Job Description

Donor Relations Officer - Maternity Leave Cover

JDC, the world’s leading Jewish humanitarian organization, seeks to hire a dynamic individual with superior organizational and writing skills to fill a position as a Donor Relations Officer. The ideal candidate will have an authentic passion for JDC's mission, experience in coordinating and managing diverse projects, and be an articulate communicator skilled at working as part of a team.

The Donor Relations team serves as a critical component of JDC's global Resource Development (RD) department and provides support to front line fundraisers throughout the world, along with engaging in active stewardship of relationships with individual donors, foundations, and Jewish Federations.

In this role, you will help translate JDC’s global work into compelling donor communications, manage stewardship and reporting processes, and partner closely with frontline fundraisers to support meaningful donor relationships. The role requires exceptional writing, strong follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and edit high-quality donor materials, including grant proposals, reports, and program updates.
• Proactively manage processes related to donor stewardship and engagement, grant reporting, and deadlines with rigorous attention to detail.
• Partner with program staff to gather information about JDC's global programming and translate it into compelling donor-facing materials, serving as a key conduit of program information to frontline fundraisers.
• Accompany funders on visits to JDC projects in Israel, including facilitating site visits, speaking to groups, and representing JDC's work with clarity, warmth, and professionalism.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who is a Donor Relations Officer?

• A dynamic and resourceful professional with a high degree of emotional intelligence
• An exceptionally organized self-starter who is passionate about delivering work at a high standard
• A strong communicator with the ability to engage colleagues, facilitate groups, and produce compelling written materials
• A collaborative team player committed to strengthening JDC and advancing its mission
• An efficient, responsive, and detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Requirements: What qualifications does this job require?

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• English mother tongue; Hebrew moderate to high
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent English writing and editing skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong command of Microsoft Office/Outlook/PowerPoint/Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Ability to manage deadlines and details independently
• Comfort presenting/speaking to groups

Advantages:

• Knowledge of the American Jewish philanthropic environment
• Experience in donor relations, fundraising, and working with foundations, Federations, or other nonprofit organizations.
• Familiarity with AI tools

Additional details:

• Employment type: Full-time, temporary
• Location: Jerusalem
• Work model: Hybrid (2 days a week from the office)
• Flexibility needed to work late afternoon hours (1-2 times a week)
• Reports to: Donor Relations Team Leader
• Start date: Immediate

Why work at JDC?

• The People – What we hear most from our team members is that they enjoy working with others who share their passion for doing good; our staff aim to use their skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
• A Global Environment – you will have the opportunity to develop a global perspective, working with staff from all over the world.
• Tikkun Olam – This Jewish value of “repairing the world” is deeply important to us. Collectively we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the world.

About JDC

JDC is the leading global Jewish humanitarian organization, working in 70 countries, including Israel, to lift lives and strengthen communities. We rescue Jews in danger, provide aid to vulnerable Jews, develop innovative solutions to Israel’s most complex social challenges, cultivate a Jewish future, and lead the Jewish community’s response to crises.

For over 100 years, our work has put the timeless Jewish value of mutual responsibility into action, making JDC essential to the survival of millions of people and the advancement of Jewish life across the globe. You can learn more about JDC at www.jdc.