Grants & Foundations Associate at itrek

About itrek

itrek introduces tomorrow’s leaders in business, law, policy and STEM to Israel, helping them experience the country firsthand through peer-led, week-long treks. itrek’s unique peer-led model empowers students at the world’s top graduate programs to craft and lead an authentic experience for their classmates; experiences that reflect the diverse interests of the program’s participants and fields of study. Whether it’s meeting with members of Knesset, justices of the Supreme Court or technology companies, every trek brings Israel to life through a combination of education, culture and fun. Since its founding in 2011, over 19,000 graduate students across 103 nationalities have visited Israel with itrek, returning to campus with a more nuanced understanding and appreciation of Israel.

itrek is a growing 20-person team based in New York and Israel that continues to operate as a fast-moving and nimble organization. We love exploring new ideas and collaborating as a team to push ourselves and our thinking.

Position Overview

itrek seeks a Grants and Foundations Associate to develop strategies, prepare grant proposals and reports, and assist with other written communications to donors and prospects. The ideal candidate will be a strong writer and overall communicator with an eye for detail and organization.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage the grant process, including preparing and submitting proposals and reports to itrek’s institutional partners and prospective partners
Handle various Development-related communications on behalf of the CEO and CGO
Strategize for, participate in and oversee follow-up from meetings (virtual and in-person) with several institutional partners
Provide prospect research on current and prospective foundations, and other donors and prospects as needed
Partner with the Finance team to supply budget-related information aligned with proposals’ and reports’ narratives
Maintain current records in database and project management tools, including grant tracking and reporting
Provide assistance on other fundraising projects, including tasks related to alumni fundraising and major gift fundraising
Profile and Qualifications

A minimum of 2 years professional experience with a focus on writing
Passion for itrek’s mission
Ability to synthesize information and write persuasively
Strong interpersonal and communications skills in English
Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines
Proactive and self-driven, while also able to collaborate across teams
Excitement to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, committed team
Benefits

Dynamic and fast growing non-profit organization
Compensation commensurate with experience
Generous vacation time package including Jewish and American holidays and the ability to leave early for Shabbat and Jewish holidays
Paid sick leave and parental leave
High quality Medical, Vision, and Dental plans available
5% company match on retirement savings in company 401K
Salary range $50,000-$60,000; commensurate with experience

itrek is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.