We are seeking a Director of Resource Development and Pubic Relations for our client, the Jerusalem Hills Children’s Home:

We are seeking a Director of Resource Development and Public Relations for our client, the Jerusalem Hills Children’s Home. Job Description:

• Full- time (5 days a week), in- house position (in Kiryat Ye’arim facility)


• Developing and updating database on foundations


• Preparing and sending grant proposals in English and Hebrew


• Tracking proposals and sending follow-up reports


• Cultivating relationships with donors and welcoming visitors


• Soliciting private donors and the business sector


• Public relations including writing texts for the website and producing publicity material


• Participating in events and board meetings


• Organizing special events including ceremonies, parties and fundraising events


• Updating the website


• Developing additional ideas for fundraising purposes

Requirements:

1. Experience of at least 4 years in resource development including writing grant proposals with proven fundraising success of securing at least 10 grants and direct gifts


2. Experience in organizing events and conferences


3. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work on a team


4. Computer savvy; experienced with Internet, Word and Office


5. English and Hebrew skills at mother-tongue level (writing, reading and speaking)


6. “Rosh Gadol” and creative

If you are qualified and interested, please send your CV, names and contact information for 3 references who can attest to your fundraising experience and a sample of a grant proposal that you have written to: Shlomit@israelgrants.com