Director of Development

Director of Development

Reports to: Executive Director

Position: Full-time

Location: In-person - New York City 

**To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to: resumes@icrfonline.org

About Us

The Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) supports the best and brightest scientists conducting groundbreaking cancer research in Israel with the goal to end the suffering caused by cancer. We are the largest non-governmental funder of cancer research in Israel. Our research has been instrumental in the development of breakthrough FDA-approved drugs, such as Gleevec, Doxil and Velcade, as well as in treatments related to nano-medicine, immunotherapy, stem cell research and targeted therapies. Since our inception, we have funded over 2,800 grants totaling just over $92million. Our research continues across all the leading Israeli institutions. ICRF funded researchers have been awarded 2 Nobel Prizes in Chemistry, 5 Israeli Prizes and 2 Lasker Awards.

The Opportunity

The Director of Development is a frontline fundraiser who is passionate about our mission and knows how to get in front of people to drive growth. This person will work closely with the Executive Director and be responsible for increasing the organization's fundraising efforts through the identification and cultivation of individuals and foundations.     

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

·       Identify, expand and diversify an ongoing pipeline of potential donors

·       Create compelling cases of support and implement related cultivation and stewardships plans

·       Actively represent the organization and its mission

·       Development of short- and long-term fundraising plans to meet revenue goals

·       Help identify and establish new geographic donor markets and advisory boards

·       Ensure accurate gift recording, tracking and acknowledgements

·       Coordinate and support certain fundraising events

Experience and Skills We’re Looking For

·       Bachelor’s Degree

·       Minimum of 5 years of related experience

·       Proven track record of cultivating and closing ongoing five and six figure annual gifts

·       Ability to move prospects in a timely fashion toward solicitation and closure

·       Familiar with Israel and the Jewish Philanthropic Community within major US markets

·       Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills 

·       Proven ability to manage multiple projects with varying priorities at one time

·       Advanced working knowledge of the full Microsoft Office 365 Suite, especially excel

·       Willingness and ability to travel throughout the U.S. and work evenings and weekends as needed

·       CRM knowledge and experience

Compensation and Benefits:

 ICRF believes in the importance of taking care of our employees so they in turn can be committed to supporting our vital mission. All our team members have access to a robust benefits package, including:

·       Salary of $90,000 - $105,000 based upon experience

·       Benefits as per ICRF Employee Handbook

**To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to: resumes@icrfonline.org

ICRF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition, or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.