Jorge Diener is Executive Director of Hadassah International, the global fundraising and advocacy arm of Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA), supporting the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) in Jerusalem and promoting its mission of healing, teaching and research in different parts of the world. Diener, through his activity as a senior fundraiser for major capital gifts has solicited and closed seven and eight figures major gifts in the fields of health, education, social and community work. Over the years, Diener's professional activity has focused on adding international value to local leaders, companies and organizations through a combination of training, consulting, coaching and networking building. Throughout his activity as consultant and trainer for companies, NGOs and public institutions, Diener has developed innovative models that enable grass-root movements and well-established NGOs to grow their support through human and financial capacity building. Diener, before starting his consulting and training practice, served for many years as a Senior Director at the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, where he gained extensive international experience after spending years of service in Latin America, North America, Europe, the countries of the Former Soviet Union and Israel. He trained, coached and consulted for over 1000 leaders and managers of all different backgrounds and sectors. He has been a keynote speaker at several international events as well as providing consultancy and advice on communications, strategy and fundraising to NGOs and governments across the globe. He is also a member of the Hadassah Writers' Circle.