Senior Development Writer

Senior Development Writer

Type: Full-time

Location: Jerusalem (Hybrid)

Role Overview:

JNS is seeking a full-time Senior Development Writer for our Development Team. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you’ll develop clear and impactful communications that effectively convey the mission, impact, and value proposition of JNS to potential donors and supporters. This includes creating letters of interest, proposals, presentations, reports, case studies and donor engagement materials to support our fundraising initiatives. You will work closely across teams and stakeholders to gather information, research, and submit funding proposals within grant guidelines and deadlines.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and previous experience engaging effectively with senior managers, researchers, and program level staff during the proposal design, development, and review phases. Proven organization and time management skills and the ability to work independently are crucial as well as demonstrating solid analytical and advanced writing and comprehension skills.

What You'll be Doing:

• Creating and maintaining donor-facing materials, including reports, grant requests, presentations, impact reports, case studies, board communications, and providing ongoing updates to institutional and top funders.
• Continually refining and updating JNS' case for giving to ensure its currency and power.
• Integrating JNS strategy and goals into donor-facing materials to underscore the organization's focus and discipline.
• Incorporating reports for donors that showcase the organization's impact and growth.
• Working closely with relevant staff to ensure effective targeting of current and potential funders.
• Researching and staying abreast of industry trends, best practices, and successful fundraising strategies to inform content creation.
• Overseeing grant reporting schedule to ensure all projects meet deadlines and metric requirements; including collecting data needed for reports from our in-house data analyst and other internal departments, and creating narratives with the data.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of proven experience in proposal writing, grant writing, donor presentations, and mid-year/end of year reporting to grant makers with a strong portfolio of successful fundraising campaigns and donor materials.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences and platforms.
• Native English Speaker
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to think outside the box and produce quality content for fundraising purposes, in an efficient and timely manner
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and an understanding of donor motivations and behaviors.
• Strong research skills and the ability to translate complex information into compelling and accessible content.
• Ability to work flexible hours if needed
• Familiarity with the Global/American Jewish Communities is a plus.

Why Join Us:

If you are passionate about using your writing skills to make a meaningful impact and drive support for a reputable news organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Application Process:

To apply, please send your CV and writing materials to [email protected] with the subject: Senior Development Writer

About JNS:

Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) is the fastest-growing news agency covering Israel and the Jewish world. We provide news, briefs, features, opinions, and analysis to 100 print newspapers and digital publications on a daily basis.

Core Values:

Commitment to the Mission: We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of journalism, ensuring accuracy and honesty in all our communications regarding Jewish concerns. Our team is committed to uncovering and refuting false narratives while delivering fully reported and credible material.

Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of integrity in every piece we produce and share. Our commitment extends beyond delivering accurate content to ensuring that each work reflects excellence in packaging, presentation, and attention to detail, surpassing minimum quality standards.

Good Judgement: Integrity and good judgment are at the heart of our operations. We prioritize ethical decision-making rooted in the principles of journalism and professional conduct, seeking guidance from supervisors and senior colleagues to maintain our credibility.

Teamwork: We value teamwork and recognize that collaboration is essential to our success. Each team member plays a crucial role in our collective effort to produce impactful content, supporting and motivating one another to achieve excellence.

Work Ethic: In the dynamic news environment, we thrive on adaptability and a strong work ethic. Our team members excel in fast-paced settings, meeting deadlines and seizing opportunities while also recognizing the importance of balancing work commitments with personal responsibilities, especially within the context of Jewish values and family life.