Tova Katz
Impact-driven strategist | Outcome-oriented manager | Passionate relationship builder
- Role
- Director, Jewish Life at One8 Foundation
- Location
- Brookline, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Director, Jewish Life
May 2012 — Present · Boston, MA, US
One8 is a venture philanthropy and pro bono consultancy that works with grantee partners to catalyze social change. As a Senior Manager, I drive strategy through sourcing, supporting, and managing a $15M grantee portfolio that advances the Foundation’s mission to strengthen Israel and Jewish life.I vet grantees through rigorous due diligence and organizational analysis. As a consultant, I lead grantees through strategic planning processes and facilitate discussion of Theories of Change, strategic growth, and operating/financial models. Working closely with social entrepreneurs, I support the launch and growth of new social ventures. I also advance research through producing original industry analyses and managing multi-million dollar R&D projects that inform grantee growth.Select Highlights: & : Managed and developed core portfolio strategy resulting in 225% growth. Provided ongoing strategic support for flagship grantee since inception that has grown to $12M budget with 20K participants and 30% market share. Supported the launch of new nonprofits that are market leaders with measurable impact: Led strategic planning for national grantee ($10M budget) to support its acquisition of another national nonprofit. Conducted 20+ stakeholder interviews to inform strategic analysis. Recommended optimal model for scale and growth plan within new entity. Drafted business plan resulting in $1.5M+ of incremental investment. & : Produced a series of original industry reports that were disseminated field-wide. Managed $500K research project with IDEO design firm and leveraged findings to develop engagement strategy for 20K+ alumni. Completed Stanford’s Graduate School of Business certificate in Design Thinking to bring new knowledge in-house. Expertise informs strategy for new ventures and research.
Education
Brandeis University, The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
M.B.A
2010 — 2012
Columbia College, Columbia University
BA, History
2002 — 2006
Skills
- Fundraising
- Nonprofits
- Grant Writing
- Program Management
- Program Development
- Strategy
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Research
- Grants
- Community Outreach
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