Donor Engagement & Prospect Research Manager

Nature Israel Donor Engagement and Research Manager  - Remote

About Nature Israel

Nature Israel (previously known as the American Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel/ ASPNI) is a green bridge for Americans who care about Israel and creating a sustainable healthy environment for Israel and our planet. Nature Israel raises funds to support the work of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI). Founded in 1953, SPNI is the country’s preeminent environmental organization. Its advocacy efforts have preserved all of Israel’s open spaces since its founding, including catalyzing the creation of its national parks and marine sanctuaries. Its core work maintains national conservation and wildlife protection, including for billions of birds. Its environmental education programs are provided in schools nation-wide as well as at its eleven field schools. SPNI continues to lead the field in the region, addressing climate change with nature-based solutions like rewilding lost wetlands. SPNI’s work has a regional and global impact as nature knows no borders  in this biodiversity hotspot at the intersection of three continents. Our motto is: Educate. Love. Protect. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

While SPNI is one of the largest nonprofits in Israel, well known, beloved and a part of the fabric of Israeli society, it has remained relatively unknown in the US. Nature Israel is in a major growth phase and has tripled in size in the last four years in an effort to reach a much larger audience in the US. This role will support the organization's larger goal of introducing SPNI to the American Jewish community and greatly increasing its number of donors. Nature Israel is meeting the communities' needs, offering an apolitical, positive and green way to connect to Israel that supports all life in the region, and works to build a sustainable future. This is an excellent opportunity for a development professional looking to grow their skills in major gifts, planned giving and individual giving strategy within a mission-driven organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of  mid-level donors according to a defined caseload – with the goal to renew and increase 
• Communicate with donors and prospects by email, phone, video conference and post
• Major Donor Prospect Research in support of Executive Director’s work
• Building strategies to engage new donor prospects
• Creating and launching Planned Giving Program 
• Managing our Impala, Candid and Charity Navigator pages 
• Assisting with the Annual Campaign, identifying donors for cultivation
• Contacting and providing initial stewardship for all new low end and mid-level donors
• Reaching out to lapsed donors with the goal to recover them. 
• Help initiate and then manage donor cohort fundraising initiatives, including a B’Nai Mitzvah  Tzedakah Project program, and other initiatives 
• Initiate regional fundraising campaigns and/or events 
• Work with the Executive Director and the Chairs of the Nature Israel Rabbinic Council to increase giving from Rabbis and their congregations.

This role reports to the Executive Director, and also works closely with the Development Coordinator and the Director of Marketing and Communications. 

This role is full time and fully remote with a preference to Eastern Time Zone . There are occasional opportunities for in person meetups. 

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Operates with a high degree of integrity and can be trusted with confidential information.
• A people person who enjoys communicating with people directly, including by phone
• Takes initiative and is unafraid to tackle complexities
• Flexible, collaborative, positive and team-oriented
• Open to feedback
• Strong commitment to environmental protection and nature conservation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3 years of experience with nonprofit resource development in direct contact with donors
• Experience with CRM databases and Excel
• Knowledgeable about the philanthropic milieu
• Strong collaborative team player who is also able to work independently and remain motivated in the remote environment
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Compensation & Benefits: This is a full-time position with some flexibility in hours. Benefits include: Paid vacation and sick days, health care stipend, retirement program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year with opportunities for growth in the organization

Schedule: Monday to Friday with the possibility of Sunday – Thursday

Work Location: Fully remote in continental United States (Eastern Standard Time preferred)

Nature Israel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based upon an individual’s age, ancestry, citizenship, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Please send your resume and a cover letter with your application to [email protected]  

Applications will be accepted through April 30th .