Samantha Sisisky Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

-Identify, cultivate, and solicit major donors ($1,800+).-Identify and cultivate new relationships with institutional funders and compose grant applications and follow-up reports to these institutions.-Collaborate with lay leaders locally and nationally to support BBYO's work.

-Created and implemented annual campaign strategies across diverse geographies as part of BBYO’s regional campaigns totaling $4.9 million, including major gifts, fundraising events and a Giving Tuesday raising $483,000 from 4,500+ donors.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Solicited donors and prospects primarily through the Women’s Philanthropy network, generating average donations of up to $5K to an annual campaign.-Planned and executed universal outreach programming and donor events to educate Women’s Philanthropy donors and prospects on The Jewish Federation, its mission, and the surrounding community.-Effectively collaborated with volunteer leaders to plan programs and events, craft solicitation strategies, and develop the overall vision for the Women’s Philanthropy division.-Oversaw the entire Women’s Philanthropy donor network, handling donor requests and issues for 700+ women and regularly informed the director of donor changes and funding statuses.

-Managed communications with all prospective participants for Yahel Social Change Program.-Guided all applicants through application and intake process.-Maintained online social media presence for the organization.-Wrote and edited media pieces.

-Lived in Ethiopian-Israeli neighborhood as part of a Masa Israel Journey service learning program.-Volunteered 30 hours a week, including: teaching English in an elementary school; working in a local non-profit office, fundraising, programming and editing media; tutoring English one-on-one teens and adults.-Studied 10 hours a week: topics including Hebrew language, Israeli culture and society, Judaism and community building.-Coordinated and organized local Ethiopian cultural festival.

-Interacted with donors in person and on phone.-Managed donor lists.-Contributed to marketing and website design.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Religious Studies

Activities and Societies: University Guide Service; Hillel; Pancakes for Parkinsons

Certificate In Nonprofit Management And Leadership

The 12-credit, four-course graduate certificate program is designed for working professionals. Courses include: Nonprofit Financial.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Middle Eastern Studies