Ayelet Myers

Experience

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  Community Kollel of Dallas

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2010

  Shlicha - Youth, Adult & Family Jewish Education

  Positions included: 1) Administrative & Programming Assistant, Dallas Yachad ChapterArranged monthly social and educational inclusion programs for children and teens with special needs; annual fundraising and special-needs awareness events; sensitivity training, community awareness and advocating towards an inclusive society; recruiting, training and overseeing volunteers; establishing and mentoring Teen Board; fundraising; budget and PR; setting up and running the chapter office. Co-Coordinator for the 2010 Special Needs Family Day in conjunction with the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas 2) Jewish Education, Akiba Academy of DallasHeld various positions over the course of five years including Kindergarten Judaics Teacher, Interim Programs Coordinator, Early Childhood Educator and Resource Room Teacher 3) Youth worker & Assistant to the Youth Director, Congregation Shaare TefillaResponsible for organizing social and educational programs for a variety of age-groups; carrying out administrative elements of the Synagogue's Youth Department; overseeing adult and teenage youth workers. 4) Adult & family education, Community Kollel of DallasTaught the NJOP Crash Course in Hebrew reading to adult groups over a five year period. Assisted in organizing communal, educational and social events.5) Volunteer Committee Member, Special Needs Initiative, Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas Show less

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  The Women's Beit Midrash of Efrat and Gush Etzion

  Nov 2011 - Oct 2013

  Assistant to the Director, Development and Fundraising

  Assisted in many aspects of the running of this adult-Jewish-education organization, including recruiting new students; improving student relations and retention; direct fundraising; overseeing the volunteer fundraising committee; creating PR flyers; photography; organizing social and cultural events; liaising with staff, guest speakers and partner organizations; maintaining registration and fundraising databases; updating website and social media outlets; audio editing and weekly newsletters.

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  Israelgrants.com David Maeir-Epstein - Resource Development Consultants for Nonprofits in Israel

  Aug 2014 - Nov 2017

  Director of Research and Communications, Grantwriter

  RESEARCH & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT:- Researched grant opportunities from national and international foundations, Jewish Federations, government bodies and corporate sponsors. Developed working relationships with grants officers and foundation representatives from around the world. - Managed and expanded the company's CRM of over 1500 funding prospects and clients. Initiated new fields and search functions to better serve clients and staff, and improve efficiency. Wrote CRM style guides and instruction manuals for staff. Trained and supervised new staff members and interns in research methods, and how to prepare data for the CRM. Produced a monthly list of funding opportunities, and customized funding lead searches for clients and staff as needed.GRANTWRITING & FUNDRAISING:- Client manager for a variety of nonprofit organizations, including writing and submitting grant proposals, and developing strategic plans, for example by optimizing their websites to act as a fundraising tool. COMMUNICATIONS:- Wrote and formatted content for promotional communications and websites for IsraelGrants and partner companies. - Worked on a team to plan the content structure, user experience design, and materials for the company's new website. - Promoted the company's services through an active social media presence, and publicized job placements for Resource Professionals. Rejuvenated and co-managed a Facebook group for Resource Development Professionals in Israel, in order to promote mutual cooperation within the field, and increased group membership tenfold in a year. - Liaised with service providers to help select the best options for the company's needs. - Assisted with course recruitment, customer service and administration as needed. Show less

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  Kibbutz Migdal Oz Preschool

  Apr 2018 - Aug 2024

  Early Childhood Educator

  Full day programming for wonderful and lively 2-3 year old VIPs. Lead teacher with responsibility for the social, emotional and developmental growth, safety and welfare of each individual child throughout the day, educational goals & materials, health & safety targets, parent communications, staff supervision and training, and more. My most challenging role to date, and one of the most rewarding.

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  World Bnei Akiva

  Aug 2022 - now

  Office Manager at Mechina Olamit - World Bnei Akiva & Kol Ami