Avi Kaplan

Avi Kaplan

Student at Harvard University

Greater Boston Area

Current
  • Student at Harvard University
Past
  • Vice President for Shabbat and Holidays at Harvard Hillel
  • Intern at Perry Davis Associates
  • Director at St James's Summer Shelter (Phillips Brooks House Association)
  • Housing Law Intern at Greater Boston Legal Services
Education
  • Harvard University
  • Hillel Community Day School
Connections
102 connections
Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
Websites

Avi Kaplan’s Experience

  • Vice President for Shabbat and Holidays

    Harvard Hillel

    (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    January 2005February 2008 (3 years 2 months)

    Built a programming committee to creatively brainstorm and execute upwards of 15 monthly events

    Advanced a vision fostering relationships, inclusiveness, and creativity

    Engaged campus ethnic organizations in a series of cultural and interfaith events including text-study workshops and exhibit in a campus-wide art festival

  • Intern

    Perry Davis Associates

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Fund-Raising industry)

    June 2007September 2007 (4 months)

    Worked with a team to cultivate and track client relationships with major foundations from initial inquiries and letters through final crafted grant proposals and interviews resulting in awarded funds

    Contributed to a new automated nonprofit database tool for identifying mission appropriate grants tailored to client needs

  • Director

    St James's Summer Shelter (Phillips Brooks House Association)

    (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    May 2006June 2007 (1 year 2 months)

    Recruited, trained, and directed a staff of 44 supervisors and volunteers to conduct daily operation of a homeless shelter

    Case-management to strategize with guests about employment, housing, and other resources

    Raised over $20,000 through grant writing and other initiatives

    Collaborated with other providers in staff trainings, information exchange, and client experience

  • Housing Law Intern

    Greater Boston Legal Services

    (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Legal Services industry)

    August 2005January 2006 (6 months)

    Managed several long term eviction cases and issued regular memos informing supervisors

    Led mediation and settlement agreements between landlords and tenants

    Investigated relevant statutes and identified defenses

    Coached clients to prepare for court appearances and clarify key facts


Avi Kaplan’s Education

  • Harvard University

    20042008

  • Hillel Community Day School

    20032004


Additional Information

Avi Kaplan’s Websites:

Avi Kaplan’s Interests:

social media, web development, nonprofit management, fund raising, housing services, mental health advocacy, history, psychology,

Avi Kaplan’s Groups:

Hillel - Cambridge Community

  •    Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN)
  •    Harvard University Alumni
  •    PROpenMic Members

Avi Kaplan’s Contact Settings

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  • job inquiries
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