Nonprofit Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bayit Brigade

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bayit Brigade

Full Time - Remote Work - Flexible Hours - Based In Israel

https://www.bayitbrigade.org/

About Bayit Brigade

Founded in 2019, Bayit Brigade is a non-profit organization providing housing and support services to active and former Lone Soldiers in Israel. Bayit Brigade’s primary mission is to reduce the challenges Lone Soldiers face in finding affordable housing as they complete army service and transition to civilian life- and help soldiers stay in Israel for the long-term. Bayit Brigade currently manages 9 apartments in the greater Tel Aviv area and offers housing support services to 31 soldiers. In addition, Bayit Brigade serves another 100 soldiers through rent subsidies, moving scholarships, grocery stipends, and a Guarantor Fund, along with other services to assist Soldiers in renting apartments in Israel.

Now in its fifth year, the organization is seeking to expand its impact by launching a flagship building for Lone Soldiers. While still in the early stages, Bayit Brigade has secured the rights to a building in Tel Aviv and is now collaborating with nonprofit partners, donor groups, and city officials to bring the vision to life. The project requires $3M USD in funding to secure and renovate the space in order to house 60+ Lone soldiers and new veterans.

Job Description

Bayit Brigade is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization into the next phase of growth and development. As the most senior member of the team, the CEO will be responsible for establishing the vision for the future as well as overseeing the day-to-day operations of existing housing-related services offered to soldiers. Key focus areas for this position are:

1. Secure the long-term financial health of the nonprofit through fundraising, grants, and marketing
2. Streamline existing housing services to boost efficiency and maximize soldier impact
3. Pursue strategic opportunities and partnerships, including launching a flagship building for soldiers

This position reports to the Board of Directors and will be responsible for managing existing housing/service infrastructures. The ideal candidate for this position has a proven track record in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and operations.

The compensation for this position is ₪16,000 per month plus benefits (₪192,000 annually) and an opportunity to earn commission on all fundraising. The role is based in Tel Aviv with 20% travel in Israel and annual trips to North American and the UK. Flexible working schedule required to accommodate time zones and needs of the business, including the need for evenings and occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities

Fundraising & Financial Planning

• Oversee the annual budget and long-range financial plans to ensure organizational health and financial stability.
• Lead fundraising efforts to identify new donor pools and secure donations from high-capacity individuals in Israel and abroad.
• Apply for and obtain grants from larger nonprofit organizations within the IDF ecosystem.
• Establish fundraising strategy for new flagship building project, including the development of pitch materials, donor prospect lists, and sponsorship packages.
• Manage annual fundraising calendar around social campaigns, parlor meetings, fundraising events, and speakership series in Israel and abroad (with occasional travel required).
• Partner with a bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records and submit annual reports.

New Flagship Building Project

• Collaborate with nonprofit partners to lead fundraising efforts and grant writing to raise $3M USD to support project costs.
• Collaborate with nonprofit partners to devise a master project plan inclusive of timeline, construction activities, budget, marketing, and fundraising strategy.
• Partner with lawyers and real estate experts to conduct due diligence on the building and assess renovation needs.
• Work with state officials to obtain licensing and permitting.
• Hire vendors, contractors, and architects to devise renovations plans. Oversee construction and the overall project success once renovations are underway.
• Build a projected operating model, staffing model, and budget for how the building will operate once complete.

Other General Activities

• Partner with the Board of Directors to define short-term and long-term strategic objectives. Build project plans and timelines for execution of key initiatives.
• Manage the marketing strategy to promote the organization to Lone Soldiers, donors and hosts. Create social media content and manage the calendar for Instagram and Facebook.
• Meet regularly with the Board of Directors to share updates and present to key stakeholders.
• Respond to inbound emails, create content for social media, quarterly newsletters, and materials for donor meetings. Work directly with soldiers to capture compelling stories (testimonials, photos, videos, etc.)
• Support the development of relationships with local and philanthropic partners.

Qualifications

• 3+ years nonprofit leadership experience required
• 3+ years fundraising experience required
• Must be fluent in Hebrew and English
• Oleh and IDF experience preferred
• Must be creative problem solver that can quickly troubleshoot issues
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational stills
• Proficient in G Suite platforms, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Passionate about Israel and the support of Lone Soldier

Compensation

• The compensation for this position is ₪16,000 per month plus benefits (₪192,000 annually) plus a % on annual fundraising

How to Apply

Please send a resume and brief description of your background to [email protected]