The New Israel Fund (NIF), the leading international organization dealing with human rights and democracy building in Israel, seeks a development assistant in its National Office in Washington, D.C. The Development Assistant provides administrative support to two senior development professionals in their work with current and prospective donors in various areas of the country.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with preparations related to fundraising visits by senior staff, including coordinating travel and event arrangements, preparing reports and materials, and necessary follow up.

• Performing work related to high level donors, including information gathering and analysis, donor contacts, preparation of donor profiles, setting up conference call briefings, and maintaining files.

• Coordinating logistical arrangements for conference calls of the NIF International Council and two NIF Board committees.

• Handling U.S. details and arrangements for Study Tours to Israel.

• Providing other administrative support services, as required.

• Sort incoming NIF mail.

Qualifications:

• College degree and office-related job experience. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge database a plus. Strong organizational ability and attention to detail. Ability to balance a variety of assignments effectively and efficiently.

Submit cover letter and resume to the New Israel Fund by email to jobs@nif.org, by fax to 202-842-0991, or by mail to 1101 14th Street NW, Sixth floor, Washington, DC  20005-5639. No phone inquiries please.