Beryl Elia Bessemer
Building support for independent Jewish journalism & media | JTA, My Jewish Learning, Hey Alma, Kveller, NY Jewish Week and The Nosher
- Role
- Director of Individual Giving at 70 Faces Media
- Location
- Kalamazoo, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Beryl Elia Bessemer
Experienced project manager, educator, and fundraising professional with a demonstrated history of working in higher education and the Jewish world. Skilled in archival research, charity and stewardship events, stakeholder management, donor prospecting, and relations.
Experience
Director of Individual Giving
Feb 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US
Fundraising and strategy for the largest Jewish media nonprofit in North America, home to:• JTA: Trusted global Jewish news• My Jewish Learning: Accessible learning for all• Kveller: Jewish life, parenting & pop culture• Hey Alma: Jewish identity & great memes• The Nosher: Jewish food & heritage• The New York Jewish Week: News and community from the heart of NYCFocused on building philanthropic partnerships, donor community, and sustainable revenue to power Jewish storytelling and connection.
Education
Portland State University
Bachelor’s Degree, International/Global Studies and Spanish
2009 — 2012
American Jewish University
Master of Education - MAEd, Jewish Education
2016 — 2019
School of Enterprise Management and Social Impact
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
2016 — 2019
Boğaziçi University
International Relations and Political Science
2011 — 2011
Portland State University
Jewish/Judaic Studies
2015 — 2016
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 2 Award, Wine Steward/Sommelier
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