Experience

GatherDC
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Engagement Director

  • Apr 2022 - Present


Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital

• Assistant Director of Development, Annual Giving

  • Oct 2020 - Mar 2022

  - Helmed parent component of annual fundraising campaign, surpassing $350,000 fundraising goals in 2021 and 2022. - Assisted in developing and executing a comprehensive, year-round fundraising plan to support dollar and participation goals for long-term growth of MILTON's annual fund. - Recruited, trained, and supported volunteers who help advance the annual fund. - Produced annual appeal collateral and solicitation letters by assisting with writing, editing and designing components that demonstrate the impact that regular charitable support has on MILTON. - Developed, planned and executed MILTON's annual gala and grandparents' events, as well as other constituent-focused events throughout the year. - Assisted Deputy Director of Development in prospect research to cultivate a portfolio of annual and endowment fund prospects. Show less



J Street

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Associate

  • Jul 2019 - Sep 2020

  • Drafted, implemented and sent engaging promotional emails on behalf of J Street’s regional teams • Created user-friendly web pages and registration forms for regional events and national campaigns • Provided on-call support and assistance to regional team members with digital requests • Wrote, implemented and sent emails on behalf of other J Street initiatives • Drafted, implemented and sent engaging promotional emails on behalf of J Street’s regional teams • Created user-friendly web pages and registration forms for regional events and national campaigns • Provided on-call support and assistance to regional team members with digital requests • Wrote, implemented and sent emails on behalf of other J Street initiatives



Temple Rodef Shalom

• United States
• Religious Institutions

• Development Associate

  • May 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Managed capital campaign to successfully raise over $16 million • Personally managed and created content for weekly targeted donor appeals through Robly (email marketing platform) and social media posts • Cultivated donor stewardship through composing and mailing gift acknowledgment letters • Organized and oversaw direct phone communication strategies, reaching over 40% of non-donors. (Included: analyzing member data to determine non-donors, writing scripts for callers and texters, ensuring the accurate collection of donations, and resolving donor and volunteer issues on the floor.) • Researched prospective donors and distilled key demographic information into donor briefings, which were distributed to senior leadership • Tracked donation information for gifts and pledges Show less



Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital

• Development Associate

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Directed and filmed a donor appeal video, which was distributed to the entire donor base • Wrote articles on individuals to highlight their contributions to the school and encourage donations • Planned and supported operations for the school’s largest fundraising event and provided administrative tasks onsite • Directed and filmed a donor appeal video, which was distributed to the entire donor base • Wrote articles on individuals to highlight their contributions to the school and encourage donations • Planned and supported operations for the school’s largest fundraising event and provided administrative tasks onsite



National Academy of Sciences

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Program Assistant

  • Nov 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Researched and vetted potential medical experts to serve on the Committee on the State of the Science in Ovarian Cancer Research • Copyedited several reports on public health • Arranged all logistics for several on- and offsite committee meetings, including travel, lodging, and meals • Created briefing books for meetings and forums, which included agendas, itineraries, and medical research • Researched and vetted potential medical experts to serve on the Committee on the State of the Science in Ovarian Cancer Research • Copyedited several reports on public health • Arranged all logistics for several on- and offsite committee meetings, including travel, lodging, and meals • Created briefing books for meetings and forums, which included agendas, itineraries, and medical research

• 3rd-5th Grade Supervisor, Camp Rodef Shalom

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Motivated, supported, and engaged third- through fifth-grade campers and staff during daily activities• Evaluated staff throughout the summer via face-to-face meetings and CampMinder software• Worked closely with Camp Director and Camp Committee to create camp programming and plan staff training

• Youth Director

  • Dec 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Created programs and events for children within the synagogue ranging from ages eight to eighteen• Organized and facilitated weekly youth group board meetings and monthly Youth Committee meetings • Collaborated with local vendors and facilities to bring state-of-the-art merchandise and events to the temple youth