NEW YORK—In an endeavor to increase its exposure and development efforts, the eastern region of the Armenia Fund has hired experienced fundraiser and marketer Rachel Nadjarian to assist the organization in expanding its development initiatives and launching fresh and innovative programs. Nadjarian will bring her over 15 years of experience working with non-profits to help the Armenia Fund USA not only increase its core constituency but also increase its volunteer base and reach within the diaspora.
“Now that the Armenia Fund USA has started focusing on economic development and micro-financing projects in Armenia and Karabagh, it is essential that we bring more people in touch with the Armenia Fund’s mission and the critical difference it is making in the strength and wellbeing of our homeland,” said AFUSA Board chairman Raffi Festekjian. “We are excited to have Rachel’s leadership and talents to help us achieve our goals.”
An essential part of Nadjarian’s role will be enhancing communication materials and channels, thereby creating greater awareness of the Armenia Fund’s mission and its endeavors in Armenia and Karabagh. “We have a lot of exciting initiatives underway and many more things we want to do,” said AFUSA executive director Irina Lazarian. “It’s great to have someone like Rachel on the team and we look forward to working with her over the coming year.”
Rachel Onanian Nadjarian has worked at and consulted to several non-profits and profits in the areas of fundraising, marketing, and strategic planning, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Museum of Science, Boston University School of Management, Bernard Hodes Advertising, and Crimson & Brown Associates. She received a BA in economics and sociology from Wellesley College and an MBA in non-profit and public management from Boston University. She and her husband, Paul, live in Manhattan with their three children.
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