Development Assistant

About JOIN Israel:
The needs are endless and resources are scarce—but when we work together, more people get the help they need. JOIN Israel forges strategic alliances that unlock existing capacity, delivering vital social and educational support to children, youth, families, and the elderly across underserved communities in Israel.

Position Overview:
JOIN Israel is seeking a detail-oriented Development Assistant to support fundraising, donor engagement, and development operations. This role works directly for the Director of Development and is ideal for an early-career professional interested in gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit development and event fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

Event & Engagement Support:
-Assist with planning, coordination, and staffing of fundraising and engagement events, including young leadership events, galas, film screenings, and parlor meetings
-Research and help secure venues, speakers, and vendors
-Create and distribute event invitations, flyers, and promotional materials
-Communicate with guests and provide on-site support at Tri-State area events

Development & Administrative Support:
-Conduct donor research and prospect tracking
-Coordinate meeting logistics, scheduling, and reminders
-Maintain and update the donor database
-Assist with mass mailings and email campaigns
-Prepare and send donor receipts, acknowledgements, and thank-you communications
-Provide general administrative support as needed

Core Competencies:
-Strong attention to detail and follow-through
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities
-Comfortable working independently with guidance
-Flexible and proactive in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree preferred (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
-English fluency required; Hebrew preferred
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
-Experience with Salesforce, Mailchimp, and Canva preferred
-Ability to attend in-person events in the Tri-State area; valid driver’s license preferred
-Internship, volunteer, or entry-level experience in nonprofit or development work preferred
-Familiarity with and affinity for Israel and the Jewish community