About the Workshop //
Philanthropy plays a central role in the non-profit sector, but have you ever paused to think: Who is a donor? This practical workshop will bring order to the chaos by clarifying the different categories of donors and what they need from us in the civil society sector. It’s a lifeline workshop for anyone who has ever felt like they’re drowning in a sea of potential funding partners—or simply wants to learn how to swim.
Workshop Structure: A blend of practical learning and information sharing. We will explore various donor types and examine the uniqueness of each. In small groups, we will characterize, research, practice, and draft a tailored request for a specific donor.
Dr. Noga Zivan is a senior consultant to nonprofit organizations and NGOs and a faculty member in academic programs specializing in nonprofit management.
She earned her D.Phil. from the University of Oxford in 2007. Following her doctoral studies, she held senior leadership positions in major nonprofit organizations, including serving as Chief Executive Officer of ORT UK and Cecily’s Fund.
She also served as Vice President for North America at the Tel Aviv Foundation, where she was responsible for leading large-scale fundraising efforts.
Since 2019, Dr. Zivan has worked as an independent consultant specializing in strategic planning, nonprofit management, and resource development, with particular expertise in securing funding from international government donors, including the European Union (EU) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
She currently lectures at both the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Bar-Ilan University, teaching fundraising and nonprofit branding.
