American Technion Society | Icebreaker

American Technion Society | Icebreaker

Members

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I lead nonprofits to develop their vision and set strategies for growth and impact. My deep and broad professional relationship network allows me to reach for and close strong partnerships. I am experienced in board interactions and confidently oversee and develop business and fundraising models based on data analysis and research. My leadership ensures financial stability, and I uphold best practices when applying compliance and regulatory strategies. I practice transparent communication to develop talent and maximize revenue growth, and I have served as a key spokesperson for nonprofits in communities and partnerships. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: >Increased brand awareness through participation in podcasts, national and local news interviews, press releases, and network expansion. >Executive relationship manager for large companies, foundations and individual donors. >Board Development both governance and advisory board strategic growth, management, and motivating. >Positioning organizations for success in fundraising campaigns, including the leading Cancer Research organization and multiple higher education and healthcare institutions. >Turned around new business and revenue pipelines by diversifying the organization's funding, engaging with major industry players, and securing commercial partnerships. INVITED SPEAKER: Fox News Fleet Week, Greencastle Podcast, National Defense Podcast, Janice Dean Podcast COMPETENCIES: Relationship building; Data-Driven Strategic Planning; Benchmark/Analytics; Organizational Management; Operations/Administration; Governance; Negotiation & Consensus Building; Board Relations & Leadership; Staff Management & Training; Budget & Financial Management; Public Speaking SPECIALTIES: >Developing and executing nonprofit strategies to grow revenue and expand brand awareness and community impact >Initiating and closing fundraising and strategic partnership deals >Ensuring financial stability through regulatory compliance, best-in-practice controls, and transparent communication

Jennifer Brodsky 🙋‍♀️

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Your SUPER TECH HERO 🙋‍♀️ Digital, Tech & Operations for Businesses | Innovation & Deliverables

Jimmy Schementi

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Senior Staff Software Engineer at Miro

Brad Smith, M.Ed.

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I am the founder & CEO of Rootstock Philanthropy, a firm providing world-class strategic fundraising advice to nonprofits worldwide. At Rootstock, our goal is to deliver candid and creative solutions tailored to every organization’s unique culture and history. I am also the proud founder of the Philanthropy Network - https://philanthropy.network - a dynamic community of nonprofit and social impact leaders, grown right here on LinkedIn. I became a fundraiser to do my part in making the world more just, kind, and equitable. I hope to educate and inspire others in my capacity as a business owner, educator, and citizen; democratize access to world-class advancement counsel; promote philanthropy at all levels and in all areas; and steward the fundraising profession on its way to a more resilient future. So as we say at Rootstock, Let's Grow Together.