Darina Privalko

Haifa, Israel
+972 54 3035030
darina.privalko@gmail.com
www.fundraisingcenter.info
www.linkedin.com/in/darinaprivalko

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Genesis Prize Foundation www.genesisprize.org
Development Consultant
Feb 2018 – present
▪ Fundraising, PR & Partnership Relations
▪ Regifting: Research, Analysis & Development of Philanthropic Initiatives

Darina Privalko Fundraising Center www.fundraisingcenter.info

Founder & CEO
2012 – present
▪ Outsource services for Foundations: field-research, vetting budgets, assessment & monitoring
▪ Consulting for Non-profit & NGO’s: strategy development, PR, marketing & outreach
▪ Logistical planning & support: Israel, Europe, USA, Ukraine, the Baltics, Belarus, Russian Federation
▪ Development of individual & organizational partnerships
▪ Structuring & managing crowdfunding campaigns
▪ Identifying & retaining donors
▪ Organization of donor missions, delegations, fundraising activities & ceremonies
▪ Offers training in: Jewish outreach, fundraising development, project-management
▪ Provided services to: Knesset, IDF (‫)צה"ל‬, Genesis Philanthropy Group, JDC, JAFI, Hillel, over 30 community and education
institutions

Marom Group: Philanthropic Solutions http://www.marompb.com/

Project Manager
Jan 2017 – Jan 2019
▪ Strategic Planning & Project Development
▪ Data Analysis, Mapping & Research
▪ Cultivation of Donor Relationship
▪ Managing and Leading Consulting Sessions

Leadel, Israel and Europe www.leadel.com

Executive Director
2014 – 2015
▪ Managed “FLY Conference” platform connecting European & Israeli innovators, funders & experts
▪ Oversaw conference concept-development, logistics, PR, recruitment of participants & speakers
▪ Coordinated FLY Conference’ career & professional advancement platform for young European and Israeli start-up professionals &
social entrepreneurs
▪ Organized “FLY Budapest Conference: Power of the Crowd” attended by over 250 social entrepreneurs, innovators and start-up
professionals from 18 countries
▪ Supervised “Leadel Forum” for young Jewish leaders, community executives & activists from EU
▪ Secured & coordinated partnerships with Israeli & EU government agencies, business investors, hi-tech experts, start-up hubs &
accelerators, public & philanthropic organizations

European Jewish Congress (EJC), Paris www.eurojewcong.org

Russian Jewish Congress (RJC), Moscow www.rjc.ru
Fundraising Vice-President
2008 – 2009
▪ Full-scale execution of fundraising activities in Jewish Communities across former Soviet Union
▪ Served as official liaison between president’s HQ in Moscow & EJC General Secretariat (Paris)
▪ Organized public events: pan-European “70th Kristallnacht Commemoration” Brussels, and “Moscow Tolerance Day 2008”
Facilitated formal delegations, summits & conventions for official representatives from the United Nations (UN), European Parliament and
Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)

Jewish Student Organization Hillel CASE, www.hillel.su

Regional Development & Outreach Director for Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, Azerbaijan & Uzbekistan
2009 – 2012 and 2003 – 2007
▪ Supervised operations & educational activities for 13 Hillel centers in six countries
▪ Developed & managed leadership and professional growth trainings
▪ Structured & oversaw the funding strategy
▪ Managed media & PR
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
“J-Sport” International Jewish Sports Camp, www.j-sport.org
Founding Director
2012 - present
▪ International camp combining sport training with high-quality educational & leadership programs for children & teenagers

“JUkraine” Int’l Center for Jewish Educational Tourism, www.jukraine.com

Founding Director
2010 - present
▪ Center for cultural heritage visits & educational trips to Ukraine, Baltics and Eastern Europe for international missions &
community delegations from Israel, USA, Europe and Former Soviet Union

2005 Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Kiev www.eurovision.tv

Head of the Welcoming teams
▪ Selection & training of local recruits to accompany & work with 49 international delegations
▪ Overall supervision of “Welcoming Teams” operations & quality-control prior & during the ESC

ADDITIONAL PROFEESIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research and Publication: “Jewish Life in Ukraine: Achievements, Challenges and Priorities from the collapse of the Communism
to 2013” analytical survey by the Jewish Institute of Policy Research, JPR London, 2014 (commissioned by Rothschild
Foundation (HaNadiv) Europe

Conference-supervision: organized Kiev gathering for “Westbury Group” consisting of 30 directors of international Jewish
philanthropic organizations (2010)

Survey & Evaluation: conducted evaluations, qualitative and quantitative research, sociological surveys & developed
questionnaires for Hillel FSU; JPR: Institute for Jewish Policy Research, UK & Yo’av Inc. Israel

EDUCATION
▪ International Solomon University, Kiev, Ukraine, 1993 – 1998
Diploma in Economics majoring in Marketing Research & Acquisition (GPA: 5.0)
▪ Northwestern University, IL, USA 2017
Digital and Social Media Marketing (online certification via Coursera)

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

▪ Member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, www.afpnet.org
▪ Member of “Young Jewish Leadership Diplomatic Network” by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel
▪ Active member of ROI Community
▪ Member of Paideia International Gathering
▪ Founding volunteer of Limmud FSU and PR coordinator for Limmud FSU 2006 & 2007
▪ Member of Baltic Jewish Network

LANGUAGES & PC:

▪ Native Russian and Ukrainian
▪ Excellent command of English
▪ Intermediary Hebrew
▪ Computer literacy: MS Office Suite, social media and website design platforms, Power Point, Prezi, infographics
▪ Experience of working with the Foundation Directory Online (FDO’s Workspace)
▪ Extensive experience with Digital Media

PERSONAL SKILLS:
I am Israeli, originally from Kiev, Ukraine. Enthusiastic and an “out-of-the-box” thinker, who is very committed to the cause,
willing to work long hours, travel extensively and fulfill any necessary professional roles to deliver. I am capable to work under
pressure and demanding circumstances to achieve success. I have a proven track record of running a wide-range of projects, often
on different continents, and enjoy working with diverse cultures and people.

HOBBIES: fitness, art & international travel

EXTRAS: Driving License, valid US visa till 2024