The Role

The Director of North American Philanthropy will lead HaGal Sheli’s fundraising efforts in the U.S. and Canada, focusing on building relationships and securing philanthropic support from individual donors, foundations, and institutional funders. This full-time, temp-to-hire freelance/contractor position offers a pathway to a leadership role within HaGal Sheli’s global development team, working through Friends of HaGal Sheli, the U.S.-based affiliate supporting the Israeli nonprofit.

Reporting to the Global Partnerships Head, the Director of North American Philanthropy will shape and execute the North American fundraising strategy, emphasizing relationship-building, prospect cultivation, and securing major gifts. Collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders will be essential, and the role may include additional responsibilities as needed to support HaGal Sheli’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Execution

• Create and implement the North American fundraising strategy to grow and diversify HaGal Sheli’s funding base.
• Skillfully collaborate with HaGal Sheli’s CEO and Global Partnerships Head to provide development expertise in prospecting, funder strategy, communications, and donor meetings.
• Solicit donations and steward relationships through tailored, high-impact strategies, leveraging both in-person and virtual meetings.
• Develop and execute cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans to increase individual donor contributions and secure new support.

Relationship Building & Stewardship

• Build and strengthen relationships with current funders and supporters, ensuring they feel valued and connected to HaGal Sheli’s mission.
• Research, identify, and cultivate new funding opportunities, with a particular focus on major donors and institutions.
• Represent HaGal Sheli at key events, donor meetings, and community gatherings, elevating the organization’s profile and impact.

Operational & Donor Management

• Coordinate and track actions required to move prospects through all stages of the cultivation process.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor information across CRM systems, ensuring all contact and relationship data is meticulously recorded.
• Support staff and board members in their prospecting, cultivation, and solicitation activities.
• Coordinate and plan North American visits for HaGal Sheli’s CEO and Global Partnerships Head, including scheduling donor meetings, events, and travel logistics.

This job description does not limit management’s authority to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any point in time.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in a donor-facing fundraising role working directly with donors.
• Proven track record in successfully securing 5- and 6-figure donations from individual donors.
• Proficiency in writing clear and compelling grant proposals, demonstrating a track record of successful grant awards and familiarity with grant management processes.
• Knowledge of Jewish philanthropy and/or experience working in Israel.
• Proficiency in Hebrew, both written and spoken – a significant advantage.
• Responsible self-starter, able to work independently and with curiosity and manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work cross-culturally and multilingually in diverse work and communication styles.
• Demonstrated experience with donor portfolio management in a CRM or fundraising database; Salesforce experience preferred.
• Experience in fundraising strategy and planning for a multi-tier individual donor portfolio is strongly preferred.
• Superb verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Organized, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Google platforms, including Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
• Must reside within the United States.
• Able to travel within the United States and to Israel.
• Able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of donors and key stakeholders.
• Available to meet virtually with staff based in Israel and the region.

Benefits

• Observance of all Jewish holidays.
• Potential for cell phone stipend or home office expenses.
• Paid travel (domestic and to Israel)
• Home office stipend 

Additional Notes

• This is a full-time remote position that will require daily coordination via Zoom, WhatsApp, and similar platforms.
• The work week is Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm, with flexibility to coordinate times with Israel colleagues (7 hours ahead, with a work week that is Sunday through Thursday).