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Michael Ellison, MBA

2497 Denia Place ,CA

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Entrepreneurial leader with 26 years of experience both domestically and internationally in for-profit and non-profit organizations at C-level. Built long-lasting relations, inspired growth through strategic planning, created and implemented projects, fundraised on all levels, ensured the organizations achieved financial stability and inspired staff to achieve beyond their ambitions in a diverse range of industries and cultures. Had the privilege to work in Europe, Asia Pacific & Latin America, and Israel.

My career and personal journey reflect a lifelong commitment to the Jewish culture, preserving Jewish values and the future of the next generations.

As an Ironman-Triathlete, I have incorporated a passion for achieving results and "nothing is impossible" as the cornerstones of my philosophy for success.


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3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

The Jewish Community Foundation of the West
08.2021 - Current

Under my leadership.

  • Secured 100% contribution increment through donor engagement that will ensure the sustainability and longevity of the foundation for future generations.
  • Orchestrated a significant move to implement a new Institutional Investment Advisor Group (Merrill Lynch) for the sole purpose of growing the foundation's asset value, significantly seeing immediate growth and results.
  • Built a world-class financial CRM infrastructure to ensure that the foundation will be a trustworthy organization in the eyes of stakeholders and the board at large.
  • Instrumental in onboarding community members to serve on the board at large and lead committee reconstruction to enhance community outreach through online publications.
  • Created a trustworthy environment and built fundamental relationships with high net-worth community members that have led to large contributions to preserve the foundation's future.
  • Developed and in the process of delivering a 3-year strategic blueprint to achieve consistent revenue growth by identifying new sources of donors and expanding geographically.
  • Spearheaded community engagement strategy outreach through online publications to expand the foundation's donor base and fundraising capabilities.

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CEO

The Jewish Community Foundation of the West
08.2021 - Current
Michael Ellison, MBA