Stefanie Zelkind

Experience

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  Ecopeace/Friends of the Earth Middle East

  Apr 1995 - Jan 1996

  Program Manager

  Edited grant proposals and marketing materials for regional start-up environmental organization. Organized weeklong conference for environmental activists from 60 developing countries. Recruited Israeli, Jordanian, and Egyptian youth to participate in Gulf of Aqaba Clean-Up Day.

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  Adam Teva V'Din - Israel Union for Environmental Defense

  Jan 1996 - Aug 1998

  Director of International Affairs

  Identified foundation prospects for leading environmental advocacy organization; cultivated relationships with donors, increasing donor base by 500%. Co-authored more than 40 successful grant proposals. Created English-speaking membership program; recruited approximately 1,000 members. Wrote and edited educational materials; initiated and developed website and e-mail newsletter.

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  Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life

  Sept 1998 - Jul 2003

  National Field Director

  First as Assistant Director (September 1998 - May 2000) and then as National Field Director (July 2000 - July 2003), managed operation of 13 Regional Affiliate chapters of national Jewish environmental advocacy and education organization; coached and mentored regional staff and lay leadership. Directed annual COEJL Leadership Institute and Regional Leaders’ Conference. Served on national strategy committee for Interfaith Climate Change and Energy Campaigns; trained 21 state campaign coordinators; co-developed advocacy-based website. Show less

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  Jewish Outreach Institute

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

  Research Intern

  Surveyed Jewish institutions in Greater Washington, D.C. area to assess their accessibility to unaffiliated and intermarried Jews. Produced a report of research findings.

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  UJA-Federation of New York

  Sept 2004 - May 2005

  Consultant, NYU Wagner Capstone Team

  Conducted needs assessment, held stakeholder interviews, and coordinated focus groups to determine feasibility of establishing a social research institute to serve the New York Jewish community. Developed recommendations for a Social Research Center within the agency, addressing the center’s mission, infrastructure, governance, and budget. Produced comprehensive report and implementation plan.

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  NYU Stern School of Business

  Feb 2005 - May 2006

  Fund Manager, Student Social Venture Fund

  Managed first student-run social venture fund in the United States and invested $100,000 in local programs. Coordinated fund’s consulting services, alumni activities, and recruitment efforts.

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  Park Avenue Synagogue

  Feb 2005 - Jun 2005

  Social Justice Educator

  Developed and implemented 7-8th grade service learning curriculum on social justice and Jewish values.

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  Jewish Teen Funders Network

  Aug 2006 - Feb 2016

  Founding Director

  Established and directed national initiative to grow and enhance the field of Jewish teen philanthropy.The Jewish Teen Funders Network supports over 100 Jewish teen philanthropy programs today, and is a project of the Jewish Funders Network.www.jtfn.org

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  The Wexner Foundation

  Mar 2016 - now

  Advancing the leadership of 600+ exceptional Jewish professionals in North America. Oversee robust alumni network of professionals who completed the Wexner Graduate Fellowship/Davidson Scholars Program and the Wexner Field Fellowship. Served as lead professional responsible for the operation and growth of the Wexner Graduate Fellowship/Davidson Scholars Program and its alumni community.

  • Director, Wexner Professional Leadership Programs Alumni Network

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Director, Wexner Graduate Fellowship/Davidson Scholars Program

    Mar 2016 - now