(Position Filled)
The New Israel Fund of Canada advances and defends democracy and equality in Israel. Since 1986, NIFC has helped contributed over $300 million to more than 900 organizations in Israel that fight for socio-economic equality, religious freedom, civil and human rights, shared society and anti-racism, Palestinian citizens, and democracy itself.
Working closely with the other staff, this person is central to the smooth operations of programs, fundraising, communications, and the office. This person should be enthusiastic about applying their excellent organizational skills towards advancing social justice and human rights in Israel-Palestine.
Position: Development and Operations Associate
Location: Toronto office with some work-from-home optional
Application Deadline: Rolling until filled
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: $40,000-$50,000, depending on experience, with comprehensive benefits
Contract term: Full-time, permanent after three-month probation
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to all parts of the organization, including Board and other volunteer leaders.
- Administer the organization’s office and donation processes, including processing donations and receipts, keeping records, and issuing reports.
- Provide logistical support as needed for planning events and campaigns.
- Coordinate and contribute to the organization’s communications via social media channels and e-newsletters.
- Support the Development Officer, Executive Director, and volunteer leaders in fundraising efforts by preparing queries and donor lists, and conducting prospect research.
- Enter data into Raiser’s Edge and keep database organized.
- Update organization’s website.
- Represent our work to internal and external stakeholders in a variety of settings, including during public events, telephone and email inquiries, and online.
Qualifications:
- Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail.
- Strong computer skills:
- Experience with a customer relationship management (CRM) database, preferably Raisers’ Edge or similar fundraising software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Comfort with social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and mass email platforms.
- Experience with website backend (ideally WordPress) is an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Experience coordinating multiple projects independently and strong time management skills.
- Excellent customer service skills with key stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Canadian Jewish community and passion for social change in Israel are assets.
- Permission to work in Canada.
Applications: Applicants should email a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Development and Operations Associate” to info@nifcan.org.