If working for an organization that supports the land and people of Israel excites you, then join us and you needn't wait another minute to change the world!
Position overview:
Jewish National Fund-USA seeks an Executive Assistant. This position will report to the Chief Development Officer and work closely with other members of the C-Suite team, fundraisers, and administrative assistants across the country. This role will work out of our Northbrook, IL office.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Development Officer and other team members to advance organizational goals.
- Draft and manage donor and volunteer communications; follow up on donor finance issues and support communication with Boards, Committees, and Executive Management.
- Conduct basic donor research, maintain donor databases, and generate campaign and donor reports using Salesforce and internal reporting tools.
- Partner with campaign staff to define event goals, develop implementation plans, and execute all aspects of event logistics.
- Serve as the editor in chief of the annual National Campaign Plan. Update the Campaign Plan throughout the year as changes occur.
- Provide administrative support for the national Campaign Cabinet and other national committees. Manage meeting calendars, and communication flow as directed.
- Support the CDO with donor and internal staff communication.
- Manage meetings, calendars, travel arrangements, and logistics for the CDO and other relevant team members and external stakeholders.
- Support the CDO and other team members with presentation materials as needed including Power Point, and script support.
- Operate in-person and virtual event technology, including Zoom and hybrid setups; serve as "stage manager" as needed.
- Maintain project plans and task tracking in Salesforce and Wrike; pull relevant data reports to support fundraising campaigns.
- Support staff engagement and appreciation initiatives; coordinating with administrative assistants as needed.
- Troubleshoot issues in real time and provide solutions to team members.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Development Officer.
Qualifications:
- Strong technical skills including Salesforce, or other database, Power Point and Excel.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Be extremely detail oriented and able to multi-task in an exceptionally busy environment.
- Top-level professional integrity who maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Pro-active and energetic; ability to work on own with minimal daily supervision.
· Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high-volume workload often requiring short turnaround times.
· Be a team player with a "customer service" mentality and ability to work with many people and personalities.
- A "no job is too small" attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.
- 5+ years relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Compensation:
$70,000
Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.
WHAT WE DO
Jewish National Fund strives to bring an enhanced quality of life to all of Israel's residents and translate these advancements to the world beyond. JNF is "greening" the desert with millions of trees, building thousands of parks across Israel, creating new communities and cities for generations of Israelis to call home, bolstering Israel's water supply, helping develop innovative arid agriculture techniques and educating both young and old about the founding and importance of Israel and Zionism. JNF is the single largest provider of Zionist programs in the U.S. Its work is divided into seven program areas: Forestry & Green Innovations, Water Solutions, Community Building, Zionist Education & Advocacy, Research & Development, Heritage Sites, and Disabilities & Special Needs.
SINCE 1901, JNF HAS:
• Planted more than 250 million trees
• Built over 250 reservoirs and dams
• Developed over 250,000 acres of land
• Created more than 2,000 parks
• Provided the infrastructure for over 1,000 communities
• Connected thousands of children and young adults to Israel and their heritage
Jewish National Fund prides itself on honoring the pioneers of the past and celebrating their spirit by continuing the pioneering tradition in the areas of technology, environmental progress, community development, water renewal and building the land of Israel for many years to come. Jewish National Fund affirms the bonds of the Jewish family with their strength of unity, the understanding that each member can make a difference and the collective power to build prosperity, develop innovative solutions and promote the greater good.
OUR CREDENTIALS & PARTNERSHIPS
A registered 501(c)(3) organization, Jewish National Fund is recognized as a 4-star organization by Charity Navigator, America's leading independent charity evaluator, for its sound fiscal management, accountability, and transparency. JNF has also been rated a top charity by the American Institute of Philanthropy and meets the 20 rigorous standards of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance, and the transparency standards of Tzedakah, Inc. No other Jewish organization meets all these standards.
OUR CULTURE
We are ViZion-driven relationship-based, fast-paced, and Positively Israel!
OUR CORE VALUES
Be Bold: Beyond. We are proud and passionate, vocal, and visionary about Israel and Zionism. We pride ourselves on our out-of-the-box thinking and the great things it accomplishes for the land and with the people of Israel.
Belong: Stay long. We are an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming and respecting all cultures, ages, religions, ethnicities, genders, orientations, and physical abilities. Understanding that a work-life balance is crucial to the success of our organization, we are empathetic, understanding, caring,
appreciative, and respectful of one another as we strive to develop and retain our professionals and donors for the long-run.
Be Inscribed: Be the Impact. To walk in the land of Israel and see the impact of our work instills the greatest sense of fulfillment. We strive for each employee to make their mark, leave their footprint, be heard, and feel relevant as together we help ensure the vibrancy of Israel for the next 100 years. We plant the future, not just trees.
Be Kind: Act with Chesed. At JNF-USA we do not underestimate the power of kindness. We use recognition and praise to motivate teams, individuals, donors, and stakeholders. We are proud of our please and thank you's. We listen and lend a helping hand when a co-worker is challenged. Whether
random or deliberate acts, kindness is a key ingredient to our positive workplace and mindset.
B'Yachad: Together. Great collaboration between our employees, donors and affiliates in Israel is a priority: everyone matters no matter their role. We recognize that open and inspirational communication, teamwork, and collegiality is a force multiplier in reaching our goals, mission, and vision. Jewish National Fund-USA exemplifies the power of unity.