ERIN ZAIKIS
Summary
Versatile nonprofit and partnerships leader with a proven track record of driving impactful collaborations and raising millions of dollars. Highly experienced with 15 years of fundraising and corporate partnerships. Adept at cultivating strong relationships with diverse stakeholders managing large international teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
HIAS
New York, NY
05.2022 - Current
- Orchestrated a dynamic team of 3 to secure and distribute $6.7 million in funding from partners such as Airbnb, Meta, Microsoft, and Cisco.
- Spearheaded global impact partnerships with Amazon, Pfizer, Lyft, and Uber, extending vital aid to over 500,000 refugee beneficiaries across the US, Poland, Romania, Kenya, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Ukraine.
- Hosted 33 corporate engagement events with Amazon, IBM, ConEd, Western Union, American Express, and Accenture.
- Organized celebrity fundraisers that raised an additional $5 million with celebrities like Gal Gadot, Mila Kunis and Noa Tishby.
CEO & Founder
Sundara
Mumbai, India, Kampala, Uganda and Yangon, Myanmar
10.2013 - 03.2022
- Founded a 501c3 nonprofit in public health, revolutionizing hygiene standards by upcycling over 2 million bars of soap across India, Uganda, and Myanmar.
- Raised over $11 million in corporate donations from LinkedIn, Hyatt, Hilton, and the Government of India.
- Managed a diverse team of 44 international professionals spanning India, US, Canada, UK, Uganda, Myanmar, and Israel, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
- Created viral content on female empowerment and hand and body hygiene, reaching over 4.6 million worldwide.
US CEO
IsraAID
San Francisco, CA
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Fundraised a $10 million annual budget for IsraAID's robust disaster relief and emergency response across 21 countries from corporations, family foundations and institutional donors.
- Led professional disaster relief and dental/medical missions to Kenya, Uganda, Nepal, Greece, and Houston, exemplifying dedication to hands-on humanitarian work.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with CNN, BBC and The New York Times, amplifying IsraAID's impactful initiatives to an audience of 2.5 million readers.
Public Health Coordinator
Albert Einstein Hosptial
Sao Paulo, Brazil
07.2012 - 03.2013
- Managed the free weekly public health outreach program on menstrual hygiene, first aid and hand washing for 350 residents of Sao Paulo's largest favela.
Program Assistant
ECPAT International
Bangkok, Thailand
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Co-led a $2.4 million partnership and awareness 'Stop Sex Trafficking' Campaign with actress Mira Sorvino, funded by The Body Shop.
- Provided comprehensive training to 220 hospitality staff members from Accor on the implementation of the 'Code of Conduct' to safeguard children from sexual exploitation.
Research Assistant
Documentation Center of Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Helped tranlate and curate the largest archive of Khmer Rouge documents in collaboration with Yale University and the University of Michigan.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) International Public Policy -
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
12.2010
Semester Abroad -
UNIVERSITY OF TEL AVIV
Skills
- Strategic Partnership Development
- International Business Development
- Fundraising and Resource Mobilization
- Project Management
- Budget Planning and Management
- Event Planning and Execution
- Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
- Team Leadership
- Program Evaluation
- Digital Marketing and Social Media
Management
Additional Qualifications
- Forbes 30Under30 Winner, Social Impact
- Board member, Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
- Tedx Speaker, 2014
- Coactive Training Institute certified coach & RYT-200 certified yoga teacher, and avid traveler to 93 countries
Affiliations
- Forbes 30 Under 30 Winner, Social Impact
- Board member, Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
- TEDx Speaker
- Schusterman Foundation ROI fellow and Summit Series Impact fellow
- Coactive Training Institute certified coach, somatic healer & RYT-200 certified yoga teacher
- Avid traveler (93 countries and counting)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
HIAS
05.2022 - Current
US CEO
IsraAID
02.2017 - 12.2017
CEO & Founder
Sundara
10.2013 - 03.2022
Public Health Coordinator
Albert Einstein Hosptial
07.2012 - 03.2013
Program Assistant
ECPAT International
01.2011 - 08.2011
Research Assistant
Documentation Center of Cambodia
05.2010 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) International Public Policy -
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Semester Abroad -
UNIVERSITY OF TEL AVIV
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