Jessica Ost
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Jenna Meisner, MBA
Jessica is such a joy to work with. Her project management and communication skills are superb. She has an incredible way with people, treating everyone she interacts with like a long-lost friend and immediately making you feel comfortable. It was a pleasure to watch her grow her skills and expertise in philanthropy. In her role, she worked closely with grantors, grantees, fundraisers, and donors, giving her unique insight and perspective into philanthropy. I'd welcome Jessica on my team any day!
Erez Luke Cohen
Jessica Ost is a bright, skilled and personable Jewish professional. She has been an Israel Education Center Intern at The University of Illinois for three years. During that time she has grown to be one of the most succesful pro-Israel interns in the nation. She has developed well rounded programs, created coalitions with other organizations on campus and trained every 8 interns that joined the pro-Israel team on campus. Jessica is a formidable relationship builder. Her genuine interest in learning about people in her work environment made it possible to form a vast team of dedicated interns on campus. She would be an asset in any role that requires relationship building, running events and bringing big ideas to fruitation. I could only hope I will get to work with her in the future.
Jenna Meisner, MBA
Jessica is such a joy to work with. Her project management and communication skills are superb. She has an incredible way with people, treating everyone she interacts with like a long-lost friend and immediately making you feel comfortable. It was a pleasure to watch her grow her skills and expertise in philanthropy. In her role, she worked closely with grantors, grantees, fundraisers, and donors, giving her unique insight and perspective into philanthropy. I'd welcome Jessica on my team any day!
Erez Luke Cohen
Jessica Ost is a bright, skilled and personable Jewish professional. She has been an Israel Education Center Intern at The University of Illinois for three years. During that time she has grown to be one of the most succesful pro-Israel interns in the nation. She has developed well rounded programs, created coalitions with other organizations on campus and trained every 8 interns that joined the pro-Israel team on campus. Jessica is a formidable relationship builder. Her genuine interest in learning about people in her work environment made it possible to form a vast team of dedicated interns on campus. She would be an asset in any role that requires relationship building, running events and bringing big ideas to fruitation. I could only hope I will get to work with her in the future.
Jenna Meisner, MBA
Jessica is such a joy to work with. Her project management and communication skills are superb. She has an incredible way with people, treating everyone she interacts with like a long-lost friend and immediately making you feel comfortable. It was a pleasure to watch her grow her skills and expertise in philanthropy. In her role, she worked closely with grantors, grantees, fundraisers, and donors, giving her unique insight and perspective into philanthropy. I'd welcome Jessica on my team any day!
Erez Luke Cohen
Jessica Ost is a bright, skilled and personable Jewish professional. She has been an Israel Education Center Intern at The University of Illinois for three years. During that time she has grown to be one of the most succesful pro-Israel interns in the nation. She has developed well rounded programs, created coalitions with other organizations on campus and trained every 8 interns that joined the pro-Israel team on campus. Jessica is a formidable relationship builder. Her genuine interest in learning about people in her work environment made it possible to form a vast team of dedicated interns on campus. She would be an asset in any role that requires relationship building, running events and bringing big ideas to fruitation. I could only hope I will get to work with her in the future.
Jenna Meisner, MBA
Jessica is such a joy to work with. Her project management and communication skills are superb. She has an incredible way with people, treating everyone she interacts with like a long-lost friend and immediately making you feel comfortable. It was a pleasure to watch her grow her skills and expertise in philanthropy. In her role, she worked closely with grantors, grantees, fundraisers, and donors, giving her unique insight and perspective into philanthropy. I'd welcome Jessica on my team any day!
Erez Luke Cohen
Jessica Ost is a bright, skilled and personable Jewish professional. She has been an Israel Education Center Intern at The University of Illinois for three years. During that time she has grown to be one of the most succesful pro-Israel interns in the nation. She has developed well rounded programs, created coalitions with other organizations on campus and trained every 8 interns that joined the pro-Israel team on campus. Jessica is a formidable relationship builder. Her genuine interest in learning about people in her work environment made it possible to form a vast team of dedicated interns on campus. She would be an asset in any role that requires relationship building, running events and bringing big ideas to fruitation. I could only hope I will get to work with her in the future.
Experience
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Jewish Family Service of Seattle
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Gifts Officer
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Oct 2020 - Present
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Program Manager, Teen Philanthropy
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Feb 2018 - Sep 2020
• Develop and implement a curriculum that presents strategies for evaluating community needs, participating in grant-making, fundraising effectively, and allocating funds• Supervise a teenage philanthropy program facilitator to ensure a consistent, equally engaging and informative experience across multiple cohorts• Write grants and solicit donors to secure funding for new programs that empower teenagers• Establish and cultivate relationships with external organizations to broaden program’s reach, yielding double the anticipated student participation in its first two years• Deliver updates to an Advisory Council consisting of program stakeholders and incorporate council members’ feedback into subsequent curriculum development• Evaluate local issues and create relevant opportunities for teens to volunteer in their communities
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Shorashim
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager
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Jul 2016 - Dec 2017
o Oversaw all logistics for over 3,000 young adults during immersive experience in Israelo Hired, managed and trained over 150 staff to lead more than 80 different tripso Supervised internal team of 10 people to ensure excellence of our pre-trip communicationso Write curriculum for staff on leadership, history and culture o Conduct orientations to ensure that participants are prepared for their upcoming trip with Shorashimo Build and maintain relationships with external organizations
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Jewish United Fund
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Campaign Associate
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Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
o Secured over 150 new gifts for annual fundraising campaigno Managed events and meetings for the Young Leadership Division Boardo Engaged and updated donor management systemo Organized over 20 events ranging for 15 to 500 peopleo Met with prospective donors to educate about the organization’s missiono Led trips to Israel for young adults in Chicago o Secured over 150 new gifts for annual fundraising campaigno Managed events and meetings for the Young Leadership Division Boardo Engaged and updated donor management systemo Organized over 20 events ranging for 15 to 500 peopleo Met with prospective donors to educate about the organization’s missiono Led trips to Israel for young adults in Chicago
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Engagement Associate
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Aug 2012 - Mar 2015
Engage uninvolved and involved Jewish students at campuses in Chicago in discussion and exploration of their Jewish identity. Recruit students for Birthright Israel and helps previous Birthright students further explore Jewish identity and Jewish life upon return from Israel and by increasing the visibility of Jewish life as part of a city-wide campus community Engage uninvolved and involved Jewish students at campuses in Chicago in discussion and exploration of their Jewish identity. Recruit students for Birthright Israel and helps previous Birthright students further explore Jewish identity and Jewish life upon return from Israel and by increasing the visibility of Jewish life as part of a city-wide campus community
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Jewish United Fund
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Campus Affairs and Student Engagement Intern
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
Staff member for the Jewish United Fund's Lewis Summer Intern Program
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Campus Affairs and Student Engagement Intern
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
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Campus Affairs & Student Engagement Intern
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Aug 2008 - May 2012
Supervise the Lewis Summer Interns Organize programs, seminars and speakers for the Lewis Summer Interns Write reports and summaries for development efforts Build relationships with students in Illinois
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Lewish Summer Intern
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
Updated the Israel Education page on the Jewish United Fund's website, helped organize candlelight vigil for fourth year of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, met with international, national and local political leaders
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Education
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2008 - 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Global Studies -
2008 - 2012
University of Illinois
Bachelor of Arts, Global Studies -
2011 - 2011
Rothberg International School at Hebrew University
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2018 - 2019
University of Washington
Certificate, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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