Aashka Merchant Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny

Greater New York City Area

Rome Area, Italy

• Prepared official WFP documents that are used as internal and external donor country fact sheets as well as for executive meeting briefing materials • Cultivated relationships with donor countries for future program funding retention as well as multiyear, multilateral aid suggestions• Conducted analysis and produce reports on themes of importance to WFP fundraising including: donor policies in regards to development activities, climate change, and food security• Researched country/government donor backgrounds and trends in preparation for international and regional high level consultations and executive board meetings• Communicated with WFP country offices to provide donor and grant information and request proof of donor visibility• Participated in weekly and strategic meetings in order to provide constructive feedback for progress

• Organized speaker events/educational programs and facilitated the advertising and presentation of those programs• Created and distributed policy memos, informational letters, and invoices for corporate communication• Updated and maintained Raiser’s Edge and Constant Contact databases for current and accessible donor profile information • Supported Director of Operations and Corporate Relations and Director of Communications and Foundation Relations through a number of ad hoc office duties

Master Of Arts (M.A.), International Relations And Affairs

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Business Administration

Study Abroad, Political Science And Government