OneVoice Movement: Employment & Internships

Employment Opportunities

Development Director

Our international offices in London and New York help to raise funds and build support for the work carried out by OneVoice Israel (OVI) and OneVoice Palestine (OVP). OneVoice Europe (OVE) is seeking an accomplished Development Director to lead the office’s efforts in this area.

Within the UK and Europe, there is phenomenal scope to build our growing profile and expand our successful fundraising operations. The successful candidate will be working predominantly with major donors and trusts and foundations, and will also be expected to lead on liaising with our teams to write and deliver high quality institutional proposals.

Main activities / Responsibilities:

1. To raise funds in the form of principal gifts through a variety of methods including face-to-face meetings and other activities by developing and implementing a comprehensive programme to identify, evaluate, cultivate, solicit and steward major donors, trusts and foundations with the potential to contribute gifts, and developing long term relationships for OneVoice Europe

2. To manage and develop relationships, building a portfolio of individual contacts, including prospective and existing supporters – utilising a wide range of methods including stewardship events and recognition programmes; developing networks amongst donors and prospects; and involving donors and prospects closely with planning activity within OneVoice. Travel (within the UK and abroad) will be required.

3. To recruit, promote and co-ordinate the activity of fundraising volunteers and Trustees in support of securing major gifts and developing prospective supporters, providing targets, strategies and motivational impetus

Key Accountabilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Managing a portfolio of the most significant major donors, trusts and foundations and prospects, raising income to meet agreed targets.
Working closely with the Trustees, International Board members and other volunteers to ensure the most effective approaches are made to secure funds.
Working in collaboration with our Israeli and Palestinian Teams and other experts to develop the most effective fundraising strategies.
Producing high quality written proposals and making verbal presentations tailored specifically to meet a donor’s personal interests.

Actively participate in the team strategy. This includes:

Contributing to the team strategy in the context of achieving donor development objectives and targets.
Helping to develop and implement all aspects of the donor development strategy, such as the case for support, prospect research, establishing volunteer networks and donor recognition opportunities.
Seek opportunities to network and build senior connections with key donors, articulating with clarity, passion and knowledge OneVoice’s work.

Person Specification

Experience of developing high value relationships with major donors and trusts and success in soliciting principal gifts
Proven track record of delivering income against agreed targets and timescales
A team player

Skills:

Outstanding interpersonal skills
Ability to develop excellent working relationships with staff, Trustees, and volunteers: diplomatic, persuasive and credible at senior level
Initiative and creativity: ability to pro-actively recruit new donors and to identify and seize opportunities and find solutions
Excellent written and oral communications skills: ability to make a cogent and compelling case for support
Ability to swiftly gain a thorough understanding of new and complex issues (e.g. political issues) related to OneVoice’s mission
Excellent organisational and planning skills, meticulous attention to detail
Good strategic thinker: ability to set long & short term objectives
Good knowledge of Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Other:

Accountability: will take responsibility for own action and promote good team working
Openness: will share information and good practice appropriately
Mutual respect: will treat others with courtesy and respect at all times
Patience: ability to respond professionally to changing needs and demands

Desirable:

Experience of developing high profile high income events that meet strategic objectives.
Related post-graduate qualification / fundraising diploma
Knowledge of Hebrew/ Arabic

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and the names and telephone numbers of two professional references to John Lyndon, executive director of OneVoice Europe, at John@OneVoiceMovement.org.uk, with “Development Director” written in the subject line.
No phone inquiries please.

Internships

The New York office of OneVoice is accepting applications for internships.

Interns will be responsible for providing administrative and logistical support to our full-time staff. Each intern is asked to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, 3-5 days a week for 3 months. Interns are needed in the areas of communications/media, international education programming, and fundraising. Please specify your area of interest in your application.

If you are interested in applying for an internship at OneVoice, please e-mail a detailed cover letter and resume to Angela Duffy.

Internships are generally unpaid, but stipends are available for highly qualified applicants.

To intern in New York:
Please send cover letter and resume to Angela Duffy
To intern in Tel Aviv:
Please send cover letter and resume to Tal Harris.
Please note, competence in Hebrew is a requirement for OneVoice Israel interns.
To intern in Ramallah:
Please send cover letter and resume to Antwan Saca.
Please note, competence in Arabic is a requirement for OneVoice Palestine interns.
To intern in London:
Please send cover letter and resume to OneVoice Europe

Development Intern

Do you want to help empower ordinary citizens to achieve conflict resolution in the Middle East? Do you want to gain the most highly sought-after skills in the nonprofit sector – development skills – and have a concrete impact working with a small, fun staff?

Come join OneVoice as a Development Intern in New York City.

The OneVoice Movement is an international, youth-driven, grassroots nonprofit headquartered in NYC, with offices in London, Tel Aviv and Ramallah. In addition to valuable development experience, you will gain a deeper understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and inside exposure to the operations of a dynamic, international nonprofit.

The ideal candidate will have great attention to detail and strong writing and computer skills. Experience with fundraising or marketing, grant writing, and/or proficiency with databases, graphic design, or multimedia are a plus (but not required). There is a 3-month minimum commitment, at least 25 hours/week.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Development Associate and assist in her daily needs and duties, as assigned.
Liaise with friends, donors and VIPs, by drafting correspondence and email blasts to keep them in the loop and excited about OneVoice.
Flex your creative side by drafting and/or designing promotional materials.
Assist in the planning and execution of year-end fundraising drive.
Cultivate relationships with foundations by researching grant opportunities, participating in meetings, and drafting grant proposals and concept papers.
Work hand-in-hand with OneVoice staff to plan fundraising events and trips.
Assist in the optimization of the donor database (SalesForce), to turn it into a powerful fundraising tool.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or highly qualifi edJunior or Senior undergraduate
Exceptional attention to detail
Excellent writing skills
Superior command of the English language
Good organizational skills, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Skills in layout and graphic design a major plus
Proficiency with databases a major plus
Interested in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Desire to gain non-profit experience

Compensation:

This position is unpaid. A travel stipend will be offered. Successful interns will receive highly marketable skills, a great letter of recommendation, and access to our network of young leaders around the world.

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and the names and telephone numbers of two professional references to Angela Duffy, programs coordinator, at Angela@OneVoiceMovement.org, with “Development Intern” written in the subject line.
No phone inquiries please.

Communications and Media Intern

OneVoice is seeking an intern to join the communications team in our New York office.

Maintaining offices in Ramallah, Tel Aviv, London and New York, OneVoice is an international grassroots movement which aims to amplify the voice of the majority of Israelis and Palestinians who wish to end the conflict. Through youth leadership training, town hall meetings, and mobilization across Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, OneVoice works to build popular consensus for the two-state solution and demand accountability from elected representatives. OneVoice supports a negotiated, comprehensive agreement between Israel and Palestine that ends the occupation, ensures security and peace for both sides, and solves all final-status issues in accordance with international law and previous bilateral agreements.

Interns must be able to work from September 2011 – December 2011.

Interns will be required to complete the following tasks:

Research, report, fact check, and write articles
Assist in drafting press releases, newsletters, promotional content, and donor updates
Develop relationships with media outlets and pitch stories to them
Update and maintain press, bloggers, and nonprofit mailing lists
Assist in maintaining and promoting the OneVoice Movement fan page, Twitter account, and other social networks
Update communications team on the planned activities of the offices in the field
Assist in simple graphic design and html coding work

Required skills:

B.A. in journalism, communications, international affairs, Middle East studies, or a related field
Excellent research, reporting, and writing skills
Ability to take initiative and generate creative and innovative content with minimal supervision
Excellent command of social media tools
Knowledge of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (field experience in the Middle East a plus)
Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
Ability to work for a minimum of 25 hours per week

Preferred skills and experience:

Arabic and/or Hebrew language skills
Graphic design experience
Basic HTML coding experience

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and the names and telephone numbers of two professional references to Angela Duffy, programs coordinator, at Angela@OneVoiceMovement.org, with “Communications Intern” written in the subject line.
No phone inquiries please.