David Pasternack
Summary
Visionary nonprofit executive with 25 years of leadership experience in driving organizational growth and fundraising initiatives. Led global development programs and capital campaigns across healthcare, education, and international nonprofits, achieving over $800 million in fundraising. Collaborated with boards, CEOs, and community leaders to translate organizational missions into impactful philanthropic investments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Congregation Sons of Israel
10.2024 - Current
- Provide executive leadership for synagogue operations, financial management, facilities, security, fundraising, and community engagement.
- Secured over $500,000 in philanthropic support, enhancing financial sustainability.
- Obtained new grant funding and expanded external partnerships.
- Reduced operating expenses by $100,000 in first year through strategic budget management.
- Led significant facility improvements to a 60-year-old campus.
- Enhanced campus-wide security infrastructure and protocols.
- Streamlined administrative and financial processes, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
Executive Director, Foundation
Jewish Senior Life Foundation
Rochester
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Directed the successful completion of an $83 million capital campaign.
- Launched a Grateful Family Program that increased donor engagement and stewardship.
- Launched Grateful Family Program, enhancing donor engagement and stewardship.
- Identified and implemented operational efficiencies, achieving $1 million in cost savings.
- Increased planned giving efforts to secure future funding.
President & Chief Executive Officer
OneFamily Together
New York
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided executive leadership for the U.S. operations of an international nonprofit supporting victims of terrorism in Israel.
- Relaunched U.S. branding and marketing strategy to enhance public relations and outreach.
- Built and expanded fundraising and operational infrastructure to support sustainable growth.
- Increased organizational visibility and donor engagement nationwide.
- Increased organizational visibility and engaged donors nationwide through targeted initiatives.
Chief Development Officer
Hadassah Medical Organization
New York
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Directed worldwide fundraising operations supporting two internationally recognized academic medical centers in Jerusalem.
- Led a $385 million comprehensive capital campaign.
- Oversaw $90 million in annual fundraising revenue, driving critical funding for programs and services.
- Managed a development team of more than 50 professionals.
- Created 'Research in Service to Humanity' campaign, generating $6 million in first year to support medical research initiatives.
- Established direct-response fundraising initiatives generating $3 million in new revenue.
- Founded the Legacy Society, securing more than 1,000 planned gift commitments.
- Reengaged lapsed donors, securing over $10 million in renewed support to enhance donor relationships and long-term giving.
- Developed innovative outreach initiatives targeting new donor communities.
Executive Director
State of Israel Bonds
New York
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Directed business development, sales strategy, investor relations, and market growth, resulting in recognition as one of the organization’s top-performing regions.
- Ranked #1 in regional sales performance.
- Surpassed revenue goals for five consecutive years.
- Generated approximately $200 million annually in bond sales.
- Acquired over 5,000 new investors, significantly enhancing the organization's investor base.
- Cultivated strategic relationships across financial services, insurance, and real estate sectors, driving collaborative opportunities.
National Vice President, Corporate Relations, Cause Marketing & Planned Giving
American Heart Association
Dallas
06.2000 - 06.2007
- Created and scaled GO RED for Women, generating more than $50 million.
- Founded the Pharmaceutical Roundtable, securing $40 million from nine leading pharmaceutical companies.
- Led national fundraising, corporate engagement, strategic partnerships, cause marketing, and planned giving initiatives.
- Developed national cause-marketing initiatives with major corporate partners.
- Expanded sponsorship and partnership revenue from Fortune 500 companies.
- Elevated public understanding of cardiovascular research through targeted, donor-focused communications.
- Promoted heart health nationally through strategic community engagement initiatives.
- Developed strategic partnerships and funding opportunities by collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
- Directed advocacy efforts for policy changes supporting cardiovascular health legislation.
Executive Director
Temple Dor Dorim
Weston
01.2024
- Directed operations for a thriving synagogue and early childhood center with responsibility for a $5 million operating budget.
- Led strategic planning and annual budgeting processes to align financial resources with organizational goals.
- Directed annual fundraising initiatives generating approximately $500,000.
- Strengthened board governance and organizational effectiveness.
- Strengthened board governance and enhanced organizational effectiveness through improved policies and practices.
- Acted as primary liaison with municipal and community stakeholders to foster collaboration and community engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Georgia
Athens , GASkills
- Fundraising
- Major Gifts
- Capital campaigns
- Move Management
- Planned Giving
- Donor stewardship
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Financial Management
- CRM
- Collaborative Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Community engagement
Board And Community Leadership
- Foundation Board Member, Memorial Hospital
- Board Member, Rochester Broadway Theatre League
- Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals
Certification
- FINRA Series 62
- FINRA Series 63
- Raiser’s Edge CRM
Additional Leadership Experience
Chief Executive Officer, Vieo Partners, New York, NY
Professional Highlights
Directed fundraising efforts generating more than $800 million in philanthropic support and campaign commitments., Led an $83 million capital campaign for Jewish Senior Life., Directed a $385 million capital campaign for Hadassah Medical Organization., Oversaw $90 million in annual fundraising revenue across global development operations., Secured major gifts from high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, corporations, and institutional funders., Created planned giving initiatives resulting in more than 1,000 new legacy commitments., Created and scaled the GO RED for Women initiative at the American Heart Association, generating more than $50 million., Founded the American Heart Association Pharmaceutical Roundtable, securing $40 million from leading pharmaceutical companies., Developed national cause-marketing and corporate partnership strategies with Fortune 500 organizations., Managed organizations and departments with budgets exceeding $90 million., Directed teams of up to 50 staff members across development, marketing, operations, finance, and donor engagement., Achieved significant operational efficiencies and cost reductions while enhancing organizational effectiveness., Ranked #1 nationally among regional leaders at Israel Bonds, generating approximately $200 million annually., Expanded investor participation by acquiring more than 5,000 new bond purchasers., Doubled a $200 million investment portfolio through strategic relationship management and business development.
Timeline
Executive Director
Congregation Sons of Israel
10.2024 - Current
Executive Director
Temple Dor Dorim
01.2024
Executive Director, Foundation
Jewish Senior Life Foundation
01.2018 - 01.2020
President & Chief Executive Officer
OneFamily Together
01.2017 - 01.2018
Chief Development Officer
Hadassah Medical Organization
01.2014 - 01.2017
Executive Director
State of Israel Bonds
01.2009 - 01.2014
National Vice President, Corporate Relations, Cause Marketing & Planned Giving
American Heart Association
06.2000 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Georgia