Who We Are
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Our Team
Our team combines expertise from both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, from philanthropic advisory to startups.
Kivun Advisory Group was built on this blend: strategic thinkers, implementation experts, and mission-driven investors.
strategic thinkers
Our Team
Our team combines expertise from both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, from philanthropic advisory to startups.
Kivun Advisory Group was built on this blend: strategic thinkers, implementation experts, and mission-driven investors.
Glen Eisenberg
Founder
Glen brings over 35 years of experience in marketing, strategy, and organizational leadership to Kivun. Starting in corporate marketing, he built deep expertise in brand development, audience engagement, and strategic planning.
Eventually, Glen transitioned his skills to the nonprofit world, focusing on Jewish communal organizations that align with his personal values. His approach combines disciplined business acumen with a deep understanding of the nuances and challenges facing Jewish nonprofits. Alongside founding Kivun, Glen is the incoming Chair of the Montreal YM-YWHA and about to lead the organization through a critical moment of scale.
Glen’s guiding belief: “Great businesses use sound disciplines – so should great charities.” His work reflects a commitment to both operational excellence and the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam: repairing the world through meaningful action.
Lizzie Cody
Managing Director
Lizzie is a philanthropy advisor with a decade of experience shaping strategy and impact across the UK and Canada. She has advised Private Foundations, Donor Advised Funds, and nonprofits from grassroots initiatives to national organizations, bringing clarity and direction to complex funding decisions.
In Montreal, Lizzie specialized in donor advisory and family philanthropy at the Jewish Community Foundation, earning both the 21/64 Family Philanthropy Advisor and MFA-P designations. She holds a Master’s in Philanthropic Studies and serves on the Board of an Ontario-based music care charity.
Lizzie is known for her energy, insight and curiosity. She’s excellent at getting to the heart of things quickly, and she’s known to be good company while she does it.
Emmy Zemel
Strategic Advisor
Emmy Zemel is a management consultant at PwC Canada specializing in operations strategy. She has extensive experience advising organizations on strategic growth and performance optimization across people, processes, and technology.
Outside of her professional work, Emmy is deeply involved in the Jewish community, having served on numerous non-profit boards and leadership initiatives. She brings a passion for strategic thinking, community building, and impact-driven leadership to everything she does.