Heath Blumstein
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
A creative and mission-driven fundraiser with over 36 years of experience with unquestionable personal integrity, excellent judgment, sound instincts, and a commitment to achieving fiscal goals. Passionate about aligning donors with the vision of the organization and helping them to achieve their philanthropic potential.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Southwest Region
ORT AMERICA
02.2018 - Current
- Responsible for cultivating and engaging with ORT in Southern California, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Washington State, Nevada, Omaha, Kansas City, New Orleans and Texas
- Proven fundraising track record and experience in developing cultivation and solicitation strategies, and closing individual major gifts up to $50,000
- Work collaboratively with 25 Jewish Federations across the United States, leading presentations with Federation Executives, Directors of Israel, and Overseas, and Board Members
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and motivate people to make gifts in support of ORT’s priorities and worldwide programs
- Work with 15 Foundations across the United States cultivating relationships and securing grants for the programs of ORT
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills with demonstrated experience developing successful fundraising campaigns and related messaging
- Strategic partner with volunteers in Northern California to forward fundraising efforts in their local community
Executive Director for Southern California
ISRAEL CANCER RESEARCH FUND
Encino, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Ability to develop high-quality relationships with a variety of constituencies
- Raised $1 Million in the first year as Executive Director
- Infused ICRF with a new, positive and upbeat identity
- Increased Board of Directors from 7 members to 21 members
- Fostered relationship with City of Hope Cancer Research Hospital
- Identified a need and created a social media presence to market the organization
- Developed, planned, and implemented a successful Gala for 275 attendees that raised $700,000 and awareness for the organization
Vice President Strategic Philanthropy
THE JEWISH FEDERATION VALLEY ALLIANCE
Woodland Hills, CA
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Built and managed an annual portfolio of 120 donors with a giving capacity of $1,800 - $100,000
- Supervised a staff of 7 Fundraisers and 1 support staff member
- Developed and led three domestic Men’s Missions across the U.S.
- Led staff for 160-person Major Gifts Dinner that raised close to $2 million, and the Men’s El Caballero Golf Tournament and Dinner which raised $500,000
- Developed and organized Speaker Series for Jewish Business Leaders, and Major Donors with giving levels of $1,800 - $100,000
- Created strategic fundraising plans for the Major Gifts Division, the El Caballero Men’s Division and Men’s Federation Missions
- Worked in partnership as lead staff for Major Gifts committee, El Caballero Men’s committee and staff for Jewish Business leaders committee
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the Jewish community, strong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills
- Commitment to growing, sustaining, and strengthening positive donor relations
Education
Master’s in Social Work - MSW
Yeshiva University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science
University of Maryland
Skills
Relationship building
Strategic planning
Verbal and written communication
Decision-making
People management
Operations management
Project management
Team management
Creativity and innovation
Strategies and goals
Project coordination
Employee development
Staff management
Organizational development
Goal setting
Budget control
Budget management
Staff development
Issues resolution
Program management
Negotiation
Hiring and retention
Business planning
Timeline
Director, Southwest Region
ORT AMERICA
02.2018 - Current
Executive Director for Southern California
ISRAEL CANCER RESEARCH FUND
01.2017 - 01.2018
Vice President Strategic Philanthropy
THE JEWISH FEDERATION VALLEY ALLIANCE
01.2012 - 01.2017
Master’s in Social Work - MSW
Yeshiva University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science
University of Maryland