Full Time Grant Writer

Seeking full time senior grant writer with proven previous successful experience for Neve Shalom, a village jointly established by Jewish and Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel, that is engaged in educational work for peace, equality and understanding between the two peoples. The work would be done primarily at the Neve Shalom office, located near Latrun, equidistant between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Some work could be done from home.

The job would include grant proposal writing, submissions and follow up with foundations, reporting, English correspondence, and selection or development of a computer data base for follow ups. A candidate with skills in other areas of fundraising such as

solicitation, events, email, internet and corporate fundraising would be an advantage.

Requirements: Significant previous successful experience in

grantwriting, English as a mother tongue, preference to speakers of Arabic and/or Hebrew. Previous other fundraising experience an advantage.

Candidates are invited to send their cvs and a grant writing sample to Gila Weinberg of David Maeir Esptein Consultants to Nonprofits at gilaw1@netvision.net.il

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

Grant writer

Seeking candidate to work within dedicated grant writing team to produce high quality written materials.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Writing and editing of donor-related documents
• Information-gathering and -management
• Part of a large and dynamic team

Position Requirements

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and research abilities
• Ability to compile budgets and expenditure reports
• Attention to detail
• English mother tongue, fluent spoken Hebrew and high level of reading comprehension
• Team player
• Grant-writing experience or work in resource development preferred

Please send your resume and two writing samples to MelanieS (at) dc (dot) org (dot) il

Only suitable candidates will receive a reply. Candidates will be requested to complete a test.

Grantwriting Course

Grantwriting Training Course led by David Maeir Epstein, MSSA

3 Sessions, Thursdays, June 12, 19 & 26, 2008
٭Early-bird discount for registrants until June 5٭

To sign up for this course please email degrants (at) gmail (dot) com

For the first time, David Maeir-Epstein, resource development consultant for nonprofits, will be giving his Grantwriting Course in Tel Aviv. David Epstein, MSSA, has worked in the field of fundraising and grantwriting for over thirty years, serving as independent organizational consultant for numerous nonprofit organizations in Israel and assisting his clients in raising over $17 million in the last nine years. He has taught courses in Resource Development for Welfare Organizations at Hebrew University's Baerwald School of Social Work.

Due to popular demand, we will be bringing the course to Tel Aviv for the first time. Past participants have given uniformly positive feedback, citing the courses as informative and compelling, teaching important skills, valuable training and giving indispensable practical advice for obtaining employment, advancement and enhancing professional skills for work in grantwriting and fundraising.

The course teaches essential skills such as how to write grant proposals, how to identify and work with foundations, and how to gain employment as salaried staff or freelancers. While the course does not promise employment, graduates are provided with information about the many openings in the field of grantwriting in Israel. Many graduates have subsequently entered the field or advanced their position.

Course Description: The course is conducted in English, with Hebrew terms explained for key words. The course will be three weekly meetings of four hours. Each session will be divided between lecture and workshop, during which work done by participants will be reviewed, critiqued and developed with the aim of honing grantwriting skills. Participants will receive pertinent reading material in preparation for each of the classes. Upon finishing the course graduates receive diplomas certifying their participation in the course.

Venue: The course will take place on Thursdays June 12, 19 & 26 from 16.00-20.00. The venue to be announced.

Cost: 1,050 NIS. There is an early-bird discount of 100 NIS for those who register and pay for the course in full by June 5. Members of Nefesh B'Nefesh, SAZF, the Yokneam Forum of Technical Writers (Elephant), AACI and affiliates of the UJIA receive an additional 50 NIS discount. A 100 NIS discount is offered to previous graduates of our fundraising course. (A similar discount is offered to graduates of this course who register for our fundraising course.)

To sign up or to receive more information, please contact Lauren at degrants (at) gmail (dot) com.

For information about David Maeir-Epstein Ltd., Resource Development Consultants to Nonprofit Organizations click here.

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.

Grant/ Technical Writer

A non-profit organization dealing with the prevention of obesity among children & families as well as the prevention of chronic diseases is seeking a grant/tech writer. They seek an experienced, energetic individual, preferably with a background in the area of health and/or medicine.

There is a great deal of potential for a native English speaker with a fair understanding of Hebrew. The grant writing projects will be directed to English speaking countries.

Initial compensation will be on a percentage basis, with long term arrangements to be discussed.

Interested parties: please contact lygaffen (at) yahoo (dot) com for further details, or send a CV, which will be passed on to the company.

Grant Writer

Seeking experienced grant writer for veteran special education institution. Minimal Hebrew necessary. Please fax CV to 02-532-6527 or email sulamcf (at) actcom (dot) co (dot) il.