David Golaner
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Gift Planning/Director of Second Century Campaign
The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
New York, New York
08.2021 - Current
- Directed global solicitation and stewardship activities for Planned and Endowment Giving.
- Championed transformational giving strategy, securing final $50 million of $200 million endowment campaign.
- Created and analyzed data for dashboards and metrics for leadership review.
- Supervised gift officers in managing campaign portfolios and executing strategies.
- Managed an international portfolio of 120 donors, soliciting gifts up to $22 million.
Centennial Campaign Director/Principal Gift Officer
The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore
05.2012 - 07.2021
- Directed comprehensive $200 million capital and endowment campaign to celebrate The Associated’s centennial.
- Developed and executed campaign design and strategy alongside executive leadership and over 20 volunteer leaders.
- Supervised gift officers to ensure effective campaign portfolio management and execution.
- Managed donor portfolio of 50, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts up to $10 million.
- Produced inaugural Community Impact Investment Summit, generating $1 million in startup funding in one day for key projects.
Executive Director, Edward A. Myerberg Center
The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore
05.2012 - 08.2015
- Provided leadership and vision to largest community center for older adults in Baltimore City.
- Managed a budget of $900,000, including $650,000 of annual fundraising revenue.
- Stewarded collaboration and engagement of 42-member Board of Directors.
- Authored and executed strategic plan featuring $2.5 million capital renovation initiative.
Managing Director/Chief of Staff
Sol Levinson & Bros., Inc.
07.2008 - 05.2012
- Delivered senior counsel to family ownership while overseeing daily operations of senior staff.
- Directed operational strategies to enhance service delivery, client satisfaction, and technological efficiency
- Developed and implemented Human Resource policies, including orientation and onboarding procedures.
Director of Alumni Programs & Giving
The Park School of Baltimore
08.2006 - 06.2008
- Cultivated relationships with over 2,400 living alumni, achieving 42% campaign participation rate.
- Secured annual and capital gifts totaling up to $10,000.
- Established National Alumni Board to connect exemplary alumni across North America.
- Initiated strategic electronic communications and solicitation plans to enhance outreach.
Director of Auxiliary Revenue & Principal, Summer Programs
The Park School of Baltimore
12.1999 - 07.2005
- Initiated a comprehensive program for revenue diversification through facilities utilization and asset management.
- Directed summer camp and academic programs, redesigning offerings for over 500 participants.
- Recruited and hired over 100 employees annually across various roles from senior management to entry-level.
Education
Advanced Certificate - Older Adult Studies
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MarylandMasters of Arts Degree (Candidate) - Nonprofit Management
The American University
Washington, DCBachelor of Arts - Music (Honors)
Franklin & Marshall College
Lancaster, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Philanthropy and nonprofit strategy
- Campaign and board leadership
- Data analysis and generative AI
- Foundation and donor advising
- Complex gift and legacy planning
- Organizational leadership and team development
- Strategic planning and capacity building
- Thought leadership and public speaking
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Stakeholder engagement and relations
Volunteer Leadership
- Na’aleh: The Hub for Jewish Leadership and Learning/Darrell D. Friedman Institute for Professional Development
- Board of Directors; Chair, Professional Development Programs; Vice-Chair, Programming, 01/01/22, Present, Co-Chair, Recognition Committee, 01/01/19, 12/31/21, Board of Directors; Co-Chair, Strategic Planning & Fundraising, 01/01/13, 12/31/17
- Beth Tfiloh Congregation of Baltimore City, Board of Directors; Co-chair Student Observer Program, 01/01/21, Present
- Chizuk Amuno Congregation of Baltimore, Chair, Goldsmith Early Childhood Center Capital Campaign, 01/01/24, Present
- Beth El Congregation of Baltimore, Board of Directors; Budget & Finance Committee, 01/01/08, 12/31/12, Religious Services Committee, 01/01/10, 12/31/19
- Supportive Community Network of Northwest Baltimore/Northwest Neighbors Connecting, Board of Directors; Chair, Board Development Committee, 01/01/12, 12/31/15
Timeline
Director of Gift Planning/Director of Second Century Campaign
The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
08.2021 - Current
Centennial Campaign Director/Principal Gift Officer
The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore
05.2012 - 07.2021
Executive Director, Edward A. Myerberg Center
The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore
05.2012 - 08.2015
Managing Director/Chief of Staff
Sol Levinson & Bros., Inc.
07.2008 - 05.2012
Director of Alumni Programs & Giving
The Park School of Baltimore
08.2006 - 06.2008
Director of Auxiliary Revenue & Principal, Summer Programs
The Park School of Baltimore
12.1999 - 07.2005
Advanced Certificate - Older Adult Studies
Johns Hopkins University
Masters of Arts Degree (Candidate) - Nonprofit Management
The American University
Bachelor of Arts - Music (Honors)
Franklin & Marshall College
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