Michael Chertok
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
MBA, 1990-01-01 - 1992-01-01
Yale University
BA, Russian Studies 1981-01-01 - 1987-01-01
Stanford University
, -Work Experience
Livelihood Impact Fund
Current
Livelihood Impact Fund
Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay
2022-09-01 - 2024-11-01
Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay
Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
2018-03-01 - 2022-09-01
Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
Digital Divide Data (DDD)
2002-01-01 - 2022-09-01
Digital Divide Data (DDD)
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2017-03-01 - 2018-02-01
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Gates Foundation
2007-01-01 - 2009-01-01
Gates Foundation
Digital Vision Program at Stanford University
2005-09-01 - 2006-12-01
Digital Vision Program at Stanford University
Global Knowledge Partnership
2003-01-01 - 2006-01-01
Global Knowledge Partnership
Global Catalyst Foundation
2000-01-01 - 2003-01-01
Global Catalyst Foundation
Director of Marketing and Development
1997-01-01 - 2000-01-01
Director of Marketing and Development
Skills
Summary
Michael Chertok works in the fields of philanthropy, international and community development, and technology. He currently serves as Chief Advancement Officer at JFCS East Bay, leading development, marketing and advocacy for this community-based, direct social and human services organization that serves and supports Alameda and Contra Costa county residents of all ages, races, and religions. Previously, Michael was Senior Director, Philanthropy at the Jewish Community Federation in the Bay Area. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Donor Engagement at Silicon Valley Community Foundation and he served in a variety of roles on the management team of Digital Divide Data, a workforce development social enterprise. Before that, he served as a Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. (http://www.gatesfoundation.org/globaldevelopment/globallibraries) Michael co-founded and served as the Managing Director of Global Catalyst Foundation. (http://www.global-catalyst.org) Prior to this, he helped start the non-profit organization Schools Online (http://www.schoolsonline.org) to bring Internet access and training to more than 5,000 schools around the world. He was also a Fellow in Stanford University's Digital Vision Program (http://rdvp.org) Michael has a BA in Russian Studies from Yale University and an MBA and a Certificate in Public Management from Stanford Graduate School of Business. He is a 21/64 Certified Philanthropy Advisor. Specialties: Results-driven professional with a proven record of achievement in building mission-driven enterprises. Demonstrated ability to develop strategic programs and grantmaking initiatives that reflect constituent values and best practices. Skills include board development, strategic planning, product/service development and launch, marketing and sales, fundraising, program management, recruiting and developing staff, and building institutional partnerships.
