Maja Rusan Maja Rusan is the head of the Fundraising and Communications Department at CRVENI NOSOVI. A passionate fundraiser, she is committed to building sustainable support for the non-profit sector. With her extensive experience and Controller Akademie certification, she has strategically guided donation activities, achieving a revenue increase of over 100% in the past four years.
She began her career at A-PROMA d.o.o., a family-owned factory, where she gained business insight, managed procurement and led the implementation of ISO 9001. Experiencing both growth and crisis during the global recession strengthened her character and reinforced her belief that people are key to success.
She focuses on developing people, processes and relationships, and recognises potential within her team and in the market. She believes that long-term success comes from aligning vision with individuals who can turn ideas into real impact. Her ability to see the big picture while fostering a collaborative spirit makes her a powerful driver of positive change.
She holds certifications from Leaders of Tomorrow and the Selectio Leadership Academy, which have further enriched her leadership perspective and strategic thinking.
Her core values — joy, courage, and creativity — inspire innovation, increase visibility, and deepen social impact. For Maja, fundraising is not just a job — it is her personal mission to create a society that is more connected, stronger and filled with joy.