Seth Davis

Seth Davis is the Founder and CEO of Giving Group Community (GGC), an innovative platform that connects wealthy Jewish philanthropists with charitable causes, primarily focused on Israel and Jewish-related initiatives.13

Background and Experience

Davis is an Israel-based social entrepreneur with expertise in social change and charitable giving.2 Prior to founding GGC, he served as the CEO of the U.S. arm of IsraAID, an Israeli refugee aid group.1

Giving Group Community (GGC)

Davis launched GGC in late 2021 with the goal of addressing what he saw as a gap in the marketplace for high-net-worth Jewish donors.1 The platform aims to:

• Target donors capable of giving between $100,000 and $10 million annually
• Provide a curated "menu" of vetted charitable causes
• Facilitate connections between philanthropists and Jewish causes
• Reverse-engineer the fundraising process by showcasing projects matched to members' interests

Vision and Goals

Davis's vision for GGC includes:

• Driving more charitable dollars to Jewish and Israeli causes
• Building a cohort of active philanthropists
• Encouraging collaboration among current and rising philanthropists
• Facilitating $50 million in charitable gifts within the first five years
• Recruiting 500 member families

Approach

The platform draws inspiration from modern tech-driven services, with Davis noting, "Everything's really a swipe, people date this way, they buy crypto, it's fast decisions".1 GGC aims to provide concise information, quick videos, and network affirmation to help donors make informed giving decisions.

Through GGC, Davis seeks to reinvigorate Jewish philanthropy by leveraging technology and community-building to connect donors with meaningful causes and each other.4