Director of Development

Position: Director of Resource Development

Resource Development Department · Holon, Israel

BACKGROUND

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 8,000 children from 75 countries and has brought more than 170 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.

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidate is an experienced resource development professional with a proven record in raising funds through various avenues and who truly enjoys the challenge of the field. You are a team player who is both a strategic and an independent thinker, someone who knows how to initiate a process towards a goal and see it through to completion with resilience and creativity. As an excellent networker with great communication and presentation skills, you create relationships and connect people with the cause. You are a multitasker who isn't easily deterred by multiple projects, targets, or setbacks; instead, you remain calm and collective, acting as a natural problem-solver even under pressure. Above all, you are a leader who can guide a team to success and who identifies deeply with the value and mission of the organization.

Job Description:

This is a full-time position, based at Save a Child's Heart Holon Children's Home & Headquarters (16 Haviva Reik St., Holon). The position incorporates partial remote work.

The position requires the ability to be employed in Israel (citizenship/residency/valid work permit)

Gross Salary Range: 19,000-23,000 ILS (commensurate with experience)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Lead & develop the organization's fundraising strategy and the annual workplan of the department to meet the organization's $10M annual budget and securing funding for current and future capital projects ranging from $1-4M

·        Report to and assist the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director

·        Lead & manage the Resource Development Department (Incl. 2 active Grants & Development Associates)

·        Lead the synchronization of global fundraising efforts across six affiliate offices (US, Canada, Australia, UK, Netherlands, Switzerland) to ensure brand consistency and shared financial targets

·        Manage the development of existing and new major donors, foundations, foundation representatives

·        Oversee prospect identification, LOIs, grant proposals and reporting for foundations, private donors, institutional, governmental, organizational entities - such as private foundations and charitable trusts, Federations etc. This includes management of the process from prospect research, initial approach application / proposal writing and submission (coordination with relevant stakeholders), relationship building, collection of project data and information from the medical team and other departments, report writing and submission

·        Manage grant and donation compliance

·        Manage project budgets

·        Reviewing, crafting & writing, editing – Project proposal documents, donor reports, annual reports

·        Present to visitors including individuals, groups and at events/conferences as may be required

MIN. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

·        Identification with the organization's values and mission

·        Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·        Fluent English & Hebrew speaker - Bilingual proficiency

Excellent writing, proofing, and editing skills

·        Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team

·        Min. 4 years relevant experience in Resource Development in Israel and/or abroad – Donor relations & stewardship development, grant writing, project management, reporting and compliance

·        Proven success in identifying and securing gifts and grants

·        Proven experience in managing donor relationships

·        Public speaking and ability to present to audiences

·        Organized and responsible

·        Knowledge and proficiency working with Microsoft Office 365 suite, specifically Excel & Word, SharePoint & OneDrive, Google Suite, Monday Project Management & CRM

·        Availability for travel abroad

·        Driver's License

·        Ability to provide references from previous employment

ADVANTAGES

·        Experience managing a small team

·        Academic degree in a relevant field (e.g. International Relations, Business Development)

·        Experience and familiarity with the Israel and international philanthropy landscape

·        Experience running fundraising campaigns, crowdfunding campaigns

·        Flexibility, ability to work under pressure and maintain deadlines and targets diligently

·        Affinity for and general understanding of the medical field and medical terminology or experience working with doctors

·        Proficiency in additional languages (spoken, reading & writing) – eg. German / Swiss / French / Spanish

·        Experience working in Canva or Photoshop or similar design software

·        Technologically oriented, experience with AI tools, able to work remotely when required

·        Experience with CRM/donor database systems – Monday / Salesforce or similar

·        Experience in the field of Humanitarian Aid, International Development

·        Familiarity with grant portals; Grants.gov, EU, Israel Estates Committee etc.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Director of Resource Development Role”.

** Only relevant applicants will be contacted. **