Author: Ramona Ramadar

Meeting the Moment: Sustaining Hope Through Generosity and Legacy

September 2, 2026 No Comments

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Ramona Ramadar, Director of Gift Planning for The Salvation Army, Greater New York Division, shares the secret(s) of the organization’s success.

Ramona Ramadar

Ramona Ramadar is Director of Gift Planning for The Salvation Army Greater New York Division, where she leads planned giving initiatives that support the organization’s mission of serving communities, fighting poverty, and transforming lives. With nearly 20 years of experience in nonprofit and corporate sectors, including more than a decade specializing in charitable gift planning, she is a recognized leader in philanthropy and estate planning. Before joining The Salvation Army, Ramona served as Regional Director of Gift Planning at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, managing a portfolio of more than 800 planned giving donors while providing strategic support and training nationwide. A dedicated advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, Ramona has held several leadership roles with the Philanthropic Planned Giving Group of Greater New York and received its Emerging Leader Award in 2022. She is a frequent speaker on charitable gift planning and nonprofit leadership. Ramona holds a B.S. from The City College of New York, an MBA from Adelphi University, and credentials as a Fellow in Charitable Estate Planning (FCEP) and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP).