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Israel Based Positions
Grant Writer
The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, an open, non-denominational Jewish learningcommunity based in Jerusalem, is seeking to hire an Israel-based grant writer. A strong interest in Pardes and its mission is essential. Candidates should be team players with a track record of proven success in writing and/or fundraising, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Draft, edit and refine grant proposals, reports and other donor cultivation
materials - Research and prioritize prospective donors
- Develop compelling new content focused on Pardes's impact
- Coordinate development needs with marketing and finance departments
- Partner with Pardes program directors and colleagues in Israel and North
America - Manage development documentation and proposal tracking in Salesforce
- Provide support for donor cultivation and events
Qualifications:
- 3 years proven success in writing and/or fundraising
- Excellent writing, editing and communication skills in English
- Top-notch organizational skills
- Consistent, thorough, detail-oriented and deadline-driven
- Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and projects
- Experience with Salesforce a plus
This is an 80% to 100% FTE position with a preference for full-time. It involves both
remote work and in-office work in Jerusalem. Work hours are flexible and some
availability during U.S. work hours is required. Interested candidates should email
their resume, samples of professional writing and any other materials to
resume@pardes.org.il. Only relevant candidates will be contacted.
There are currently no positions open in Israel. Please check back in the future.
US Based Positions
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Activation
Start date: ASAP
We are seeking a charismatic, creative, and action-oriented Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Activation to lead this initiative. This individual will play a key role in bridging the gap between the immersive Jerusalem-based Pardes experience and the ongoing life-long learning opportunities we offer in North America.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and Iterate Alumni Engagement Strategies:
- Enhance the current “menu” of opportunities for Pardes alumni to both “give” to
and “receive” from, Pardes.- Give: Empower alumni to take action, create initiatives, and leverage
Pardes as a platform for leadership and innovation. - Receive: Encourage alumni to engage in continued learning through
classes, retreats, Shabbatonim, cohorts, and other programs.
- Give: Empower alumni to take action, create initiatives, and leverage
- Ongoing internal evaluation of efficacy of strategies and implementing iterative
updates to enhance outcomes.
- Enhance the current “menu” of opportunities for Pardes alumni to both “give” to
- Program Development and Management:
- In collaboration with the wider team, develop and implement ideas for online and in person classes, including holiday programs, one-off shiurim, and limited series.
- Oversee the execution of programs including but not limited to: email
correspondence and registration, coordinating with marketing, Zoom production,
and post-program evaluation. - Ensuring cross-departmental collaboration specifically with the engagement and
development teams - Serve as the project manager for select alumni cohort learning programs,
ensuring smooth operations and successful outcomes.
- Community Building and Leadership:
- Foster strong, relational connections with alumni, encouraging their active
involvement in the Pardes community. - Identify and cultivate connections with key alumni leaders. Lead efforts to inspire alumni to take on leadership roles within their communities, promoting Pardes’ values and educational mission.
- Cultivate and steward and existing external partnerships with organizations and
initiatives as it relates to our Pardesnik engagement and activation work
- Foster strong, relational connections with alumni, encouraging their active
- Alumni Coaching and Mentorship:
- Provide coaching and mentorship to alumni interested in developing initiatives, such as micro-grants or local events, and support them in realizing their ideas. This may include group coaching within cohorts.
- Targeted Recruitment and Outreach:
- Engage in focused recruitment and outreach efforts to involve specific alumni in relevant Pardes offerings.
- Collaborate with the wider team to manage recruitment for various programs,
including necessary follow-up and evaluation.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in alumni relations, community engagement, or a related field.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building and maintaining relationships.
- Creativity and initiative in developing new programs and strategies to engage alumni.
- Passion for Jewish learning and a deep connection to the mission of Pardes.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Willingness to travel as needed to engage with alumni across North America.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Alum of Pardes
- Experience working in Jewish education or community leadership.
- Familiarity with the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies and its programs.
- Based in New York City
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience: $70,000-$85,000
100% health insurance coverage for the employee (dependent coverage available) - 403b retirement plan with Nationwide with up to 5% contribution by employer
- Paid time off & Paid holidays (Jewish and secular)
- FSA
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
- Parental leave
- Remote and hybrid working option and flexible hours
- Opportunities to travel domestically and to Israel to collaborate across the team
- Opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing organization with a meaningful mission.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and passion for this role. All applications should be sent to Assistant Director of Programs at Monica at monica@pardes.org.
Cover letters should answer the following questions
- What makes you passionate about this role and work?
- What concrete professional or personal experiences have prepared you best for this role?
- What is one project, strategy or initiative that this job description stimulates in you?
- How do you ensure great teamwork and successful collaboration?
PLEASE NOTE:
Applications are due by October 8th and interviews will be the week of October 28th. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Pardes North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all organizational facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, (or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Chief Development Office
Start date: ASAP
The Position
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) position is a unique and critically important role for a top tier development executive to help optimize Pardes’s fundraising opportunities. The CDO will join Pardes at an exciting moment of transition and growth and will play a crucial leadership role with an exceptionally invested and generous community of donors and staff. Pardes is looking for someone to enhance its development infrastructure in North America and Israel and help lead Pardes through its current strategic plan and next phase of growth.
The CDO will lead Pardes’ fundraising efforts by managing a portfolio of major donors, identifying and cultivating new donors, and creating a comprehensive, organization-wide development strategy for growth. This role involves strengthening relationships with existing supporters, launching initiatives to access new segments of the North American donor market, and leading a team of development professionals. The ideal candidate will be creative, entrepreneurial, and action-oriented, with the resourcefulness and drive to generate impactful results.
The CDO will report to and work closely with the President, partner with the North American and Israel Board of Directors, collaborate with the Board Development Committee, and serve as a member of the senior leadership team. The CDO has a special opportunity to help accomplish the goals of the strategic plan and serve as the primary catalyst for Pardes’s growth as the organization seeks to increase annual giving from $5.2m to $10m.
The CDO will also be tasked with completing the final phase of the current $36m capital campaign, and significantly grow the endowment in collaboration with an exceptional team of development professionals in Israel and North America. Pardes’s leadership is deeply committed to its fundraising success and intends to grow its resources and reach to continue the organization’s exceptional work.
Annual Budget – $7M
Annual Fundraising – $5.2M
Fundraising Team – 6
Key Responsibilities
- Implement an ambitious development plan with the President and Board, focusing on donor cultivation, retention, and high-level solicitations to grow revenue. Develop strategies to diversify and deepen funding sources, attracting major individual donors and foundations.
- Engage the Pardes alumni network and broader community, leveraging connections with synagogues, Jewish Federations, and other organizations to build interest and support.
- Lead donor relationship management, handling a personal portfolio of major and prospective donors and working closely with existing major donors to strengthen ties.
- Build and manage a high-performing development team, setting clear goals and accountability measures, and fostering a results-oriented environment.
- Strengthen the Board’s role as ambassadors for Pardes, providing training and guidance to increase their engagement in fundraising efforts and maintaining open communication on key initiatives.
- Support the President in planning Development Committee and Board meetings, ensuring alignment with organizational goals Partner with key leadership, including the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Innovation Officer, on development projects.
- Coordinate with the Chief Marketing Officer on development-related communications and materials.
Qualifications
- A deep commitment to Pardes’s values and mission and a passion for Jewish education, pluralism, and learning; commitment to living a Jewish life.
- A successful track record of soliciting and closing seven-figure gifts and up.
- Demonstrated success in implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies that include major and principal giving and foundation support, resulting in a significant increase in resource development and overall funding levels.
- Proven ability to effectively manage and lead diverse fundraising teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously with the senior leadership team, fostering an environment of open communication, trust, and shared goals.
- A motivational communicator, both written and verbal, who is effective in 1-on-1 and group settings, as well as equally engaging with internal and external audiences.
- Knowledge of trends in prospect identification, donor relationships, and research.
- Experience developing and managing budgets.
- Flexibility around time/hours/days as it relates to working with staff and lay leaders in Israel.
- A strong work ethic, including the ability to work efficiently under pressure; meet deadlines; demonstrate strategic thinking and good decision-making; maintain and model high personal, ethical, and professional standards; and preserve an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Excellent people skills. Possessing a warm, honest, and fair approach to dealing with others.
- Ability to interact and engage comfortably with a variety of key constituencies.
Compensation
The base salary for this role is between $225,000-$250,000 depending upon experience. Benefits include, but are not limited to: 100% health insurance for the employee, 403b matching plan, paid time off, paid holidays (Jewish and secular), FSA, Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance, and parental leave.
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The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies is an open, inclusive, diverse and intellectually challenging Jewish learning community, based in Jerusalem with programs worldwide. Pardes cultivates a life-long love of Jewish learning, the Jewish people and Israel. Pardes inspires engagement in Jewish life — as communal and spiritual leaders, educators and active participants.