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Goldie Sternbuch

Senior Philanthropic Executive

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented philanthropic executive with over 25 years of experience in international fundraising, strategic development, and organizational leadership. Proven track record of entrepreneurial success in identifying opportunities and driving organizational growth. Expertise in fostering global partnerships and cultivating donor relationships. A skilled communicator and leader, fluent in six languages and possessing a deep understanding of diverse cultures, particularly within Jewish Diaspora communities in Europe. Strong record of collaboration with leading foundations in Israel and abroad, and adept at managing governmental partnerships. Proficient in budget planning, public speaking, and leveraging digital platforms for organizational advancement.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages

Work History

Founder & CEO

The Quantum Foundation
01.2018 - Current
  • Founded and built The Quantum Foundation from the ground up, creating a robust platform serving vulnerable individuals in Israel.
  • Successfully recruited a high-level board and key community leaders, leveraging their expertise and network.
  • Developed a unique social ecosystem uniting philanthropy, government, operators, and business leaders, resulting in a social start-up model that leans on a multi-tiered operating system.
  • Developed and implemented the Q Center, a social enterprise model which has helped over 100 youth since its inception in 2023, through employment in art, providing them with life, social and business skills to help them become independent and well-adjusted adults.
  • Cultivated strategic partnerships with leading Israeli and international foundations and secured government collaborations
  • Demonstrated strong entrepreneurial and social activism skills by securing seed funding, developing a scalable program model, and successfully navigating complex regulatory and political hurdles.

CEO

The Kasner Foundation
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Spearheaded a strategic overhaul of operational processes, transitioning from a reactive to a proactive and strategy-based management approach.
  • Implemented a new grant-making system for 7M£/year budget, streamlining operations and enhancing performance monitoring and impact assessment.
  • Revamped all marketing materials, significantly enhancing the organization's brand and online presence.

VP, Resource Development

The NJW Group
11.2017 - 03.2020

A consultancy firm for non-profit ventures

  • Directed consultancy efforts for non-profit ventures, focusing on donor relations and effective fundraising strategies.
  • Coordinated cross-cultural collaborations, expanding the organization's global impact.

Director of Global Development

Meir Panim
04.2004 - 03.2017
  • Supervised and supported operations in eight international offices, including US, Canada, UK, Switzerland, Germany, Singapore, substantially enhancing global outreach and achieving consistent revenue growth (9 M NIS by 2018)
  • Secured significant funding through strategic partnerships with Evangelical groups worldwide.
  • Successfully engaged with European Jewish Diaspora communities and leaders, attending key events and meetings, conducting outreach programs, directly resulting in the establishment of 2 new Soup Kitchens and an after-school program for disadvantaged children.

Director of European Desk

Yad Sarah
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • In charge of resource development efforts across Europe, focusing on BENELUX.
  • French and English-speaking donor stewardship, engagement and retention
  • Oversaw all aspects of the NISA Women's Auxiliary program, encompassing events, communication, and volunteer support.

Translator

Yad Vashem
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Compiled and translated original survivors' oral and written accounts in French and Dutch, contributing to historical preservation efforts.

Hebraic Studies Teacher

Consistoire Central Israélite De Belgique (CCIB)
01.1996 - 01.1997
  • Teaching Jewish studies to elementary school pupils in non-Jewish schools in Brussels.

Education

BA - Humanities

Zaidner Institute
09.2024 - 06.2000

Licentiate - educational methodologies for Judaic studies

Belgian Board of Education
Brussels
01.1996 - 01.1997

Skills

  • Senior management experience leading projects in the social and welfare fields

  • Expertise in strategic thinking and planning

  • Extensive work with non-profit organizations in Israel

  • High performance abilities, along with flexibility of thought

  • Excellent human relations and optimal teamwork

  • Experience in Public Speaking

  • Nuanced Cross-Cultural Communication Skills

  • Budget Management

  • Good command of Word and Excel

  • Eager and Fast Learner

Nationality

Belgian

Date of Birth

Date of Birth: 09/17/77

Timeline

BA - Humanities

Zaidner Institute
09.2024 - 06.2000

CEO

The Kasner Foundation
05.2020 - 08.2021

Founder & CEO

The Quantum Foundation
01.2018 - Current

VP, Resource Development

The NJW Group
11.2017 - 03.2020

Director of European Desk

Yad Sarah
01.2007 - 01.2009

Director of Global Development

Meir Panim
04.2004 - 03.2017

Translator

Yad Vashem
01.1999 - 01.2000

Hebraic Studies Teacher

Consistoire Central Israélite De Belgique (CCIB)
01.1996 - 01.1997

Licentiate - educational methodologies for Judaic studies

Belgian Board of Education
01.1996 - 01.1997
Goldie SternbuchSenior Philanthropic Executive