Director of Development 638069

An Israel-based nonprofit pioneering curriculum-based therapeutic mountain biking to build resilience, confidence, connection, and emotional well-being among youth facing social, emotional, and psychological challenges, as well as IDF veterans navigating the effects of trauma.

The Director of Development is a senior leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding donor networks, and building a structured, scalable fundraising operation for the company.

This role combines strategic fundraising leadership with hands-on execution, including donor research and cultivation, pipeline development, grant writing, corporate partnerships, and fundraising communications. Working closely with the CEO/Chief Relationship Officer (CEO/CRO), the Director ensures a consistent flow of qualified fundraising opportunities, well-prepared donor meetings, and effective follow-through.

A key focus is building and managing the systems, materials, and processes that support successful fundraising, while independently cultivating donor relationships and conducting fundraising meetings and solicitations when appropriate.

Top Priority: Growing support for the IDF Veterans Program, particularly through Israeli high-tech companies, corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and strategic corporate partnerships.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Location: Beit Shemesh, Israel (on-site; a hybrid arrangement may be considered)

• Travel: Approximately 10% international travel for donor meetings and conferences

• Compensation: Commensurate with experience

• Reports To: CEO / Chief Relationship Officer (CRO)

Key Responsibilities

1. Fundraising Strategy & Big-Picture Thinking

• Develop and execute a fundraising strategy aligned with the company’s goals, prioritizing the IDF Veterans Program and new revenue opportunities through Israeli high-tech companies, CSR initiatives, corporate partnerships, foundations, and institutional funders.
• Build a targeted CSR strategy for Israeli high-tech companies, positioning the IDF Veterans Program as a compelling funding opportunity while adapting to donor priorities and market trends.

2. Donor Pipeline Development & Meeting Creation

• Identify, research, and cultivate high-capacity donors, corporate decision-makers, and key connectors, building a strong pipeline of donors, sponsors, and institutional funders.
• Leverage the GIG Ride network to expand fundraising opportunities, increase rider contributions, secure matching gifts and corporate introductions, and generate high-value meetings for the CEO/CRO.

3. CEO/CRO Meeting Preparation & Support

• Prepare the CEO/CRO for donor meetings through research, briefings, presentations, talking points, and clearly defined objectives.
• Coordinate meeting scheduling, confirmations, follow-ups, and tracking of outcomes and next steps.

4. Marketing, PR & Fundraising Materials

• Oversee the development of professional fundraising materials, including pitch decks, proposals, one-pagers, impact reports, and donor communications.
• Develop targeted CSR materials for Israeli high-tech companies and ensure consistent messaging across marketing, PR, and fundraising activities.

5. Grant Writing & Institutional Funding

• Research foundations, government programs, institutional funders, and CSR grant opportunities.
• Lead and oversee grant proposals and supporting documentation, coordinating program information, budgets, submissions, deadlines, and reporting.

6. Pipeline Oversight & CRM Management

• Build and manage a structured fundraising pipeline and CRM, ensuring accurate tracking of donor relationships, engagement, opportunities, commitments, and next steps.
• Oversee administrative support for CRM maintenance, monitor pipeline progress, identify stalled opportunities, and provide regular updates to the CEO/CRO.

7. Direct Solicitations & Networking

• Independently cultivate donor relationships, schedule and conduct meetings, make fundraising asks, and coordinate relationship ownership with the CEO/CRO.
• Leverage professional networks and conferences, including JFN and JFNA, to identify new donors and fundraising opportunities and strengthen relationships.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of fundraising strategy, donor development, and revenue generation.
• Excellent written communication skills, including proposals, grant applications, donor communications, and marketing materials.
• Experience working with donor CRMs and managing fundraising pipelines.
• Fluency in Hebrew and English, with strong writing skills in both languages.
• Excellent organizational, project management, research, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Confidence and professionalism when engaging high-net-worth individuals, senior executives, and corporate decision-makers.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating and directing support staff, contractors, and external partners.

Preferred:

• Experience working closely with a CEO, CRO, or senior organizational leadership.
• Familiarity with Israeli philanthropy, corporate giving, and the high-tech/CSR landscape.

Send CVs to [email protected]

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