Resource Development Professional

The Shoresh Institution for Socioeconomic Research is seeking a native-born English speaker for the position of professional fundraiser.

The Shoresh Institution is Israel’s only independent, nonpartisan, socioeconomic policy think-tank whose sole raison d’être is its focus on the source, and long-term implications of Israel’s internal, existential, long-term socioeconomic challenges. Shoresh’s objective is to assist in moving Israel towards a sustainable long-term trajectory – one that raises Israel’s living standards while reducing disparity among its citizens.

• Develop, execute and oversee a comprehensive resource development strategy
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors, both abroad and in Israel
• Engage in donor stewardship to maintain and/or grow current gifts over the long term
• Organize fundraising meetings and events in Israel and abroad
• Research foundation and corporate grant opportunities
• Write grant proposals and donor reports
• Create fundraising materials
• Evaluate successes and failures on an ongoing basis and make appropriate strategic adjustments
• Prepare the President for fundraising meetings, summaries and follow-up
• Collaborate with Marcom team to create campaigns, newsletter, website content to generate leads and engage audiences
• Cultivate partnerships with mission congruent organizations to share key findings and effectively spread information
  

• Relevant work experience in a non-profit development capacity
• English – native proficiency required; Hebrew – fluent level required; additional languages a plus
• Excellent English writing and oral communications abilities
• Close identification with the Shoresh Institution mission
• Have initiative and ability to work independently
• Creative, original, with an ability to think outside the box to find solutions
• Availability to travel abroad, and strong commitment to work long hours during particularly busy times of the year to ensure goals are reached

Please send your CV to: careers@shoresh.institute