IAC National Director of Foundations Relations

• Flexible Location (within the U.S.)***
  
  

About The Israeli-American Council

The mission of the Israeli-American Council (IAC) is to build an engaged and united Israeli-American community that strengthens the Israeli and Jewish identity of our next generation, the American Jewish community, and the bond between the peoples of the United States and the State of Israel.

Job Purpose

The position will require work across IAC’s regions and with the with the Foundation Relations team to oversee IAC's foundation-related fundraising plan. The position is national in scope, part of the Programs team and requires a highly-motivated, independent and entrepreneurial professional. The National Director of Foundation Relations will report to the VP of Development.

Duties Include And Are Not Limited To

• Direct institutional fundraising including research grant opportunities and engage with new and existing foundations.
• Build relationships with foundations, federations, and professionals through meetings, correspondence, and regular communication.
• Work with CPO to develop an annual foundations relations plan that includes measurable goals, metrics and specific strategies for expanding both levels and sources of support.
• Develop strategies to strengthen relationships with current funders and to identify and build relationships with new prospects.
• Ensure foundations are engaged with IAC’s work and understand IAC’s impact by creating engagement opportunities.
• Build internal organizational relationships with program staff to acquire a broad and deep understanding of the programs to identify strong matches with current and potential funders.
• Work with the regions and national programs directors to ensure IAC is submitting regional grants regularly including assisting with writing grant proposals.
• Work with the regions to ensure regional directors and managers communicate effectively with regional foundations, including providing talking points, templates and other communication strategies.
• Review program materials used for communications and marketing to ensure consistency, quality, accessibility, and branding.
• Liaise with marketing team on communications and marketing materials for all programs.
• Draft and oversee the creation and submission of high-quality and timely proposals, grant requests, correspondence, impact/stewardship reports, and other documents to support best practices in foundation relations.
• Conduct research to identify foundation prospects for both the organization as a whole and for specific programs that align with the organization’s strategic direction.
• Gather and share information about trends in philanthropy – especially in the areas of Jewish and Israel-related topics – which may be of value to IAC.
• Ensure all grants are tracked, including application and reporting deadlines.
• Maintain regular reporting and ensure income reports are reconciled with the Finance team.
• Participate in organization events and programs, representing IAC.
• Must participate in all IAC National events and staff training (as IAC National Summit).
  
  

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. MBA is a preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant fundraising experience is required, foundation experience preferred.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• A proactive, energetic attitude.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Action oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications skills.
• Flexibility with schedule (occasional evening and weekends).
• Proficiency in CRM.
• Hebrew proficiency is a preferred.