Job: Development Specialist at Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA Armenia), Armenian Branch Company

Location: Yerevan, Armenia

Category:

Type: Full-time

Deadline: 26-Aug-19 12:00:00 AM

Salary:

Description
AMAA Armenia is looking for a Development Specialist (DS). The incumbent will report 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 enthusiastic about its programs.

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.

RequiredQualifications
- Bachelor's degree; advanced degree is preferred;
- At least 5 years of experience in fundraising;
- Proven success in soliciting individuals, foundations and corporate donors;
- Proven ability to organize, establish objectives and priorities and achieve goals;
- Proficient knowledge of Armenian, English and Russian languages;
- Superb written, verbal and computer skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Patience and courteous treatment of potential donor;
- Commitment to the highest Christian values;
- Hard-working person with commitment and enthusiasm;
- Creativity;
- Initiative;
- Self-confidence;
- Life-long learner;
- Team player.

Benefits

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