Job Description
OVERVIEW
The Development Specialist (DS) reports directly to the AMAA Armenia Representative (AR). The DS is responsible for annually raising a pre-established amount for ongoing programs. Working closely with the AR, the DS will cultivate and implement a strategy to raise funds for AMAA Armenia programs. The fund-raising efforts will be carried out in Armenia, the CIS and other countries. The responsibilities of the DS will include, but not be limited to designing giving opportunity packages; forging relationships with potential donors, presenting them with giving opportunities towards soliciting gifts; and organizing fund-raising events.
The Development Specialist should be familiar with the history, mission and Christian values of AMAA Armenia and be passionate about its programs.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement a strategy to raise funds for AMAA Armenia programs in Armenia, the CIS and other countries.
- Manage strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and relations.
- Establish and manage a donor database and all related records.
- Review existing programs and devise giving opportunity packages.
- Forge and nurture relationships with potential donors, including former beneficiaries, presenting them with giving opportunities and soliciting gifts.
- Organize fund-raising events and activities.
- Research grant opportunities. Apply for and secure grants for existing and new programs.
- Contribute to the preparation and production of all fundraising related literature, promotional and direct mailings components, as well as all internet-based communications.
- Express verbal and in-writing appreciation to donors, along with corresponding reports and information packages.
- Create management reports relative to the functions mentioned herein.
- Meet all fundraising targets, timelines and income projections.
- Periodically evaluate performance identifying and implementing improvement opportunities.
- Continuously improve the skills necessary for the job.
- Produce regular progress reports on activities to AR.
- Closely explore (visit, investigate the target groups) the programs and services for funds need to be raised.
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred
- Over five years of experience in development
- Proven success soliciting individuals, foundations and corporate donors
- Proven ability to organize, establish objectives and priorities and achieve goals
- Proficient knowledge of Armenian, English and Russian
- Superb written, verbal and computer skills
REQUIRED SOFT SKILLS:
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Patience and courteous treatment of potential donor
- Commitment to the highest Christian values
- Hard working, commitment and passionate
- Creativity
- Initiative taking
- Self-confident
- Life-long learner
- Team player
Qualifying candidates can send their CV’s to amaa.armenia@amaa.am
Deadline for submitting applications is August 15 2019.
