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ABOUT US

Inspiring new ways for philanthropy to change the way we impact the world

About us Initiating new forms of cooperation

History & Impulse

Founded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung
Founded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung

⠀With the founding of the iac Berlin as an open platform, the Robert Bosch Stiftung aims to support the creation of a global network of change-makers from different sectors.

Ambition & Vision

A Partner in Philanthropy
A Partner in Philanthropy

⠀The iac Berlin strives to create a shift in philanthropy by changing the focus from individual actions to stronger relationships between actors.

Cooperations

Working Together in a Global Network
Working Together in a Global Network

⠀BMW⠀Foundation Herbert Quandt and International Alumni Center align to support networks for social impact.

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iac Berlin Annual Report 2018

iac Berlin Annual Report 2018

This annual report lays out the development, objectives, approaches and project structure of the International Alumni Center (iac Berlin).
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ABOUT

The iac Berlin

The International Alumni Center (iac Berlin) was founded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung in 2017. It is a Think & Do tank for alumni communities with social impact. It advises foundations and other nonprofit organizations on the design of impact-driven networks.

The iac Berlin © Caroline Wimmer
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Meet the team

Read through our staff profiles to discover more about the people behind the organization.

Darius Polok

Managing Director

Darius Polok

Darius has been the managing director of the International Alumni Center (iac Berlin) since January 2017.

Christine Sander

Office Manager

Christine Sander

Christine is office manager at the iac Berlin.
Zhivka Razvigorova

Head of Accounting

Zhivka Razvigorova

Zhivka is responsible for accounting and financial coordination.
Carlo Backes

Project & Event Management Assistant

Carlo Backes

Carlo is a working student and supports the team in the areas of project and event management.
Bruno Portella

Project & Event Management Assistant

Bruno Portella

Bruno is a working student supporting the team in the areas of project and event management.
Hanna Reichhardt

Project & Event Management Assistant

Hanna Reichhardt

Hanna is a working student and supports the team in the areas of project and event management.
Marilena Schulz

Project & Event Management Assistant

Marilena Schulz

Marilena is a working student supporting the team in the areas of project and event management.
Armin Pialek

Senior Project Manager

Armin Pialek

Armin focuses on building innovative tools, resources, and creating opportunities to activate the power of networks in philanthropy.
Alexandra Schiffmann

Senior Communications & Community Manager

Alexandra Schiffmann

Alexandra is in charge of communications activities, including driving digital community engagement.
Ruben Kircher

Communications & Community Management Assistant

Ruben Kircher

Ruben works in the communications department and handles the online platform of the Bosch Alumni Network.
Annette Diegel

Communications & Community Management Assistant

Annette Diegel

Annette works in the communications department with a focus on social media and the iac Berlin website.
Felix Fröhlich

Communications & Community Management Assistant

Felix Fröhlich

Felix is a working student in the department of Communications & Community Management.

Hinnerk Hansen

Strategic Advisor

Hinnerk Hansen

As independent advisor, Hinnerk supports the strategic development of the iac Berlin, as well as that of the "Connecting Networks" community.
Hanna Seifert

Office Manager

Hanna Seifert

Hanna is the office manager and data protection officer at the iac Berlin. [Maternity leave]
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Coordinating Team Bosch Alumni Network

Lucie Menz

Coordinator Bosch Alumni Network

Lucie Menz

Lucie coordinates the Culture, the Sustainable Living Spaces and the Governance Clusters within the Bosch Alumni Network.

Sarah Hammerl

Coordinator Bosch Alumni Network

Sarah Hammerl

Sarah supports the implementation of various projects within the Bosch Alumni Network.
Vinzenz Himmighofen

Coordinator Bosch Alumni Network

Vinzenz Himmighofen

Vinzenz coordinates the Europe and Civil Society Clusters.

Lisa Richter

Coordinator Bosch Alumni Network

Lisa Richter

Lisa coordinates the Media Cluster within the Bosch Alumni Network.
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Global Diplomacy Lab

Senta Höfer

Director Global Diplomacy Lab

Senta Höfer

Senta directs the Global Diplomacy Lab Secretariat at the Federal Foreign Office since 2014.
Sue Lyn Chong

Event Manager

Sue Lyn Chong

Sue Lyn coordinates and plans sustainable and innovative networking events across the world.
Gaga Gogoladze

Student Assistant

Gaga Gogoladze

Gaga is a student assistant at the Global Diplomacy Lab and an MA student of North American Studies at the Freie Universität Berlin.
Juliana Figale

Senior Project Manager

Juliana Figale

Juliana is senior project manager at the Global Diplomacy Lab’s secretariat, which she has been co-creating since 2014.

OUR PARTNERS

The iac Berlin was founded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung and works in cooperation with a number of other foundations and partners.

Are You In

Are You In

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The International Alumni Center (iac Berlin) is a Think & Do Tank for alumni communities with social impact. It advises foundations and other non-profit organizations in its alumni work, helps with practical solutions in the design of impact-oriented networks and initiates new forms of cooperation.

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