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Organization: The Negev Foundation

Contact: Sam Hoenig

Title: Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Position Type: Full-time, on-site

On-site requirement: This position requires daily, in-person attendance Monday through Friday in Cleveland, Ohio.

Date: June 4, 2026

Position Overview

The Negev Foundation seeks a highly organized, adaptable, and proactive professional to provide comprehensive programmatic and executive support in a mission-driven nonprofit environment. This role combines high-level support with meaningful involvement in resource development, communications, and program coordination. The position works closely with the Foundation President and collaborates with affiliated initiatives, including the Ohio-Israel Ag & Cleantech Initiative, to advance the Foundation's mission and strategic priorities. www.ohioisrael.org | www.negev.org

The Vice President of Strategic Initiatives plays an integral role in supporting the Foundation's day-to-day operations and impact. Key responsibilities include supporting donor engagement and development activities, coordinating communications with partner organizations and granting foundations, and assisting with cross-program coordination.

The ideal candidate is a trusted team member who values nonprofit work, exercises sound judgment, maintains confidentiality, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where priorities may evolve. This role is well-suited for a candidate interested in building toward expanded leadership or executive-level responsibilities within the Negev Foundation as the organization grows.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Provide direct executive support to the Foundation President.
• Coordinate meetings; prepare agendas and briefing materials; track follow-ups; and ensure deadlines and commitments are met.
• Serve as a point of contact for staff, board members, donors, and external partners on behalf of executive leadership.

Development and Resource Support

• Assist with resource development activities, including donor communications, foundation outreach, and related initiatives.
• Support communications with granting foundations, including correspondence, scheduling, submission tracking, and recordkeeping.
• Help prepare development materials, donor updates, reports, and acknowledgments in coordination with leadership.
• Assist with special programs and events related to fundraising, donor engagement, and organizational visibility.

Communications and Marketing Support

• Assist with written content, including executive correspondence, donor communications, program updates, articles, and marketing materials.
• Coordinate with Negev communities, partners, and staff to gather impact stories and maintain a consistent voice and message across communications.

General Support

• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Support continuous improvement of administrative, development, and communication processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, International Relations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Three to five years of experience providing executive, administrative, programmatic, or development support to senior leadership in a nonprofit, foundation, or mission-driven organization.
• Experience or exposure to fund development, resource development, donor relations, foundation outreach, or grant-related communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and edit executive correspondence, donor communications, articles, and organizational materials.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with donors, board members, partners, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Exceptional organization and time-management skills, with the ability to manage complex schedules, competing priorities, and evolving deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, handle confidential information with discretion, and maintain follow-through on commitments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and related tools; experience with a CRM or donor database is preferred.

Salary and Benefits

$65,000 to $75,000 starting salary, plus benefits consistent with Negev Foundation policies:

• $5,000 relocation stipend for candidates relocating to the Cleveland area
• Compensation for health insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays, including select Jewish holidays