The Mack Ness Director-Israel fulfills the mission of the Mack Ness Fund in Israel. The Director-Israel develops funding priorities in collaboration with the Council members, promotes annual grant funding opportunities, and guides prospective grantees in understanding the Fund priorities and requirements. With the Council, the Director-Israel conducts application review and selection of grantees. With the grantees, the Director-Israel provides leadership development and networking. She also monitors the progress and success of granting efforts to meet population targets and strategic goals--celebrating successes with grantees is a joy and privilege! Lastly, the Director-Israel shares important updates on the grantees with the Council members and educates them on current issues that are relevant to grantmaking in the Negev.

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The Mack Ness Director-U.S. leads the Mack Ness Fund and its Council in New Jersey. She is a professional on staff with the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) of Greater MetroWest, where the Fund is situated. The Director-U.S. represents the interests of the Mack Ness Fund to the JCF and other interested parties abroad. She is responsible for communications, travel logistics in Israel, finances, and governance of the Fund. The Director-U.S. works with Council members to review grant applications and reports.