Aaron Levinson

Aaron Levinson has extensive experience in the nonprofit sector, with a particular focus on fundraising and development. Aaron served as Vice President of Planned Giving at the Los Angeles Jewish Home, where they successfully raised over $3 million annually through the Legacy Circle planned giving program. Their responsibilities included identifying and cultivating prospective donors, conducting face-to-face visits to discuss gift-planning, and handling all legal and tax documents related to the organization's foundation. Aaron also oversaw grant applications, wrote grant proposals, and managed reports for existing grants. Additionally, at the Los Angeles Jewish Home, they served as Executive Director of The Executives of the Los Angeles Jewish Home, where they managed all development activities and fundraising events.

Before joining the Los Angeles Jewish Home, Aaron worked as an Instructor at UCLA Extension and as Executive Director of Shomrei Torah Synagogue, where they provided administrative and financial oversight and managed development and fundraising activities.

Prior to that, they held several positions at the Anti-Defamation League, including Director of the Valley Office, where they responded to hate crimes and incidents of intolerance, and Interim Regional Director of the Pacific Southwest Region, where they oversaw budget planning and ensured successful fundraising in a challenging environment. Aaron also served as Assistant Director of Development, responsible for fund development and targeted major donor solicitation in the San Fernando, Conejo, Simi, Santa Clarita, and Antelope Valleys.

Earlier in their career, Aaron worked as a Campaign & Public Relations Associate for The Guardians of The Los Angeles Jewish Home, where they staffed and developed the leadership of the young leadership arm of the organization and planned successful fundraising events.

Overall, Aaron possesses a broad range of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, grant writing, and development strategy.

Aaron Levinson's education history includes a Doctor Honoris Causa degree in Jewish Nonprofit Management from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion-Los Angeles. Aaron also obtained a Certified Specialist in Planned Giving certification from the American Institute for Philanthropic Studies at California State University, Long Beach in 2013. In addition, they hold an MPA degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, an MAJCS degree in Jewish Nonprofit Management from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion-Los Angeles, and a BA degree in Judaic Studies from UC San Diego. Aaron attended Aptos High School from 1985 to 1989.