CASE STUDY: Talenti and KIK – effective recruitment with a mission

A key position in such a team is the fundraising specialist – the person responsible for securing financial resources, building relationships with partners, and managing funds effectively so that the association’s mission can continue to grow.

“Fundraising is not just about raising money – it’s about building trust, ensuring sustainability and the growth of projects, and opening doors to new opportunities. Here at KIK, it’s a strategic role because the person in this position becomes both an ambassador of our values and a voice in dialogue with the outside world.”
— Jan Murawski, Secretary of KIK

Why Talenti? Experts in challenging recruitment

Drawing on the extensive experience of the Mamo Pracuj Foundation and years of supporting socially engaged organizations, Talenti understands the challenges of finding people who combine strong business skills with a deep social mission.

These profiles are vital for modern NGOs, and each successful recruitment is the result of teamwork and partnership. That’s why more and more associations and foundations turn to Talenti to find their “special mission person” — someone driven by empathy and purpose, yet effective in action and business communication.

“These recruitments require particular attention. We analyze not only competencies but also motivations, values, and the candidate’s readiness to act across various areas. In KIK’s case, from a pool of over 60 candidates, we selected the best fits and presented two women to the board who combined business experience with social engagement.”
— Paulina Stefaniuk, Talenti Manager

Collaboration and dialogue

The recruitment process for KIK’s fundraising specialist shows how effective cooperation and a genuine partnership dialogue between organizations lead to tangible results. It wasn’t just about filling a vacancy. Together with the association’s board, we:

• defined unique needs and tasks,
• matched the selection criteria,
• and presented not only a competent but also a fully engaged professional with a strong social mission.

Results and conclusions

The result was the hiring of our recommended candidate, the continued growth of KIK, and confidence that the fundraising role is now in the hands of someone who truly understands and wants to co-create the association’s mission.

This is how trust and social capital are built. The cooperation between KIK and Talenti proves that a thorough selection process, empathy, and an understanding of organizational needs are the keys to success.

Thanks to this approach, associations and foundations can count on long-term support from people who create value not only for the organization but also for the communities they serve.