Nicole Gorelik
Milwaukee
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
NextGen Engagement Associate
Milwaukee Jewish Federation (MJF)
07.2023 - Current
- Manage 6-person J-Pride volunteer committee and monthly J-Pride programming like socials, Shabbat dinners and annual Transgender Day of Remembrance program. J-Pride is the LGBTQ+ initiative of the Jewish Federation.
- Spearhead Milwaukee’s Jewish community participation in the annual Pride Parade, coordinating cross-organizational outreach, communications, and logistics across multiple Jewish institutions.
- Engage 10 Jewish Milwaukee newcomers per month with 'coffee dates' and other programs through Shalom Milwaukee, a program aimed at connecting newcomers with the Greater Milwaukee Jewish community.
- Oversee NextGen engagement committee; developed a segmented post-event outreach and follow-up system to increase engagement and retention.
- Manage stewardship for 10 major donors (donors who give $5,000 and up).
- Manage a portfolio of 50 community campaign donors (donors who give under $1,000).
- Facilitated an organization-wide volunteer program that engaged over 50 percent of MJF staff.
- Participated in and completed The Catalyst Fellowship, an intensive fellowship program designed to train Jewish community professionals working with young adults on running successful volunteer programs with service-learning elements.
- Established a partnership and volunteer program with Courage MKE and Jewish Family Services, two local Milwaukee nonprofits.
- Create social media content on Instagram and Facebook using Canva and Notion to engage young adult donors.
- Applied for and received a $7,000 grant to cover volunteer program costs.
- Supported the Culture of Philanthropy team to educate staff and volunteers on philanthropy; organized a staff philanthropy week and volunteer call night, raising a combined $37,000 for the annual campaign.
Advisor
Wisconsin Region BBYO
05.2018 - 06.2025
- Mentored Jewish high schoolers in leadership skills and program planning, fostering personal growth and community engagement.
- Guided youth in leadership development and community engagement activities.
- BBYO is a pluralistic Jewish teen movement.
Communications Coordinator
National Council of Jewish Women
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Crafted monthly newsletters through MailChimp and CRM, Little Green Light, to inform and connect with community members.
- Developed and scheduled 3-4 weekly social media posts on Facebook and Instagram to engage community audience.
- Designed monthly event flyers and annual fundraising appeal brochures on Canva to promote events and fundraising efforts.
Community Outreach & Social Responsibility Coordinator (Trinity Fellow)
Milwaukee Centers for Independence
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Researched and drafted corporate social responsibility and community relations plan presented to CEO and VP of HR, aligning organizational goals with community needs.
- Created interview guide and conducted interviews with 10-15 local nonprofits for Mobilizing Communities for Just Response (MC4JR) grant, gathering insights to inform grant proposal.
- Identified and invited expert speakers for monthly staff diversity trainings, enhancing training quality and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Resident
Moishe House Milwaukee
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Coordinated 3 monthly events for local Jewish community, promoting engagement through social media and building connections via programs and informal meetings.
- Supported leaders in their 20s at Moishe House to create meaningful home-based Jewish experiences, fostering community among young adults.
- Facilitated community events to promote engagement and participation among residents.
- Coordinated volunteer opportunities, connecting residents with local service projects.
- Developed programming that fosters Jewish identity and cultural understanding within the community.
Jeremiah Fellow/Core Leader and Organizer
Bend the Arc Jewish Action
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Co-founded Milwaukee’s Bend the Arc chapter; organized inaugural Milwaukee Jews 4 BLM action, engaging over 100 attendees in advocacy for racial justice; participated in eight monthly anti-racism trainings.
- Bend the Arc is the only national Jewish organization focused exclusively on progressive social change in the United States.
Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator (Trinity Fellow)
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Spearheaded voter education and outreach through 2-3 staff lunch and learns, monthly voting 101 newsletters, voter registration drives, and relationship building with local organizations (i.e. League of Women Voters and Leaders Igniting Transformation).
- Spearheaded voter education and outreach through 2-3 staff lunch and learns, monthly voting 101 newsletters, voter registration drives, and relationship building with local organizations (i.e. League of Women Voters and Leaders Igniting Transformation).
- Developed daily social media content addressing income inequality, health disparities, and living vs. minimum wage for Stand Against Racism week to raise awareness.
- Project managed promotional video for annual Evening to Promote Racial Justice gala.
Midwest Campus Coordinator
Maccabee Task Force
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Managed partnerships with 24 campuses across the Midwest.
- Coordinated planning of annual conference for 260 attendees, ensuring smooth logistics and engagement.
- Cultivated partnerships with 24 campuses across Midwest, enhancing collaboration and program reach.
- Developed engaging social media content, including Facebook posts that reached over 40,000 people and engaged over 13,000.
- Staffed and assisted with itinerary/student roster planning for trip to Israel for 25 college students.
- Wrote featured blog post sent to tens of thousands of newsletter subscribers.
- Managed and proofread 24 grant agreements of over $130,000 each.
- Created instruction manual for new company-wide portal.
Education
Masters - Public Service
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05.2023
Bachelors degree - Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies, concentration in advertising and public relations, and Digital Arts and Culture
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2018
Skills
- Volunteer program management
- Fundraising strategies
- Nonprofit partnerships
- Community outreach
- Stakeholder engagement
- Program evaluation
- Event planning
- Social media engagement
Awards
- Trinity Fellowship, full tuition scholarship awarded for graduate program at Marquette University.
- Emerging Leader Award, Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee, 12/01/23, Nominated for and awarded the Emerging Leader Award.
Timeline
NextGen Engagement Associate
Milwaukee Jewish Federation (MJF)
07.2023 - Current
Community Outreach & Social Responsibility Coordinator (Trinity Fellow)
Milwaukee Centers for Independence
09.2022 - 05.2023
Communications Coordinator
National Council of Jewish Women
06.2022 - 05.2025
Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator (Trinity Fellow)
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin
09.2021 - 08.2022
Resident
Moishe House Milwaukee
06.2021 - 05.2023
Jeremiah Fellow/Core Leader and Organizer
Bend the Arc Jewish Action
02.2020 - 01.2023
Midwest Campus Coordinator
Maccabee Task Force
07.2018 - 07.2021
Advisor
Wisconsin Region BBYO
05.2018 - 06.2025
Masters - Public Service
Marquette University
Bachelors degree - Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies, concentration in advertising and public relations, and Digital Arts and Culture
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee