Shira Podhorzer

Experience

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  Giza Singer Even

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Analyst

  Conducted repayment capacity analysis for over 500 businesses using financial ratios, analyzing financial statements, market trends analysis and building cash flow projections. Approved loans up to $4M.Led the establishment of a partnership with Israel’s Manufacturer’s Association; implemented a process to assess businesses’ credit applications and projects feasibility; directed credit committees.

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  Getter Group

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Product Manager

  Directed the company's activities in decoration products and established the telemarketing department, $2M annual turnover, significantly increased customer portfolio.Guided a strategic project to improve sales processes resulting in a large increase in products variety and sales.

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  Israel Venture Network (IVN)

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Senior Analyst

  Business-oriented mentoring for portfolio ventures, providing strategic and operational consulting and financial tools.Conducted due diligence, analyzed financial statements and forecasts for potential ventures.Developed a strategic plan for the establishment of a $10M Impact Investment Fund, designing the financial structure, and conducting market research.

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  Tel Aviv Yafo Municipality

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Project Manager

  Led an innovative project from its inception targeting the lonely elderly in low socio-economic levels, using technology to combat loneliness. Created the strategic plan, managed operations, coordinated between the municipality's executives and four different departments, worked together with the philanthropic partners, suppliers, caregivers.

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  American Jewish Committee (AJC)

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Assistant Director for Constituency and Development

  Led development program and fundraising campaign; initiated and implemented strategies to improve donor cultivation and stewardship.Managed constituency cultivation programs; Led community engagement committees, including a Women’s Leadership Program and Junior Board program.Implemented data-driven strategies to improve donor relations and communication.

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  Hillel at Stanford University

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Director of Development

  Led annual fundraising campaign, with a portfolio of over 900 donors. Cultivated relationships with Stanford’s alumni, faculty, and community members. Directed a lay-led Development Committee.Conducted a hands-on donor relation program including fostering personal connections, continuous communications, and engagement initiatives. Planned and executed donor engagement programs, including fundraising events both in-house and nationwide.Oversaw grassroots fundraising operations and digital marketing.Led the creation of a capital and endowment campaign to secure the sustainability of Jewish life at Stanford. Show less