Purpose
of the position Manages his/her department, the purpose of which is the strategic and operational planning of activities to ensure the financial sustainability of the association. Is part of middle management and responsible for the activities of the Promoter.

Main knowledge Qualifications in the field of fundraising and/or business studies, possibly with University degree or Diploma and work experience in international associations. Knowledge of the main criteria for marketing and communications in the non-profit sector, and knowledge of data processing systems. Knowledge of the country’s language and at least one other foreign language (English, French or Spanish). Ability to work in a team and manage the activities of collaborators and volunteers.

Characteristics and skills Ability to:
Conduct and analyses market research to identify potential new donors
Develop relationships with the highest possible number of groups of people
Create and/or develop an appropriate database for the association
Define the annual fundraising plan (to be presented to the Board of Directors)
Develop an operational plan with clear indications on revenue, timing and methods that respond to the expected annual budget
Monitor the progress and impact of activities
Establish a system of thanking and monitoring the operational results.

General skills Know how to interpret the reality in which the Organization operates, evaluating the potential of and obstacles to drawing up strategies for fundraising and promotion in the country that aim to increasing the number of listeners and donors. Know how to evaluate the work of collaborators and volunteers, optimizing the available resources and foreseeing an increase of the same in order to support the entire association.
Specific skills Be an excellent communicator and a good listener. In this role where trust is vital he/she must ensure clear communication with everyone, so that the association grows in value and consensus.
Know how to create a working group.
Know how to organize his/her collaborators so that information is shared, and monitor the progress of activities.
Know how to observe and enforce the agenda and deadlines.
Be able to incorporate and make the most of the different experience available in the group.
Know and apply qualitative analysis for the management of services in an efficient manner.
Be able to perceive what happens outside the association (especially on a national level) in real time, so as to identify both the opportunities to pursue and the weaknesses to compensate.

Operational activities Checks the means of contact with the donor and renders them efficient by planning appropriate updates.

Optimizes campaigns and the annual fundraising plan, providing the Board of Directors (or ExCom) with the results of the communications strategy, and taking the appropriate actions.

Knows how to organize tools and personnel at his/her disposal in a consistent and effective manner.

Plans each activity in such a way that everyone can carry out their assignments successfully.

Develops strategic policies and defines operational objectives, informing in a timely manner the management and collaborators of the association involved.

Knows how to draw up the annual operations budget, checking progress periodically.

Has a direct and constant relationship with the suppliers of the services for which he/she is responsible. Manage relationships with the collaborators and meet with them periodically for scheduling, and evaluation of the service offered.

Knows how to manage and maintain relationships with external partners (public, private, institutional, religious….) with naturalness and the utmost politeness.

To apply please send your application letter and CV to the following email address:

1. Info.tan@radiomaria.org
2. President.tan@radiomaria.org