Director of Development

The Director, Development is an elected officer of the ITAA Board of Directors who serves on the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors and is responsible for the oversight of the Communications, Social Engagement and Membership Committees.

Contact Details: director_development@itaaworld.com

General Functions

  • Works with the Chair of the Communications Committee to plans and manage the work of the website and social media

  • Plans and manages the budget in consultation with the Finance Director, it’s committee, the Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors

  • Co-ordinates with the Directors Operations, Research and Innovation and Professional Standards

  • Explores ways to encourage membership

Specific Functions

  • Identifies and solicits revenue-generating projects for the ITAA, assessing their relevance, profit potential, ethical propriety, and consistency with the mission and purpose of the Association as well embrace and apply their skills to fulfilling the strategic direction

  • Directs the development of initial project proposals to be approved by the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors

  • Works with the Chair the communications committee

  • Identifies and establishes means by which the image of and familiarity with the ITAA and transactional analysis can be enhanced among professional and lay communities

  • Oversees the budget and development of the website and social media platforms and communicates with the Communications Committee team

  • Appoints the Committee Chairs and task teams and recruits members for voluntary participation in conjunction with the President

  • Oversees, Co-ordinates, and supports the work of the Committees under their portfolio

  • Prepares an annual report on the activities for the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors and the AGM

  • Attends in-person and telecommunications with the Executive Committee, BOD meetings and the AGM

  • Continually explores initiatives for the development of TA and ITAA

Selection Criteria

In addition to the general criteria, skills, and abilities mentioned in the ITAA Roles Menu, the Director of Development will:

  • Have skills in technology, social media platforms, marketing and business practices.
  • Have familiarity with and involvement in forces and trends within the professional marketplace
  • Have skills in managing a budget and engaging in product development (i.e., to accurately anticipate costs and forecast profit)
  • Have participated in other professional and/or business organisations
  • Serve in a management and leadership capacity
  • Organise and plan effectively, set goals and objectives, develop action plans, and set and carry out meeting objectives
  • Effectively negotiate performance expectations, monitor progress, and provide appropriate feedback to colleagues