Nur Younis

• Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts, and contracts.
• Developed impactful grant applications to enhance organization's potential for funding awards.
• Led cross-functional teams in the execution of successful events, fostering collaboration and communication among all departments.
• Designed meaningful donor experiences by creating tailored site visits and programmatic updates, showcasing the impact of their contributions.
• Took part in international fundraising tours, engaging with potential donors and advocating for the organization’s mission across multiple regions.

• Office of Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate.
• Through "New Story Leadership" Program that brings leaders from Israel/Palestines and grants them spots on Capitol Hill to advocate jointly for issues happening in the region.
• Working directly in a congressional office, gaining firsthand experience in the legislative process and assisting with various tasks
• Networked and built strong presence with peers to facilitate professional relationships.
• Gained valuable insight into political processes through active participation in caucuses, committees, and party functions.

• Serving as the coalition's representative across diverse public domains, including participation in governmental office meetings and engagement with public officials.
• Drafting and editing position papers, letters to effectively communicate the coalition's positions and messages to key audiences
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with government offices and decision-makers to conduct advocacy dealings smoothly and efficiently

The coalition consists of eight leading organisations in Israel, including Yesh Din – Volunteers for Human Rights, Physicians for Human Rights, Gisha – Legal Center for Freedom of Movement, Hamoked – Center for the Defense of the Individual, Breaking the Silence, Combatants for Peace, The Public Committee Against Torture, and Emek Shaveh.

• Produced high-quality news segments by researching, writing, and editing content for daily broadcasts.
• Research and produce news packages following leads from news agencies, police and local news
• Establish and maintain contacts with officials, NGOs, journalists and general public
• Generate and pitch desk reports to editors

• Supported the activities of the EP's Delegations in the MENA region with a particular focus on the Delegation for relations with Israel and Palestine.
• Produced comprehensive feedback notes, reports, and flash-notes related to the standing delegation's activities, drawing on a deep understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the broader Middle Eastern political landscape.
• Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information.

• Enhanced overall fundraising efforts by researching new funding sources and securing corporate sponsorships.
• Managed a portfolio of individual donors, cultivating relationships that led to increased giving over time.
• Enhanced media monitoring efficiency by implementing advanced tracking tools and data analysis techniques.

• Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report
• Drafting press releases, speeches, and briefing &Translating publications and press releases from Hebrew to Arabic to facilitate cross-cultural communication
• Reviewed legislative and regulatory documents, analyzed implications and shared findings.
• Conducted legislative research on wide range of topics.