Grants & Development Associate

About Us

Save a Child’s Heart is an Israeli humanitarian organization, working internationally to save the lives of children from countries where access to pediatric heart care is limited or nonexistent. Founded in 1995 and based at the Sylvan Adams Children's Hospital, Save a Child’s Heart has saved the lives of more than 7,500 children from 72 countries and has brought more than 150 local healthcare professionals to Israel for training so they can treat their own children independently and create centers of excellence in their home countries. Our core value is Tikkun Olam - doing good to repair the world and believing that every child deserves the best medical care, regardless of race, religion, gender, nationality or financial status.

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Grants & Development Associate to join our Resource Development team at our Holon Headquarters. This role plays a pivotal part in securing the funding that enables our life-saving mission. You'll manage grant proposals, donor communications, and reporting processes that drive our fundraising success. If you're a strong writer, organized multitasker, and mission-driven professional, we’d love to meet you.

Success in this role means proactively identifying funding opportunities, submitting compelling proposals and reports on time, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, all while working in close collaboration with the Director of Resource Development in Israel and our international teams.

Gross Salary Range: 10,500-12,500 ILS (commensurate with experience)

Key Responsibilities

Research and write letters of inquiry, grant proposals, grant applications, and donor reports for a range of funders including foundations, federations, governmental bodies, and private donors.

Manage the full grant process: from prospecting and outreach to submission and follow-up.

Maintain donor and grant compliance, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

Develop written content for project proposals, brochures, newsletters, and the organization’s website.

Collaborate closely with the medical team and other departments to gather relevant data and stories.

Coordinate communications with affiliate offices abroad and foundation contacts.

Represent the organization at visiting group presentations, events, and conferences.

Support the Director of Resource Development with various tasks and special projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

English speaker with exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

Conversational Hebrew.

1–3 years of experience in grant writing, resource development, or donor relations.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), OneDrive, and Google Suite.

Ability to provide references from previous roles.

Preferred Skills

Fluency in written and spoken Hebrew, German, or French.

Familiarity with design tools (Canva, Photoshop).

Experience working with donor CRMs (e.g., Salesforce, Monday).

Knowledge of the humanitarian aid, international development, or human rights sectors.

Technologically savvy and capable of working remotely as needed.

Familiarity with grant portals such as Grants.gov, EU platforms.

A general understanding of medical terminology and healthcare programs.

** Only relevant applicants will be contacted. **