Overview
The organization is undergoing significant development and growth and is recruiting a Vice President of Resource Development to lead, establish, and develop a strategic and professional fundraising department operating in Israel and abroad through a wide range of fundraising channels.
General Description
This role holds overall responsibility for managing the organization’s external relations and fundraising activities in Israel and worldwide, working with a broad range of stakeholders, including private donors, foundations, corporations, government ministries, public institutions, and strategic partners.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and lead the organization’s overall fundraising strategy
* Build and manage relationships with private donors in Israel and abroad
* Work with philanthropic foundations, corporations, and public sector bodies
* Develop funding streams from government ministries and public authorities
* Manage the external relations division, including media, PR, advertising, campaigns, and partnerships
* Initiate and lead active fundraising campaigns in Israel and internationally
* Lead, manage, and train a professional team in Israel and abroad
Qualifications:
* Proven experience of at least 5 years in senior management roles in fundraising / resource development / external relations
* Significant advantage for experience in the social-impact / nonprofit sector
* Experience working with donors, foundations, corporations, and/or government bodies
* Experience in marketing and media campaign management (social networks, advertising, etc.)
* Strong familiarity with the philanthropic world in Israel and abroad
* Exceptional interpersonal skills, communication ability, persuasion, and trust-building
* Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with management and teams
* Strategic thinking combined with strong execution capability
* Near-perfect English – mandatory (spoken and written)
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