Head of Development

Kedma seeks a Head of Development

Kedma seeks an enthusiastic and creative Head of Development to take overall responsibility for developing the organization’s resources, most particularly expanding the donor-base so as to drive growth.

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Job Status: Full-time; the position is hybrid (though not remote) and includes visits to Kedma communities across the country; Salary range: 16,000 – 20,000

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About Kedma

Kedma brings together groups of young adults ages 18-35 in seven different models, to live, belong and volunteer in border communities along Israel's Northern, Eastern and Southern borders, with the goal of strengthening their community resilience.

As Head of Development, You Get To:

·      Have full responsibility for all resource development activities;

·      Have full responsibility for creating and implementing an annual fundraising plan;

·      Have full responsibility for the writing of all grant proposals (including budgets) reports, LOIs, correspondence and other supporting documents, ensuring they are well-written, accurate, impact-driven, and tell a compelling story;

·      Be responsible for expanding the current donor base both in Israel and abroad (foundations, private donors, the corporate sector and government sources);

·      Have full responsibility for the planning and execution of a marketing and PR strategy;

·      Manage an FRD team of two; 

·      Develop opportunities for engaging new donors in the work of the organization;

·      Oversee the preparation and lead all donor meetings;

·      Oversee the tracking of grant cycles and donor engagement in an organized and streamlined manner, including all reporting requirements, check-in meetings, and donor cultivation activities.

This Job Is For You If You:

·       Have demonstrated success overseeing a Development Department in an Israeli nonprofit;

·       Have demonstrated success writing successful grants, reports and the full gamut of written donor communications;

·       Have faultless English and impeccable writing skills;

·       Have faultless Hebrew and impeccable writing skills;

·       Are familiar with data management;

·       Have proven experience preparing detailed budgets on Excel spreadsheets;

·       Can complete projects with exceptional attention to detail and efficiency;

·       Are action-oriented and flexible, and are able to work independently as well as to collaborate with colleagues;

·       Are personable, motivated, and a team player;

·       Can multi-task and prioritize, and are a quick learner.