Operations, Fundraising and Development, Staff and Volunteer Leadership Development, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Financial Oversight and Planning, Buget Administration.

At Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts, I supervised all operations of the organization and manage annual budget while maintaining efficiency and effectiveness. As a CEO, I provide support to volunteer standing and ad-hoc committees, ensuring seamless execution of functions. Leveraging my key expertise, I implement best practices and procedures to increase outreach of the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts to all catchment communities. Furthermore, I manage new and ongoing programs and oversee the first community demographic study conducted in 50+ years.Some of my key contributions are as follow:☛ Delivered instructions related to COVID-19 issues and PPP application procedures to community organizations.☛ Ensured effective management of emergency situation during Covid-19 by raising $500+K for Healthy Community Emergency Fund aiming to facilitate families, individuals, and community organizations.☛ Defied and developed goals, created robust strategies, and formulated tactical plans to achieve set objectives as well as motivated and encouraged staff to enhance efficiency.☛ Raised over $3M in endowment and Donor Advised Fund to date and $1.28+M in contributions in 2020.☛ Built and strengthened productive relationships with community organizations, assuring provision of services.☛ Staffed the board of trustees and provided support in fulfilling fund development responsibilities.

During this tenure, I led all operations of the foundation and ensured compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations. As an Executive Director, I improved donor management system and rebuilt over 7,700 donor records while maintaining accuracy and completeness.Some of my key contributions are as follow:☛ Rendered expertise as a member of the executive team; focusing on enhancing operations of the foundation.☛ Increased annual revenue up to 110% by updating online giving system as well as minimized cost per transaction by 50%.☛ Led efforts to establish and strengthen productive relationship with banks, vendors, sponsors, foundations, and donors to promote visibility.☛ Leveraged key expertise and industry knowledge while developing and presenting the 18th anniversary gala celebration, grossing over $500K with 197 attendees.☛ Successfully moved a designated fund from an annual deficit of -$27,000 per year to a surplus of $53,000.☛ Planned, developed, and managed donor legacy program with a projected future value of $2.6+M.

At Jewish Community of Louisville, I supervised all financial resource development functions for the Jewish Federation of Louisville and Jewish Foundation of Louisville. Besides planning and management, I developed the foundation by soliciting community funds that provided a 50% increase in available scholarship funds for children’s overnight summer camp tuitions.Some of my key contributions are as follow:☛ Increased annual campaign revenue up to 20% and grant revenue by 2011% during first two years.☛ Built relationships with funding sources, including government, foundations, corporate sponsorships, and individuals.

As a Capital Campaign Director, I planned, developed, and executed strategic and operational plans for grades 6-8 expansion building. Additionally, I led training sessions for board members and other volunteer leaders to develop a better understanding and confirm active participation in campaign solicitation.Some of my key contributions are as follow:☛ Raised $1.7M during the campaign quiet phase.☛ Planned, organized, and managed a Founder’s Day event to kick off public phase of the campaign.

Developed funding opportunities including major gifts, endowments and fundraising events. Increased annual fundraising revenues between 25-30% annually.

Developed relationships with major community donors and developed and vetted candidates for the Board of Directors. Oversight of major fundraising events and the organization's annual meeting.

Relationship and funds development working with philanthropists, funders, foundations, corporations and major donors across North America to spark and nurture Jewish identity and community.Raised $3-$7 Million per year to fund 13 web-based communities and 6 print publications based on Jewish values.

Work with the Board to set vision, direction, philosophy and objectives Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective donors in the communityCreate new and unique programming opportunities to engage the next generations in philanthropic giving. Seek new sources of revenue through grants, sponsorships, major donors, philanthropists inside and outside the Greater Boston community

Oversight of marketing, membership, communications, PR, community outreach and fundraising.