Donor Communications Manager

The Weizmann Institute of Science’s Department of Resource Development seeks a senior Strategic Donor Communications Manager

The Strategic Donor Communications Manager will work with the Department Head to develop strategic plans, tools and resources that drive global donor giving and donor retention.

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Job Status: Full-time, not hybrid. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

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The Weizmann Institute of Science’s Department of Resource Development seeks a communications professional with experience planning and producing compelling donor-driven material across multiple platforms – print, digital, , website, webinars, and video.

Reporting to the Head of the Resource Development Department, the Strategic Donor Communications Manager must be a stellar English-language writer and editor who can craft strong narratives and tailored messaging for both Israeli and global donors and prospects. They must feel comfortable managing both an in-house team and vendors, and must be passionate about bringing their creativity and professionalism to bear on enhancing the Institute’s fundraising operation.

As Strategic Donor Communications Manager, You Get To:

•      Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to amplify the Institute’s mission and impact for a global donor audience;

•      Have full responsibility for the production of both generic and customized donor materials in diverse formats, including proposals, pitch decks, brochures, digital apps, videos and photographic content;

•      Serve as a thought partner within the management team to help problem-solve, strategize, make decisions, and continually innovate fundraising and stewardship;

•      Manage an in-house team as well as external suppliers;

•      Provide ongoing support to Institute Committees world wide;

•      Work with the Communications Department as needed.  

This Job Is For You If You:

·      Have both a marcom and grant-writing background;

·      Are an exceptional storyteller, capable of taking a complex message and transforming it into a story tailored to a specific audience, told through a variety of mediums;

·      Are a native English speaker, with exceptional language skills, preferably with an editorial background;

·      Are fluent in Hebrew;

·      Have a minimum of 10 years in marketing communications;

·      Have a minimum of 3 years in grant-writing;

·      Have a minimum of 3 years’ formal supervisory experience or proven ability to manage and develop a team;

·      Have strong interpersonal communication, collaborative and critical thinking skills;

·      Are discrete, diplomatic and sensitive in handling proprietary information;

·      Have superb organizational skills, with strong attention to detail;

·      Have proven production capabilities, and are able to balance multiple projects, tasks and deadlines;

·      Have demonstrated experience developing outstanding content for a variety of products such as, but not limited to, social posts, website articles, newsletters, brochures and speeches;

·      Have demonstrated experience both devising and supervising creative media, including video projects, photography, and graphic design;

·      Have proven experience applying the latest trends, insights, and best practices in integrated marketing strategies and tool;

·      Have a passion for and an understanding of basic scientific research - an advantage

·      Have a master’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, business or related field.