Laura Kleinman

Laura Kleinman has a diverse range of work experience. Laura most recently worked as the Assistant Director of Prospect Management & Research at the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, starting in September 2020. Prior to that, from July 2019 to September 2020, they were a Prospect Researcher & Strategist at the American Society of the University of Haifa. Additionally, they held the role of Development Associate at the same organization from December 2017 to July 2019.

Before joining the American Society of the University of Haifa, Laura worked as a Development Associate at the American Friends of IDC Herzliya from July 2015 to December 2017. In early 2015, they worked as a Grants Processing Associate at the Jewish Communal Fund, where they handled donor grant recommendations and managed recurring grants.

Laura also has experience working in nonprofit organizations. Laura was a Development Assistant at Aish International from February 2014 to January 2015, providing support in database management, donor prospecting, and communication. Laura also worked as a Fundraising Assistant at the University of Michigan Hillel from January 2010 to April 2012, where they processed donor information and donations.

Furthermore, Laura has research experience. Laura was an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Michigan Hillel, assisting professors with research projects. Laura also worked as a Classroom Assistant at SHALVA in 2009 and as an Office Assistant at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP in 2008.

Laura's work experience began in 2004 as an Office Assistant and Classroom Assistant at Temple Israel, West Bloomfield, where they provided administrative support in the religious school office and assisted in Hebrew and Judaic studies classrooms.

Overall, Laura Kleinman has a strong background in prospect management, research, development, grants processing, database management, office support, and research assistance. Their diverse experiences have provided their with valuable skills and knowledge in the nonprofit and research sectors.

Laura Kleinman completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan from 2008 to 2011. Laura then pursued a Master's Degree in International Security and Diplomacy at Tel Aviv University, and completed it from 2012 to 2013. In 2016 to 2017, they attended the Wurzweiler School of Social Work and obtained an Advanced Certificate in Jewish Philanthropy. Additionally, Laura pursued further studies in Judaic & Middle Eastern Studies at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem starting in 2011, but no end year is provided for this particular educational experience.