Experience

Emma's Torch

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Projects Manager

  • Aug 2018 - Present



YJP Young Jewish Professionals

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Copywriter

  • Sep 2016 - Nov 2017

  Throughout my tenure at this nonprofit providing high-quality networking opportunities to young Jewish professionals in NYC, I wrote copy that grew membership: I drafted compelling promotional materials, including targeted email campaigns, personal outreach letters, and website content demonstrating the value of organization. I also developed best practices, guides, and templates for all external communications to build a cohesive, mission-focused brand.As a part of a 3-person event team, I played a critical role in planning and executing the 2017 Annual Gala for over 1K attendees in just 3.5 weeks. I also contributed to the event’s content by writing the emcee speech and promotional video content to be shown at the event. Additionally, I produced the 180-page Gala Journal and wrote all ad content generating $400K in revenue in less than one month.I also increased the amount of members attending the monthly industry networking conference. I achieved this by writing the copy used to recruit high-profile business leaders to speak (up to 116 per event), as well as delivering compelling email and web content to young professionals.



Congregation Beit Simchat Torah

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High Holidays Associate

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  In this position, I had the pleasure of assisting the Director of Development in all communications related to executing high holiday services for the world’s largest LGBT synagogue, attended by over 10K people annually. I also aided in event planning and provided day-of event coordination. I also supported the Annual Giving and Capital Campaign fundraising by conducting cold calls and drafting powerful emails. In this position, I had the pleasure of assisting the Director of Development in all communications related to executing high holiday services for the world’s largest LGBT synagogue, attended by over 10K people annually. I also aided in event planning and provided day-of event coordination. I also supported the Annual Giving and Capital Campaign fundraising by conducting cold calls and drafting powerful emails.



Lawyers Alliance for New York

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Associate for Pro Bono

  • Dec 2013 - Oct 2014

  In this position, I matched lawyers to nonprofits in need of legal services in order to fulfill their missions of improving the quality of life in NYC neighborhoods.I accomplished this by designing, writing, and distributing a newsletter detailing the legal needs of nonprofit organizations to approximately 400 pro bono coordinators on a weekly basis. I also personally reached out to in-network lawyers for urgent or complex matters. During my tenure, I also researched potential strategic partnerships and grew the national network of lawyers, thus expanding the organization’s capacity to maximize a positive impact across NYC.



Child Mind Institute

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Consultant

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  I was excited to contribute to this nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children struggling with mental health and learning disorders. In this position, I helped design an online workshop providing support and resources to the parents of LD children. I conducted market research to assess the needs of the parents and identified potential collaborators to help us reach our goals. To determine the viability of the program, I developed a pro forma budget and conducted break-even analysis.



Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA

• National Director

  • Mar 2009 - Jun 2011

  I was hired to revitalize the US program for for this organization bringing together entrepreneurs and innovators across the globe to share ideas during one week every year. I reported directly to the president and served as point of contact for all 1,300 US-based partners. I prioritized developing relationships with key stakeholders, increasing the total number of program partners by 15%. In addition to generating content for the GEW/USA blog, I also managed social media outlets including Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, increasing followers by 21%, 27% and 15%, respectively. Through online and offline marketing efforts, I grew total participants by 42%, resulting in an increased number of event activities by 28%. Leading up to the US event, I coordinated with our 125 partners in planning all activities. I also managed Featured and Keynote Events, as well as competitions and panel discussions for up to 500 attendees.



Grassroots Campaigns

• Political Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Director

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2008

  • Assisted regional canvass director in management of 40 to 60 canvassers who fundraised for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the 2008 election cycle • Recruited, interviewed, and hired staff; subsequently organized and oversaw daily training sessions• Directed regional recruitment for new assistant directors and personnel in other senior positions • Assisted regional canvass director in management of 40 to 60 canvassers who fundraised for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the 2008 election cycle • Recruited, interviewed, and hired staff; subsequently organized and oversaw daily training sessions• Directed regional recruitment for new assistant directors and personnel in other senior positions



AIPAC

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Political Intern

  • Aug 2006 - Dec 2006

  • Provided data and research for political analysis during the 2006 congressional elections• Developed briefings for political analysts• Assisted political grassroots coordinator on outreach initiatives • Provided data and research for political analysis during the 2006 congressional elections• Developed briefings for political analysts• Assisted political grassroots coordinator on outreach initiatives