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Jeff Scheckner

Development Director for Team Wilderness at Team Wilderness www.teamwilderness.org
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Jeff Scheckner, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in fundraising, event planning, and community development, holds a Master's in Social Work and a BA in Sociology, with a strong presence in the Hudson County, NJ, and Union City, NJ, areas.
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Union City, New Jersey, United States, US
Skills
  • Fundraising
  • Event Planning
  • Community Development
  • Public Speaking
  • Philanthropy
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Jeff Scheckner is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in community development, fundraising, and public relations. He has held various leadership positions in non-profit organizations, including Development Director for Team Wilderness and V.P. Recruitment at Union Township Chamber of Commerce. With a strong educational background in Social Work and Sociology, Jeff has developed a unique blend of skills in research, strategic planning, and grant writing. He has worked with various organizations, including Covenant House New Jersey, Second Street Youth Center, and Bridgeway Rehabilitation, to secure funding and support for community projects. Jeff is proficient in multiple languages, including English, and has a strong presence in public speaking and event planning. He has also worked with United Way of Greater Union County and the American Red Cross, utilizing his skills in community engagement, advocacy, and volunteer recruitment.

Experience

  • Team Wilderness www.teamwilderness.org
    • Hudson County NJ
    • Development Director for Team Wilderness
      • Jun 2021 - Present
      • Hudson County NJ

  • Union Township Chamber of Commerce
    • V.P. Recruitment
      • Jan 2015 - Present

      Meet with local business owners and managers to encourage membership and participation with the Chamber www.unionchamber.com

  • Covenant House New Jersey
    • Newark, NJ
    • Grant Writer
      • Jul 2019 - Mar 2021
      • Newark, NJ

      Grant writer, funding researcher, document editor, business developer

  • Second Street Youth Center
    • Plainfield NJ
    • Program Assistant/Grant Writer
      • Jul 2015 - Dec 2018
      • Plainfield NJ

      Plan events, create programs, raise funds, write grants, advocate, write press releases and recruit memberswww.ssycfoundationinc.org

  • Sierra House
    • East Orange, NJ
    • Development Director
      • Aug 2015 - Sep 2016
      • East Orange, NJ

      Write grant proposals, assist in operations, advocate and raise fundswww.sierrahouse.org

  • Bridgeway Rehabilitation
    • 615 North Broad Street,Elizabeth NJ 07208
    • Grant Writer and Event Planner
      • May 2014 - Oct 2014
      • 615 North Broad Street,Elizabeth NJ 07208

      Conduct research on Foundations and identify potential funders and proceed with applying for grants to support services to the mentally ill. Organize and edit the Bridgeway Family Newsletter. Assist in planning events for Bridgeway (Golf event, Awards Dinner and Walkathon) (www.bridgewayrehab.com)

  • Union County Long Term Recovery Group
    • Elizabeth, NJ
    • Project Manager , Union County Long Term Recovery Group for Hurricane Sandy (most recent position)
      • Nov 2013 - Apr 2014
      • Elizabeth, NJ

      As the Project Manager, I work in the following areas: Fundraising, Project Management and Coordination, Advocacy, Community Relations, Media Consultancy, Public Speaking, and Volunteer Recruitment. The UCLTRG serves homeowners whose homes were damaged by the hurricane and have not yet had the means or opportunity to repair their dwellings. The UCLTRG seekes to make homes sanitary, safe and secure. The UCLTRG is supported by a grant from the American Red Cross with support from other organizations and United Way of Greater Union County is the fiduciary agent. I left this position on April 15,2014.

  • United Way of Greater Union county
    • Community Development manager
      • Jun 2007 - Oct 2012

      As Community Engagement Manager I worked with 21 towns in Union County and two in other counties to encourage support and involvement with United Way to help invest in solutions for community problems. My work involved advocacy, event planning, fund raising and volunteer recruitment

  • American Jewish League for Israel
    • Director
      • Jun 2003 - Jun 2011

      Held monthly lunch forums featuring speakers on Israel and US Jewishly relevant topics. I also did fundraising, grant writing, membership outreach and assistance for students who were seeking college scholarships to study in Israel

  • Jewish Federation of Middlesex County
    • Community Relations Manager
      • Sep 2005 - Dec 2006

      Plan eventsConduct fundraising activities at corporationsDirect Volunteer Center and manage websiteParticipate in community relations and advocacy issues

  • Jewish Federations of North America
    • New York, NY
    • Research Consultant
      • Jun 1986 - Apr 2002
      • New York, NY

      Planned and executed major population studiesConsulted with communities on all matters relating to research and questionnaire developmentAuthored more than 30 publications and articals in professional journals

Education

  • 1985 - 1988
    Yeshiva University
    Masters in Social Work, Community Development
  • American University
    BA in Sociology, Community Organization and Advocacy

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