About us
A dynamic professional team driven to create meaningful social change.
The Bridge’s team brings together deep experience from the private sector, the nonprofit world, and global philanthropy. Our combined expertise and long-standing network of relationships allow us to deliver impactful, practical development across the third and fourth sectors. This blend of professional capability and mission-driven commitment forms a unique value proposition unmatched in our field.
Our Unique Vantage Point
Long-Standing Connections
For more than three decades, our team and partners have cultivated trusted relationships across philanthropy, nonprofit networks, private-sector industries, and civic leadership. We draw on this depth of connection to deliver fast, effective, and reliable services that move initiatives from intention to action.
Abridging Worlds
Our core team and extended networks span diverse religious, cultural, national, and professional backgrounds, allowing us to operate seamlessly across communities that often face barriers to collaboration. In a region where divides can impede progress, The Bridge works at a peer-to-peer level with all groups, enabling partnerships and advancements that would otherwise be left to impasse. This capacity to bridge social and political boundaries is central to our work.
Private-Sector Professionalism
The Bridge recognizes the gap between the operational strength of the private sector and the innovation and social mission of the third and fourth sectors. We bring top-tier private-sector capabilities, systems, and discipline to nonprofits and foundations, providing access to a level of service rarely available within mission-driven fields. By pairing professional excellence with a social-impact orientation, we give organizations the best of both worlds - private-sector quality and drive, aimed at public benefit.
Designed for Nonprofit Advantage
The Bridge’s model is built around affordable, transparent, and transferable services that support nonprofits, foundations, and civic actors without extracting value from their mission-driven work. With firsthand experience in both philanthropy and the private sector, we understand and deliver the balance that prioritizes long-term societal benefit.
Together, we combine expertise, networks, and purpose to build a more connected and impactful mechanism for positive change.
Agents
A team combining finance, organizational-management, and philanthropy expertise to strengthen nonprofits and foundations.
Sana Britavsky
Chair
Sana Britavsky is an international philanthropy strategist and nonprofit leader with over 20 years of executive experience. As Deputy CEO of the Genesis Prize Foundation and Executive Director of the Genesis Philanthropy Group in Israel, Germany, and the UK, Sana is responsible for a multitude of major initiatives, advancing education, culture, and social impact projects worldwide.
Sana Chairs The Bridge, applying her expertise in philanthropy and organizational management to strengthen social innovation and cross-sector collaboration. She also serves voluntarily as CEO of Night Will Shine as Day, supporting survivors of conflict and terror through trauma recovery programs.
Teague Heelan
Executive Director
Teague Heelan is an expert in financial analysis and organizational management with nearly a decade of executive experience in the Ramat Gan Finance District. He brings to The Bridge the professionalism, discipline, and strategic insight of the private sector, along with an extensive global network spanning philanthropy and nonprofit leadership.
Teague founded The Bridge to create an effective mechanism for strengthening the nonprofit sector through private-enterprise methodologies. Teague’s vision is to advance regional development by equipping organizations and people with the tools and strategies needed to transform resources into sustainable public good.
Catherine Lamonby
Operations Director
Catherine (Cat) brings over a decade of experience in hospitality, events, and entrepreneurial management, where she honed her skills in organization, communication, and team leadership. Cat’s international background and extensive travel have shaped an informed global outlook and deep cultural awareness, training her creative approach to management and problem-solving.
As Director of Operations at The Bridge, Cat oversees organizational systems, project management, and partner collaborations. She supports each project as it moves from planning to execution with precision. Her approach enables The Bridge to both maintain the highest levels of organizational professionalism and service delivery.
Get in Touch
The Bridge welcomes new connections, collaborations, and conversations with organizations and individuals working across the nonprofit, philanthropic, and civic spheres. If you would like to explore opportunities or learn more about our work, please reach out to us using the contact details below.
- office@thebridge-development.com
- The New Jerusalem Bridge for Development Ltd - Reg # 517037768
1st Office:
Jerusalem
Address:
Shifte Israel Street 4, Jerusalem
Office Hours:
Sunday 10:30 - 18:30
Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 20:00
Friday 08:30 - 13:00
2nd Office:
Hafia
Address:
Derech HaAtsma'ut 65, Haifa
Office Hours:
Sunday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:30