Marci Harris-Blumenthal Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Advocacy organization advancing human rights and democratic values with over 70 offices and institutes around the world. ● Oversee planning and implementation of 25 delegations to Israel annually for groups including Brazilian supreme court members, presidents of HBCUs, U.S. Secretaries of State, LGBTQ+ civic leaders, and members of the European parliament.● Partner with organizations around the globe to create highly customized content and access to top Israeli leaders, including… Show more Advocacy organization advancing human rights and democratic values with over 70 offices and institutes around the world. ● Oversee planning and implementation of 25 delegations to Israel annually for groups including Brazilian supreme court members, presidents of HBCUs, U.S. Secretaries of State, LGBTQ+ civic leaders, and members of the European parliament.● Partner with organizations around the globe to create highly customized content and access to top Israeli leaders, including senior government officials, high profile business leaders, authors of the Abraham Accords agreement, and journalists. ● Successfully integrated parallel U.S. and international planning staff into one team; aligned systems, maximized expertise, and cross-trained staff, increasing the number of delegations and offering more services without increasing staff.● Serve as primary liaison with AJC’s Jerusalem office. Show less

North Bethesda, Maryland

A nonprofit providing funding to support the Jewish community and populations in crisis.● Oversaw communal strategic planning for the Federation, identifying emerging needs and establishing key priorities for the allocation of $12 million annually to over 40 agencies.● Matched donor interests with Federation-funded initiatives, significantly increasing donations to the annual campaign to fund high-impact and urgent communal needs.● Worked closely with the Federation board and… Show more A nonprofit providing funding to support the Jewish community and populations in crisis.● Oversaw communal strategic planning for the Federation, identifying emerging needs and establishing key priorities for the allocation of $12 million annually to over 40 agencies.● Matched donor interests with Federation-funded initiatives, significantly increasing donations to the annual campaign to fund high-impact and urgent communal needs.● Worked closely with the Federation board and executive committee, participating in all meetings and providing information, context, and resources to help them make informed allocation decisions.● Leveraged Federation’s funding with matching government and private grants by facilitating collaboration among multiple agencies to maximize their impact. ● Enabled the work of an unsustainable independent agency to continue by absorbing its functions and staff into the Federation and adding it to my portfolio, which also included the Strategic Planning department and the Israel office.● Increased grantees’ capacity by providing evaluation training, professional development opportunities, and educational resources.● Developed and implemented a program for cultivation of adult children of major donors to encourage multi-generational funding.● Represented the Federation at the county, state, and federal level to pass legislation and secure funding for vulnerable populations.● 2017 recipient of the Jewish Federation’s Staff Excellence Award, presented to one staff member annually Show less

New York, New York

A dual-degree undergraduate studies program for students earning a BA at the Jewish Theological Seminary and a BA/BS at either Columbia University or Barnard College.*Oversaw the recruitment, application and admissions process for students applying to the undergraduate dual-degree programs. *Evaluated admissions applications and managed the admissions committee with representatives from both JTS and Columbia/Barnard. *Worked in close collaboration with the Academic… Show more A dual-degree undergraduate studies program for students earning a BA at the Jewish Theological Seminary and a BA/BS at either Columbia University or Barnard College.*Oversaw the recruitment, application and admissions process for students applying to the undergraduate dual-degree programs. *Evaluated admissions applications and managed the admissions committee with representatives from both JTS and Columbia/Barnard. *Worked in close collaboration with the Academic Undergraduate Dean, faculty members, student affairs and financial aid departments.*Increased enrollment by 150 percent.*Developed and implemented new recruitment programs and college preparatory workshops.*Created student admissions internship program, emphasizing leadership development, public speaking, group processing skills, and interpersonal communication.*Produced new recruitment marketing materials targeted to specific populations.*Developed and taught a new required freshman course focusing on skill-building related to successful transitioning to college life. Show less

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Regional branch of a national Jewish youth organization dedicated to fostering Jewish identity, leadership, community service, and friendship.*Managed a synagogue-based youth program for over 60 congregations in 8 southeastern states. *Worked in partnership with lay leadership, teen board, and community stakeholders to fulfill the organizational mission.*Guided scores of teens to develop leadership skills, implement programs, become thoughtful decision makers, work… Show more Regional branch of a national Jewish youth organization dedicated to fostering Jewish identity, leadership, community service, and friendship.*Managed a synagogue-based youth program for over 60 congregations in 8 southeastern states. *Worked in partnership with lay leadership, teen board, and community stakeholders to fulfill the organizational mission.*Guided scores of teens to develop leadership skills, implement programs, become thoughtful decision makers, work collaboratively, and become public speakers.*Coordinated five annual conventions and a week-long leadership training institute for between 100-300 teens. Show less

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

National philanthropic organization dedicated to building and preserving the land of Israel.*Worked collaboratively with Regional Director to increase the annual campaign and donor base. *Developed donor relationships and created educational materials. *Coordinated volunteer-led fundraising events.*Managed young leadership division and speakers bureau.

Master’S Degree, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Interdisciplinary Social Science