chicago in order to promote B’nai B’rith to younger professionals in the Chicago area, and hosted events at venues and grew membership to over 300 members within a year- Programmed “regional events” on different topics including Foreign Policy, Health Care Reform and Holocaust remembrance- Named a “Jew You Should Know,” Oy! Chicago, April 2010

- Organized the campaign strategy for several candidates running in the Democratic Primaries in 2010 and 2012, and Chicago Municipal elections in 2011 and 2015- Assisted on petition drives for several candidates- Helped with Fundraising, precinct walking, Get out the vote operations and event planning- Candidates advised include: Jesse White for Illinois Secretary of State, David Hoffman for US Senate-Illinois, 46th Ward Democrats, Alderman James Cappleman, 46th Ward, Citizens for Kelly Cassidy (State Representative) and Chicago for Rahm Emanuel.- Full list of candidates available upon request

• Planned, advertised, and facilitated Israel Advocacy Programming on Campus• Invited and hosted distinguished Middle East experts and speakers from around the world • Organized informative and educational opportunities for students on campus to learn more about Middle East Issues

• Attended AIPAC Policy Conferences 2008 & 2009, and met with Senators, Congressmen, White House Staff, and other American and International Policy makers to discuss and influence American and International Security Policies • Completed the 2008 AIPAC Winter Saban National Political Leadership Training in Washington DC• Assisted in planning stages of a Huskies for Israel Student Organization

• Helped engage students in philanthropy school wide through multicultural events• Organized NIU students in times of tragedy at other universities to provide support networks• Assisted in the planning, and execution for the memorial ceremony of the one year anniversary of the February 14 shooting

• Was one of original ‘Founding Fathers’ that helped found the Fraternity at Northern Illinois University• Worked closely with university officials to gain the official recognition from the university• Helped organize several philanthropy events including selling ribbon magnet drive that raised over $10,000 for the February 14 Scholarship Fund• Assisted in recruitment efforts for the Fraternity in finding new members yearly

• Compiled, evaluated, and organized a database with over 5,000 potential donors for the Social Service Agency• Recruited and educated potential donors as to the work of the ARK through popular social networking sites such as Facebook• Assisted in administrative duties of The ARK• Worked on regular basis with clients of all backgrounds and their case managers on trying to help their clients

• Increased Membership by over 300% in two years• Created an outreach program to Jewish Students on campus to increase campus Jewish life• Coordinated Jewish community response after the shooting of 5 students when possible students on campus on February 14, 2008 including bringing 5 Virginia Tech students to help comfort NIU

• Executed the campaign strategy of the Chief of Staff on Campus• Planned and scheduled speaking engagements for the candidate• Monitored area polling data to enhance the campaign strategy in specific geographic areas

• Executed a successful outreach strategy at universities throughout the Chicago area, Illinois and the Midwest that reestablished StandWithUs in the Midwest• Fundraised to establish the Midwest Corporate Office in Chicago• Facilitated Israel and Middle East Educational Programming in the Midwest

• Managed a $10,000 budget• Formulated and presented budget legislation to the student senate, that was successful as an operating model for future years• Served as a mentor for new students to the college

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science-Public Law, History

Activities and Societies: Hillel, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Huskies United, American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)

Transfer, History

Activities and Societies: Harper College Student Senate

High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates