This singular environmental project seeks an enthusiastic and creative Director of Resource Development to expand the donor-base and to develop a variety of desert-related income revenues that raise awareness of Bedouin agricultural traditions and drive the organization’s growth.
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Job Status: Full-time; the organization’s offices are in Beersheva (although the position is hybrid); Salary range: 16,000 – 18,000
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About Project Wadi Attir
Project Wadi Attir promotes a proud and inspired approach to sustainable dryland agriculture. It leverages Bedouin traditional values and experience using current scientific knowledge and cutting-edge technologies. The project advances sustainable practices in arid environments, with the aim of replicating them both locally and in similar regions around the world.
At Project Wadi Attir, you will be directly contributing to the empowerment and advancement of the Bedouin community in Israel, fostering sustainable livelihoods across the Negev.
As Director of Development, You Get To:
- Have full responsibility for all resource development activities;
- Have full responsibility for creating and implementing the annual fundraising plan;
- Develop with the CEO and senior team new self-generating income revenues that fully align with the organization’s mission;
- Identify, research, and cultivate new and lapsed funders, building a pipeline of new potential sources of institutional support;
- Write all grant reports and proposals, ensuring they are well-written, impact-driven, and tell a compelling story;
- Prepare and lead all donor meetings;
- Track grant cycles and donor engagement in an organized and streamlined manner, including all reporting requirements, check-in meetings, and donor cultivation activities.
This Job Is For You If You:
- Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a donor-facing development role;
- Have at least 2 years’ experience developing self-generating income revenues for an Israeli nonprofit;
- Have outstanding English writing capabilities, with experience in foundation grant writing, as well as other writing styles;
- Have excellent Hebrew writing skills;
- Have a passion for the environment in general and desert traditions in particular;
- Have a positive attitude and team spirit, with excellent verbal communication skills;
- Can manage multiple projects and priorities while consistently meeting deadlines;
- Can complete projects with exceptional attention to detail and efficiency;
- Are action-oriented and flexible, and are able to work independently as well as to collaborate with colleagues.
Please send your resume to kesher@philantrom.com
