David S. Levine, CFRE, PMD

Experience

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  Binghamton University Writing Initiative

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Tutored undergraduate and graduate students in writing and communication through their writing as well as structure and content of efficient writing. Primary tutor for special needs and visually handicapped students. Tutored students in Biology, History, and Psychology and the appropriate writing styles of each. Managed the chemical inventory, produced media for experiments, and managed dry materials for research purposes. Maintained FileMaker Pro database, copy edited grant applications and prospective dissertation chapters. Served as the Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Arabic Civilization and Culture, North African Women's Film and Fiction, and North African Youth Culture. Held office hours, graded weekly responses and term papers.

  • Writing Tutor

    May 2012 - May 2013

  • TRiO Program Tutor

    May 2012 - May 2013

  • Lab Manager/Student Assistant

    Aug 2010 - May 2013

  • Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
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  Fordham University

  May 2013 - May 2015

  Represented the Medieval Studies Department at all GSA council meetings. Served on the Student Development Committee and worked closely with the GSAS on topics related to student development. Answered phones and assisted financial aid counselors and managers. Created and maintained spreadsheets of employee phone records for managerial review. Created and managed spreadsheets of daily call volumes, hold times, and technical data. Counseled families on financial options, tax documentation, and federal guidelines for financial aid. Maintained strict confidentiality.

  • Graduate Assistant

    Sept 2014 - May 2015

  • Representative

    Aug 2014 - May 2015

  • Graduate Assistant

    May 2013 - Aug 2014
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  HASTAC

  Sept 2014 - May 2015

  Scholar

  Represented Fordham in the online HASTAC community. Assumed a leadership role in the student-run Digital Humanities group at Fordham and ran a DH-related seminar on GIS.

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  Fordham University Gabelli School of Business

  May 2015 - May 2017

  Directed corporate and foundation relations (CFR) for academic departments and schools such as Jewish Studies, Social Innovation, Veterans Programs, Entrepreneurship, Facilities, and Scholarships. Additionally, managed chief-of-staff duties such as scheduling, expense reporting, policy writing, donor stewardship management, internal and external communications, and travel coordination. Managed all aspects of grant writing for these departments as well as composed Letters of Inquiry/Intent, proposals, and financial reports. Developed website for optimal content, design, and user interface as well as influenced marketing and branding direction. ■ Raised $2 million in first six months of employment.■ Managed contact report submission and data integrity processes between Banner (Oracle) and Reeher fundraising databases.■ Mentored student employees and new team members during and beyond initial onboarding. Show less

  • Assistant Director of Development

    Jul 2016 - May 2017

  • Development Associate

    May 2015 - Jul 2016
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  Upwardly Global

  May 2017 - Nov 2018

  Director of Institutional Advancement

  Executed national and regional grant strategies in line with Upwardly Global’s financial and program goals. Collaborated with executive leaders to ascertain funding needs and create new initiatives to track grant statuses. Developed and approved grant proposals, successfully meeting all deadlines and assuring data integrity and compliance. Additionally, supported the national Development Team’s individual fundraising goals through networking for galas and local events.■ Contributed to annual fundraising goal of more than $4 million through teamwork and collaboration in developing prospect pipelines and managing funding for stewardship of 100+ partners.■ Supported successful execution of $500k gala through effective marketing strategies and donor communications.■ Reduced institutional donor turnover rate by 20% with strategic planning and revised communications that better served donor needs and maximized relationship building.■ Created 10 institutional prospect lists for national, regional, and local operations.■ Representative for Upwardly at networking conferences such as Opportunity Collaboration USA. Show less

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  Harmony Program

  Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

  Director Of Development

  Oversaw all processes pertaining to the creation and execution of development plans focused on increasing individual, institutional, and earned incomes for Harmony Program and its intended communities. ■ Overhauled outdated Salesforce CRM by implementing new data and usage standards as well as effective donor-tracking systems that increased accuracy and compliance of all fundraising efforts.■ Maximized staff efficiency via Salesforce by creating innovative organizational processes as well as integrating native applications and third-party tools. Show less

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  Whiskey Ring Productions LLC

  Jun 2019 - now

  Owner

  Owner and operator of the Whiskey Ring Podcast and Whiskey in my Wedding Ring (online review site). Contributing writer for Malt-Review, ABV Network, and Bourbon & Banter.

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  Christodora: Nature, Learning, Leadership

  Jul 2019 - Feb 2021

  Development Manager
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  Dance Theatre of Harlem

  Feb 2021 - Sept 2022

  Director of Institutional Giving
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  WellLife Network

  Sept 2022 - Aug 2024

  Director of Philanthropy
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  Health & Welfare Council of Long Island

  Oct 2024 - now

  Director of Development