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So Impact is designed to promote the integration, professional development and influence of professionals from the Arab population in Israel's social sector: nonprofits, social organizations, foundations and social-impact ventures. The initiative serves as a bridge between talented professionals from the Arab population and social organizations, through training, preparation for the social-sector job market, connection with employers, and support throughout the integration process.
The goal of So Impact is to ensure an Israeli social sector that is diverse, open and representative, in which individuals from the Arab population are not only beneficiaries of social programs, but active partners and leaders in shaping Israeli society and influencing its future.
Target Audience
A. Professionals from the Arab population
Academics and professionals who speak and write Hebrew and English at a high level, and who wish to integrate and develop their careers in the social sector, in a variety of roles:
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Program and project management
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Resource development and philanthropy
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Partnerships and business development
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Marketing and content
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Senior management roles
B. Organizations in the Social Sector
Nonprofits, social organizations, foundations and ventures that wish to:
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Diversify their workforce and recruit professionals from the Arab population
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Develop an inclusive, multicultural work environment
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Strengthen their impact through a diverse human capital
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Expand business development opportunities
The Process
A. Talent Preparation and Empowerment
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Identifying candidates with potential
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Introduction to the world of the social sector
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Training in the relevant professional field
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A short internship at a social organization, accompanied by So Impact, for hands-on learning and strengthening the résumé
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Assistance with writing the résumé and LinkedIn profile
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Preparation for job searching and interviews
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Mentoring and personal support throughout the integration period
B. Preparing the Hiring Organization
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Defining roles and publicizing them
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Connecting with suitable candidates
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Supporting the manager and the team
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Supporting the onboarding process and retaining talent
The goal is not only placement, but integration, professional development and advancement within the social sector.
At an advanced stage, the initiative will help social organizations that have Arab beneficiaries add Arabic to their websites, and develop programs for those beneficiaries in Arabic.
Alongside its core program, So Impact is developing additional tracks tailored to specific groups:
So Impact Women
A track for advancing women from Arab society into positions of influence, leadership and decision-making in the social sector.
So Impact Accessible
A track for promoting the integration of people with disabilities from the Arab population into the third sector.
So Impact Druze and Circassians
A track for promoting the integration of professionals from the Druze and Circassian populations into the social sector.
The Team
Ortal Bensky
Founder and Co-Director of the Initiative
Holds a master's degree in international relations, with a focus on international law and the Arab population. An expert in the third sector, with about two decades of experience in Israel and the United States.
Mohamad Shaqqur
Co-Director of the Initiative
Holds a bachelor's degree in Land of Israel Studies. Mohammed is a senior consultant on Arab population affairs and leads the development of the So Impact Accessible track, which promotes the integration of people with disabilities from the Arab population into the third sector.
Anat Dov
Senior Consultant and Process Facilitator
Holds a bachelor's degree in social work, in the Policy Practice track (practice for policy change).
Partnership
