Fundraiser & Coordinator

The Porter School of Environmental Studies at Tel Aviv University is looking for a fundraiser and coordinator for its Advisory Board.

The position's responsibilities will include:

* Working to fully establish and develop the Advisory Board.
* Maintaining the school's network of contacts and colleagues through regular mailings and communication.
* Identifying and maintaining links with foundations and individual donors in Israel and abroad.
* Preparing public relations and fundraising material for general use and for specific donor interests.

Requirements for the position:

* Proven experience in fundraising and donor relations.
* Experience in preparation of fundraising/PR material to a high standard.
* Excellent English, mother-tongue level preferred (both verbal and written); excellent Hebrew (both verbal and written).
* Experience with graphic design programs, a plus.
* Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative.

The position will be 75% to full-time, starting July 2009.

If interested, please send a resume and short writing sample in English to: shulag@post.tau.ac.il

University of the People is hiring for several positions

University of the People, http://www.uopeople.org/ is the world’s first online, tuition-free university. University of the People is a non profit with a new site launching May 14th.
Currently, they are looking to fill several positions

Administrator- with university experience only

Fundraiser

And

Public Affairs & International Relations –(with fundraising experience a bonus)
Responsibilities include:
-Liaising with Board members/Volunteers & Donors
-Communication with Business partners and other high level executives
-Researching and booking global conferences and events
-Creating Presentations
-Providing Support to Partner Organizations

-Organizing conferences and events

All positions require:
University degree
English- Mother Tongue
Computer skills
Skilled at using internet resources for research

Located in Mercaz Tel- Aviv

Please email relevant CV's to Daniela.sztulwark@uopeople.org and please mention the jobs in Israel blog

Director of Development

YEDID – The Association for Community Empowerment, Jerusalem.

YEDID, one of Israel's largest social and economic justice NGO's, is seeking a full-time Director of Development to replace the current director who will be on maternity leave for at least six months. Position to begin September 1.

Responsibilities include:

• Writing English grant proposals, reports and development correspondence.
• Writing Annual Report.
• Working closely with Executive Director and Director of US Supporters organization.
• Organizing and staffing donor site visits within Israel.
• Researching potential funding sources.
• Supervising development assistant, translator and volunteers.
• All written work is done in English, so candidate must have native-level English writing skills.
• Candidate must have excellent writing, organizational and interpersonal skills, be highly computer literate and have fluent Hebrew (both speaking and reading).
• Previous experience in development required.
  

Please send a resume and writing sample to Rebecca at rebecca (at) yedid (dot) org (dot) il

Grant Writer and English Department Coordinator

Selah, Israel Crisis Management Center, is seeking a Grant Writer and English Department Coordinator. Someone who cares about the mandate of the organization - that is to reach out to immigrants in crisis; someone with experience in grant writing and a general knowledge of
fundraising and promotion; someone who believes that excellence is in the details; someone who is skilled in managing many projects at the same time.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and organizational skills
• Knowledge of the world of philanthropy
• Proven experience as a grant writer
• Reporting to Donors
• Self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team
• Computer skills (Word and Excel)
• Native English-speaker

The position is for full-time work in the Selah Tel Aviv office.
Residents of the Tel Aviv area and close environs are preferred.

Please contact: Dana Kama at dana (at) selah (dot) org (dot) il

Development and grant writing opportunities

A religious educational institution in the Sharon area seeks a full time development professional. Fluent Hebrew and English as well as experience in fund raising and donor relations are a must. Please send CVs to gilaw1 (at) netvision (dot) net (dot) il.

In addition, David Maeir Epstein, Resource Development Consultants for Nonprofits, is seeking to expand its pool of freelance grantwriters and to assist a number of clients in finding part time grantwriters. Individuals with grantwriting experience are invited to send their CVs to Gila Weinberg at gilaw1 (at) netvision (dot) net (dot) il. Appropriate applicants will be contacted as employment opportunities arise.

Director of Development

A top international women's charitable service organization based in Israel seeks an experienced Director of Development.

Responsibilities include:

• Contact with Federations and donors worldwide
• Creating a comprehensive fund raising system
• Running fund raising seminars for worldwide staff
• Creating relationships with the business sector in Israel
• Involvement in overseas fund raising campaign
  

The position includes supervision of three department employees. You will report directly to the organization's executive director and president.

Qualifications:

• Extensive fund raising experience
• Fluent English and Hebrew
• Excellent public speaker
• Excellent management skills

Qualified candidates are invited to send CVs to Gila Weinberg of David Maeir-Epstein, fundraising consultants to non-profits, at: gilaw1 (at) netvision (dot) net (dot) il