Emily Simons

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About Emily Simons

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | STORYTELLING | DATA ANALYTICS Emily Simons is a passionate Jewish leader, known for her authenticity, who inspires others to engage with Jewish values through philanthropy. Emily serves as the Associate Director of Community Engagement for San Francisco Hillel and joined the SF Hillel team in July of 2016, after graduating from Temple University with a bachelor's in social work. As the Associate Director of Community Engagement, Emily leads SF Hillel’s efforts to connect authentically with a variety of audiences to drive revenue and engagement with our mission. Under the direction of the Executive Director, Emily oversees the organization’s marketing and fundraising functions to cultivate lasting relationships with students, parents, alumni, donors, and community partners. She also works with the SF Hillel team to develop and socialize content that positions SF Hillel as an anchor institution in the San Francisco Jewish community and the Hillel movement. Also in her portfolio, Emily manages SF Hillel's marketing & communications, CRM administration, grant writing, board leadership, and capital campaign fundraising. Prior to her community engagement role, Emily worked on the SF Hillel student life team for four years, connecting students to experiences, rituals, and community while supervising the Israel Experience Architect. Emily staffed over ten immersive experiences in Israel, including Birthright-Israel, and various alternative break volunteer trips throughout the country and abroad. Emily is an active lay leader in the San Francisco Jewish community. She currently serves on the board and executive committee of Jewish LearningWorks as Secretary and has participated in numerous fellowships such as Federation Fellows, Jeremiah Fellows, Birthright-Israel Fellows, Brandeis Collegiate Institute, and Leadership 365. Through Hillel International, Emily has participated in Hillel's Fundraising Intensive, Major Gifts Cohort, and Supervisory Course. And currently, Emily is pursuing her Masters in Organizational Leadership & Innovation through HUC's Zelikow School of Nonprofit Management.