Division of External Relations & Resource Development
About
Our Division rests on the following fundamental pillars:
Donor Relations and Recognition: Developing relationships with potential donors to advance the overarching goals and vision of the Technion. Most of the activity is carried out through the Technion societies located worldwide, under the guidance of the professional team in the department.
Ceremonies, Visits, Events, and Projects: The department is responsible for organizing all Technion-wide ceremonies and events, from graduation and excellence award ceremonies to organizing the meetings of the Technion Board of Governors. Additionally, the department operates the Technion Visitors Center, which hosts guests from across the country and around the world.
Organizational Structure
VP for External Relations & Resource Development Office
Ronit Dagan
Manager of Administrative Affairs- 073-378-1900
- Senate Building - Floor 4 Room 414
Coral Brosh
Office Coordinator- 073-378-1919
- Senate Building - Floor 4 Room 415
Yael Saar
Administrative Assistant-
073-378-4831
073-378-4830
- Senate Building - Floor 4 Room 414
Global Resource Development Department
Dr. Reda Mansour
Senior Director of Global Resource Development- 073-378-2734
- Senate Building - Floor 4 Room 416
Dafna Joseph
Societies Coordinator- 073-378-2185
- Senate Building - Floor 4 Room 408
Resource Development Operations
Libi Cohen
Director of Resource Development Operations- 073-378-2187
- Senate Building - Floor 4
Projects and Campaigns
Marissa Gross Yarm
Head of Projects and Campaigns
- 073-378-3722
-
Senate Building - Floor
Room 417
Donor Relations
What We Do:
The Donor Relations Department ensures that our donors stay fully informed about the exciting developments and accomplishments that their contributions make possible.
At the same time, the Donor Relations Department works closely with our supporters to match them with projects that resonate with their personal interests and philanthropic goals.
Whether it’s supporting groundbreaking research, building state-of-the-art facilities, or the nurturing of the next generation of scientists and engineers, we strive to demonstrate the profound difference our donors make for the Technion.
We believe that a meaningful connection between a donor’s passion and the Technion’s mission is key to making a lasting impact..
We foster relationships built on trust, transparency, and gratitude and we recognize that the Technion’s journey toward excellence is a shared one.
Robin Haim
Head of Donor Relations- +972733783791
- Senate Building - Floor 4 Room 424
Ilana Abekasis
Donor Relations Coordinator- +972733785337
- Senate Building - Floor 4 Room 407
Patrick Cairnes
Donor Relations Coordinator, Principal Gifts- +972733782863
- Senate Building - Floor 4 Room 407
Laura Goldstein
Donor Relations Coordinator- +972733783740
- Senate Building - Floor 4 Room 407
Linda Gutman
Donor Relations Coordinator- +972733782549
- Senate Building - Floor 4 Room 404
Yehuda Twersky
Projects Writer- +972733784986
- Senate Building - Floor 4 Room 404 Room 404
Visits
David and Janet Polak Visitors Center
David and Janet Polak Visitors Center The Polak Visitors Center hosts 15,000 or more visitors a year, including visits from donors, academic, business, and diplomatic delegations, ministers, and ambassadors from countries around the world. Additionally, it welcomes a diverse audience, including visits from schools, the military, and groups from Israel and abroad.
The Visitors Center staff are part of the Public Relations and Resource Development Division, making a significant contribution to the hospitality of the Technion’s guests and the promotion of its goals.
The role of the VIP coordination team is to plan and host customized visits for guests defined as VIPs. VIP coordinators are tasked with orchestrating all aspects of the visit. This includes scheduling meetings with Technion management members and researchers, arranging campus tours and laboratory visits, and addressing any needs of the guests.
They also manage space reservations, coordinate with the maintenance team to prepare necessary spaces, and arrange for meals and refreshments if needed. Each visit is accompanied by a personal guide in direct coordination with the VIP coordination team. The VIP coordination team works closely with Technion management, researchers, and colleagues from Public Relations and Resource Development Division.
he public visit coordination team oversees visits by individuals and groups comprising a diverse audience, including guests of the Technion’s administrative and academic staff, school and military visits. Additionally, they facilitate the rental of meeting rooms and an auditorium for those requiring such spaces. Visits by the public and space rentals incur fees and are managed by the public visit coordination team.
The conferences and events team are responsible for coordinating and organizing conferences and events. The Polak Visitor Center offers hospitality halls, two auditoriums, and meeting rooms for rent. In collaboration with the conferences and events team, the David and Janet Polak Visitors Center can host seminars, conferences, cultural events, and business meetings..
Pricing Adult 25 ILS
Child/Youth (6-18) 20 ILS
Student (presenting ID) 20 ILS
Student (presenting ID) 20 ILS
Student (presenting ID) 20 ILS
Student (presenting ID) 20 ILS
Group over 10 visitors – 20 ILS/Person
Important Links
Naomi Bitansky
Head, Polak Visitors Center- +972778874469
- David and Janet Polak Visitor Center
Adi Goodman
Visits Coordinator- +972778873375
- David and Janet Polak Visitor Center
Cecile Marek
Visits Coordinator- +972778872199
- David and Janet Polak Visitor Center
Dalit Yaron
Conferences and Visits Coordinator- +972778871561
- David and Janet Polak Visitor Center
Efrat Borenshtain
Visits Coordinator- +972733784985
- David and Janet Polak Visitor Center
Events and Recognition
What We Do:
The department is responsible for planning and organizing academic ceremonies and special events. The department also organizes donor-related ceremonies and recognition signage, honoring the generosity of Technion supporters throughout the years.
Heli Hodeda Kruv
Head of Events and Recognition- 972778872578+
- Senate Building - Floor 4 Room 423
Mor Dekel
Ceremonies and Events Coordinator- 972778872780+
- Senate Building - Floor 4 Room 413
Yael Agmon
Ceremonies and Plaques Coordinator- 972778873481+
- Senate Building - Floor 4 Room 413
Spokesperson and Media Relations
What We Do:
The Spokesperson’s Office is the bridge between the Technion and the public, collaborating with domestic and international media outlets, organizations and other external stakeholders to increase visibility both here in Israel and across the globe.
Our team manages all press inquiries and oversees the creation of content that highlights research advancements, faculty achievements, student initiatives and more. Our dedicated team issues hundreds of press releases and articles each year.
The department also produces a campus newsletter each month, as well as the quarterly Technion Magazine. We work closely with all Technion faculties to produce content that ultimately makes science accessible to the public.
Doron Shaham
Spokesperson-
+972778871992
+972503109088
- Senate Building - Floor 4 Room 417
Itzhar Vardi
Science writer and Technion Magazine Editor- +972778871993
- Senate Building - Floor 4 Room 411
Board of Governors
The Board of Governors is the supreme authority of the Technion. It numbers close to 360 high-profile Technion supporters from Israel and abroad, including public figures with outstanding achievements in the fields of science, technology, economy, industry, culture and society.
In addition, among the Technion Board members are prominent philanthropists, industrialists, academics and Jewish community leaders. As per the Technion Constitution and Bylaws, the Board features a majority-Israeli membership, including Technion office holders and representatives from academic faculty, professional unions, alumni, industry and the student community.
The Board of Governors usually convenes once a year in June. This year the annual meeting of the Technion Board of Governors stands as a beacon of resilience and unwavering support for the Technion community and the people of Israel. As we continue to operate under the shadow of war, adjustments have been made to ensure the safety and appropriate tone of the 2024 gathering.
We recognize the gravity of the moment, and, therefore, only the essential meetings of the Board of Governors will also take place, underscoring our steadfast commitment to progress and unity in the face of adversity.
Additionally, the most significant acknowledgements will be made during ceremonies for prizes and awards. Your decision to register sends a powerful message to the Technion community and the people of Israel that our support knows no bounds, that we stand together in solidarity, now and always.
Technion Centennial
Celebrating the Technion’s First 100 Years
From the very first day the Technion opened its doors to students in 1924,the university has played a unique role in the lives of people in Israel and across the globe. Over the past century, Israel’s earliestfounded public university has not only gained a spectacular reputation for excellence as one of the world’s top
To celebrate this once-in-a-century milestone, the Technion had scheduled an impressive
array of Centennial Events for 2023 and 2024.
Please stay tuned for more updates.
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