Fundraiser

Resource Development Professional

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

About Us

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.

Responsibilities

•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

Requirements

•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