Dawn Harvey Saidel

Dawn Harvey Saidel is an accomplished fundraising and development professional with extensive experience in major gifts and organizational leadership. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Major Gifts at the American Friends of Magen David Adom since May 2020, Dawn has held several prominent positions including Senior Development Executive and Mid-Atlantic Regional Director at the Birthright Israel Foundation. Previous roles also encompass Director of Development at Lions Gate CCRC and The Gershman Y, as well as Assistant Director of Development at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. Dawn's consultancy experience began in March 2013, focused on fundraising and marketing. Educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Communication Management and Jewish Communal Service from the University of Southern California and Hebrew Union College, respectively, along with a Bachelor's degree in Advertising/Public Relations and Jewish Studies from Penn State University.