Michael Rabkin

Michael Rabkin, who is the Campus Support Director at Hillel International, has a robust career in nonprofit management and Jewish community service. Here are some key points about his background and experience:

Current Role

• Campus Support Director at Hillel International, a position he has held since July 2017. In this role, he acts as an internal strategy consultant and thought leader, partnering with local campus Hillel affiliates to strategize, innovate, and execute plans. He focuses on areas such as campaign strategy, database design and management, proposal design, financial forecasting, donor cultivation and stewardship, and marketing.1

Previous Roles

• Executive Director at Hillel of San Diego from January 2012 to June 2017. During his tenure, he led a five-year strategic plan that resulted in 35% growth in student engagement and an 85% increase in the annual campaign. He also enhanced digital communications, social media, donor cultivation, and internal operations.1
• Emory University Campus Director for Hillels of Georgia from July 2005 to December 2011. Here, he managed the largest division serving 2,500 students and led a 40% growth in engagement. He also raised significant funds, including over $500,000 in operating revenue and $1.25 million in capital gifts as part of a $9 million capital campaign.1
• Development Associate at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion from September 2004 to May 2005, where he researched and tracked major prospects for a $135 million campaign.1
• Research Assistant at Brandeis University from January 2003 to October 2004, coordinating research for the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies.1
• Program Director and Jewish Campus Service Corps Fellow at Hillel of San Diego from 1997 to 2000.1

Education

• Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Nonprofit Management from NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service (2002-2005).1
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy from the University of Colorado Boulder (1993-1996).1

Honors & Awards

• Exemplar of Excellence Award from Hillel International (December 1999) for demonstrating excellence in pursuit of Hillel's mission.1
• Tikkun Olam Award from Hillel of San Diego (June 2021) for outstanding service to the community.1

Michael Rabkin's career is marked by his dedication to Jewish community service, nonprofit management, and strategic leadership.