Ramona Luka
Philanthropy Strategist | Major Gifts & Donor Engagement | Multilingual | European Leadership Network | FBI Citizens Academy (2026)
- Role
- Senior Advancement Manager at European Leadership Network Elnet
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ramona Luka
Multilingual philanthropy strategist working at the intersection of culture, global affairs, and institutional development.Previously led development at the National Yiddish Theatre and supported executive events for major Wall Street firms. My global perspective is shaped by living and working in Berlin, Vienna, Kaunas, Brussels, Jerusalem, Chicago, and New York, and my current focus is on purpose-driven gatherings that turn conversation into collaboration.I am particularly interested in how philanthropy, cultural institutions, and international networks intersect to shape long-term civic and diplomatic collaboration.Beyond development, I am an avid art, foreign cinema connoisseur and curator, always seeking to bring aesthetic touch into the spaces I create.Fluent in German, Russian, and Lithuanian, with advanced proficiency in Yiddish. Focus Areas: Philanthropy Strategy | Major Gifts | Institutional Partnerships | Strategic Planning | Donor Intelligence & Analytics | Leadership Convenings | Corporate Partnerships | Arts & Cultural EngagementContact: l••••••••@gmail.com
Experience
Senior Advancement Manager
European Leadership Network Elnet
Mar 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US
Working at the intersection of fundraising analytics, donor insights, and strategic planning to inform philanthropic growth and institutional direction.
Education
University of Illinois Chicago
Master of Arts (M.A.) , Cultural Studies
2008
Brandeis University
Certificate in Nonprofit Management & Fundraising for Experienced Professionals
2015 — 2016
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