Email: jkatz@law.berkeley.edu
Phone: 510-643-6044
Office: 1995 University Ave, Suite 460V, Berkeley 94704
Judith Katz is the Director of Advancement at the Center for Law, Energy, and the Environment (CLEE).
Judith’s career in policy and fundraising began early, canvassing for petition signatures and donations to environmental causes in Michigan. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Prelaw Humanities from Michigan State University Honors College and a Master’s in Nonprofit Management from Spertus Institute in Chicago. Judith is also a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE). Her professional background includes significant roles at the ACLU of Illinois, the Bureau of Land Management and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
More recently, at Bay Nature Institute, Judith started and led the development program, eventually becoming the associate director. Under her leadership, the organization’s fundraising program thrived, allowing it to expand operations despite challenges in the print publishing industry.
Judith is CLEE’s first staff member dedicated exclusively to donor relations. She is passionate about applying her skills so that the Center can scale its impact in California and the world.
Outside of CLEE, Judith serves on the board of 350 Bay Area, which works to eliminate carbon pollution and achieve clean energy and environmental justice. She has also written on fundraising for the Grassroots Fundraising Journal and presents on fundraising at professional events.