Shira Kraft
Senior Director, Gift Planning and Endowment at Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)- Claim this Profile
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Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Director, Gift Planning and Endowment
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Sep 2021 - 2 years 4 months
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Oversees Gift Planning Team to grow CJP's endowment and ensure a vibrant and sustainable future for the communities it serves. Trains, mentors, and directs frontline fundraisers' legacy giving work. Educates and consults non-profit organizations on advancing their gift planning practices.
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Jewish Women's Archive
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Communications and Development Officer
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Apr 2019 - Aug 2021
Brookline, Massachusetts, United States The Jewish Women's Archive documents Jewish women’s stories, elevates their voices, and inspires agents of change. Responsible for leading JWA's fundraising, marketing, PR, and communications strategies to build brand recognition, grow support, expand reach, and increase impact as the world's largest source of information on Jewish women. Supervised Communications and Development departments, served on the Senior Team, and worked closely with the Board of Directors to further JWA's mission.
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St. Louis Jewish Community Center
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Nishmah
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Aug 2017 - Apr 2019
2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 Nishmah: The St. Louis Jewish Women's Project empowers, engages and supports women and girls of all Jewish backgrounds. Responsible for raising budget; planning, promoting, and implementing programs; hiring, training and supervising program staff; grant writing; managing lay-leadership and committees; developing strategic partnerships; and representing Nishmah in the broader Jewish community.
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Project Coordinator, Jewish Arts & Soul Project
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Feb 2015 - Aug 2017
Staenberg Family Complex Inaugural manager of new initiative to expand the J's audience with enriching arts, health, wellness, and spiritual programs. Designed and launched the project with monthly workshops facilitated by local artists, chefs, and wellness experts at creative locations around St. Louis. Oversaw marketing and directed promotion, resulting in frequently sold-out events.
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Hemphill Fine Arts
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United States
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Artists and Writers
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Associate Director
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2009 - 2014
Washington, District of Columbia, United States Supported the activities of vibrant contemporary art gallery including client consultation, artist management, PR/marketing, exhibition curation, and writing. Autonomously managed satellite gallery space with a rotating exhibition schedule and public programs.
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Newbury Fine Arts
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United States
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Artists and Writers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Director
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Nov 2005 - Apr 2008
Aided all functions of contemporary gallery administration, including curating and installing exhibitions; designing marketing collateral; developing an international client portfolio; vetting artists for gallery roster; photographing and cataloguing gallery artworks; maintaining inventory database; and training new staff.
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Education
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Barnard College
BA, Art History / Visual Arts