Brian Afeltra Email & Phone Number

Seattle, WA

• Lead end to end proposal development process from initial ideation to submission for the firm’s Research & Analysis and Communications & Engagement lines of business, contributing to the firm’s growth via BD revenue
• Won contracts worth $8.9M in 2019, the highest annual total in Cascadia’s 28-year history; $5.2M in the COVID-affected 2020; and $7.45M as of August 2021, exceeding the firm’s 2021 BD revenue goal, as part of the.
• Craft proposal outlines that are compliant with RFP requirements
• Drive proposal strategy and staffing decisions through consistent collaboration with internal partners, including project management staff and Cascadia directors, to tailor RFP responses to each client
• Pursue project opportunities with a range of clients including local governments, corporations, universities, and non-profit organizations
• Provide directors with strategic insights on whether to pursue project opportunities based on Cascadia competencies, capacity, and the broader competitive landscape

Washington, District Of Columbia

• Assist management of six U.S. government-funded programs from USAID and Department of State in $13 million Central Asia portfolio, with programs in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan
• Contribute to business development through proposal writing and budget drafting, both for extensions to current programming and competed opportunities
• Developed grant budgets ranging from $450,000 to $950,000 in coordination with field teams
• Provide programmatic and financial oversight on ten sub-awards ranging from $11,500 to $80,000 across two Kyrgyzstan programs, ensuring their adherence to organizational and U.S. government regulations
• Maintain effective communications with colleagues in branch offices in Central Asia to ensure deliverables are completed in a timely manner and program objectives are met
• Led the organization and execution of three, weeklong study tours from Tajikistan and Kazakhstan to the U.S., including all logistical preparations and trip conceptualization to ensure they met the needs of the.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Lead recruitment of interns and pro bono legal specialists; assist recruitment of consultants and full-time staff
• Perform reference checks and schedule interviews with program staff for prospective candidates
• Organize and coordinate new hire orientation session and present International Support’s role in ABA ROLI
• Prepare Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) for legal specialists and assist with drafting and editing contracts for short-term consultants
• Provide backstopping and administrative support for ROLI’s regional divisions – Africa, Asia, Europe & Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and Middle East & North Africa. This includes recruitment, coordinating.
• Develop and maintain a global staff list for ROLI’s 40 offices worldwide

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Communicate and support efforts for member retention, primarily the implementation of improved membership benefits
• Provide and maintain correspondence with current member organizations
• Perform outreach to prospective members
• Enhance the accuracy of AWEA's Personify membership database

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Served as a point of contact for UNA-USA chapter leaders throughout the U.S. as they developed local programming and leadership opportunities
• Provided administrative support to UNA-USA Chapters
• Contributing author to the UNF’s intern alumni newsletter
• Conducted fundraising prospect calls for major UNA-USA events and educational seminars
• Facilitated the launch of GenUN, a leadership group for young professionals and students who support the United Nations

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Processed membership, conference, and fundraising payments
• Managed the development and distribution of new member kits and recruitment materials
• Received advanced training in association management software (iMIS)

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Furthered the development and creation of sub-national partnerships around the world
• Contributed to an increase in membership revenue by assisting with membership recruitment through outreach calls and prospect research
• Served as a point of contact for international communities and delegations wishing to create new relationships
• Researched and drafted country profile sheets that detailed bilateral municipal relationships between U.S. and international cities

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Relations And Affairs

Graduated with University Honors in International Studies (2013) Graduated with magna cum laude Latin honors (2013)

International Relations And Affairs