The organization, which improves the lives of thousands of Holocaust survivors in Israel, offers a range of on-hand solutions and is funded by the Israeli Holocaust Survivors’ Rights Authority, the Claims Conference, governmental authorities, private donors and various other organizations in Israel and abroad. It is currently seeking an experienced professional to undertake responsibility for raising overseas funds
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Reporting to the Head of Development, the position is a full-time one (though could be 75%), and while the offices of the organization are in Tel Aviv, the position could possibly be a hybrid one. Fundraising is conducted in English but conversational Hebrew is a must! Salary range: 11,000 – 14,000
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DUTIES
- Work directly with Head of Development to increase overseas funding and create new income options
- Be responsible for developing donor relationships (mostly North America and the UK)
- Write all grant applications and reports to funders and prospective funders
- Expand existing donor base
- Plan and lead overseas donor initiatives
- Oversee production of all marketing content and data for development materials, including project-specific solicitation materials;
- Be responsible for stewardship of current funders, maintain and continuously update donor profiles;
- Track all submissions and relationships with funders worldwide (including incoming gifts and donor acknowledgements);
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- A relationship builder with at least 3 years’ experience leading overseas fundraising efforts for an Israeli organization
- Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals
- Native English speaker with clear, precise and compelling writing skills
- A good working knowledge of Hebrew – a must!
- Detail-oriented, organized, deadline-driven
- A natural and effective communicator
- Analytical and creative skills in developing cultivation strategies
- Self-starter with the confidence and maturity needed to join a driven team
- Able to meet multiple deadlines and work well under pressure
- An academic degree – an advantage
- Computer literacy: OFFICE, EXCEL, CRM, Priority )an advantage(
Please submit a CV to: kesher@philantrom.com
