Kobi Tav
About Kobi Tav
Kobi Tav serves as the Regional Director of Gift Planning at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, a position he has held since 2020. With extensive experience in nonprofit management and international affairs, he has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and the American Technion Society.
Work at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Kobi Tav serves as the Regional Director of Gift Planning at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization for four years. In this role, he focuses on managing gift planning initiatives and works closely with funders and senior management to enhance fundraising efforts.
Previous Experience in Nonprofit Organizations
Kobi Tav has a diverse background in nonprofit organizations. He worked at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland in various roles from 2000 to 2004, starting as an Associate in the Department of International Operations and later becoming the Assistant Director. He also served as a Major Gifts Officer and Assistant Director at the American Technion Society from 2013 to 2017. His experience includes project management at the Jewish Council for Public Affairs and regional leadership at Birthright Israel Foundation.
Education and Expertise
Kobi Tav holds a Master of Arts in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied International Affairs, Policy, Economic/Social Development, and Management of Nonprofit Organizations. He also earned an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Far Eastern Studies from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His educational background supports his expertise in managing nonprofit organizations and international affairs.
Background in International Operations
Kobi Tav's career began with his role as a Jewish Service Corps Volunteer at JDC (The Joint) in Bucharest, Romania, from 1996 to 1997. He later worked as an Israel Regional Specialist focusing on Board Relations at JDC from 2006 to 2013. His extensive experience in international operations has equipped him with skills in economic and social development.
Skills in Gift Planning and Fundraising
Kobi Tav possesses extensive experience in gift planning and major gift operations. He acts as a trusted advisor to funders and senior management, utilizing his problem-solving skills and teamwork abilities to foster successful collaborations with board committees. His expertise in this area is critical to his current role at Planned Parenthood Federation of America.