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  • AUA full-time Director of Development

    April 2, 2008



    PRESS RELEASE
    American University of Armenia Corporation
    300 Lakeside Drive, 5th Floor
    Oakland, CA 94612
    Contact: Gaiane Khachatrian
    Tel: (510) 987-9452
    Fax: (510) 208-3576
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Web: www.aua.am <http://www.aua.am/>



    The American University of Armenia Corporation is seeking a full-time
    Director of Development.



    Description: The Director of Development is a key leadership position
    responsible for the overall planning, implementation and strategic direction
    of AUA's development efforts, marketing and communications. The Director of
    Development reports to the VP of Development and Government Relations, and
    is in charge of managing and implementing fundraising activities to maintain
    and strengthen a diverse funding base and achieve an annual organizational
    budget of approximately $5 million.



    The Director of Development oversees all aspects of development, including
    annual planning and budget projections, cultivation of individual and
    institutional donor relationships, grants management, annual appeals,
    sponsorship, special events, membership, and other fundraising activities.
    In addition, the Director of Development sets strategies for increasing the
    organization's visibility through marketing and communications activities
    including advertising and outreach, enhancement of brand identity, public
    relations campaigns, and development of print and web communications.



    The Director of Development plans and implements an overall development
    strategy for the University under the direction of the VP Development and in
    consultation with the President. Writes funding proposals to various
    governmental and nongovernmental agencies and institutions; prepares
    narrative reports for contracts and grants; coordinates the preparation and
    publication of brochures, pamphlets, and newsletters. Creates a core of
    prospects for major gifts, and maintains active awareness of individuals,
    corporations & foundations; organizes and addresses public gatherings;
    electronic communication and solicitations.



    Qualifications: Minimum 5-7 years experience and success working with
    private and institutional funders, non-profit boards, committees, donors and
    volunteers; must have a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain
    effective, positive relationships with both internal and external
    stakeholders. Successful track record in securing at least annual funding in
    contributed revenue from individuals, government, foundations, and
    corporations. Demonstrated success in developing marketing and outreach
    strategies that result in increased visibility. Exceptional leadership,
    interpersonal and management skills with demonstrated ability to achieve
    results in a supportive, collaborative and empowering manner. Donor database
    management experience is a plus.



    Location: Pasadena, California or Oakland, California

    Please send resumes:
    American University of Armenia Corporation
    Gaiane Khachatrian
    Recruitment Coordinator
    300 Lakeside Drive, 5th Floor
    Oakland, CA 94612
    Fax: (510) 208-3576
    E-mail: [email protected]


    AUA is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
    www.aua.am
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