Daniel Wolf Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Serves as the business development point person for multiple global and country programs, to lead positioning and proposal development for large and complex opportunities across different donors, and to manage three business development officers.Brings a strong understanding of USAID and other key PATH donors, deep experience in private-sector engagement, and a strategic approach to business development pipeline development.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Bethesda, Md

Daniel managed 24 partnerships within the private sector, major donors and foundations, representing a multi-year pledge value of $22M. He also built 11 new partnerships in 2019, doubling 2018’s new starts. He renewed five partnerships with companies that improved global health and provided humanitarian relief. He oversaw year-over-year unrestricted revenue growth of more than 40 percent from corporations and foundations, resulting in a projected $1.1M in 2019.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Daniel led the building, growth and execution of Corporate Solutions, VEGA’s signature philanthropic initiative engaging the intellectual, strategic, and financial resources of corporations. He built lasting relationships among leading corporations, USAID missions, and international nonprofits to foster economic growth and reduce global poverty and hunger.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Daniel served as the relationship manager with U.S. and African businesses to make their partnerships and investments more efficient, resulting in $2 million in annual revenue in 2015.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

The USAID Southern Africa Trade Hub project was a four-year, $80 million, SADC regional trade program emphasizing regional integration and enhancing the competitiveness of maize, legume, as well as textile and apparel value chains. Using a market-led approach, Daniel helped bring about systemic change in Southern Africa. This approach involved identifying market opportunities for textile and garment manufacturers, matching these manufacturers with appropriate international buyers, and facilitates agriculture-related investments for US businesses in Southern Africa. Key duties included devising workplans, designing budgets, drafting scopes of wor,k and managing technical consultants.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Advised firms on trade event logistics, buyers’ requests, and follow-up promoting exports to the US and raising the credibility of South Africa as a sourcing location for processed foods. Arranged business-to-business events, providing a forum for producers, associations, and processors to establish relationships with influential US industry buyers and trade representatives. Designed an annual training workshop for more than 50 agribusinesses to strengthen their knowledge, abilities, and skills, and improve their US sales pitches and "go-to-market" strategies. Convened advisory committees of CCA members and USG, addressing FDI opportunities in food security, dairy markets, risk management, airports modernization, and water as well as investment opportunities in Liberia. Initiated digital marketing plan for clients that included blogs, wikis, online social networks, and online videos to attract new customers, avert potential public-relations disasters, solicit feedback, and steer customers to the SMEs’ homepages. Introduced a shared knowledge network concept to SAIBLl where sector-specific information and best practices can be strengthened by a community of individual companies in an online forum.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Revamped the project’s financial systems, improving the accuracy and accountability of the cost budgets and allowing for greater participation at international trade events. Developed quarterly reports that included approved budget, obligated funds, and expended funds, providing an early indication of the impact and determination of the need for correction actions to achieve a higher return on investment. Performed periodic field visits evaluating in-country partners’ financial controls as well as training partners on USAID cost accounting guidelines. Participated in professional development courses including: Financial Management of USAID awards, USAID Accounting Policies and Procedures, Exchange Visitor Compliance and TraiNet/VCS, Editorial Skills for Non-Editors, and Maximizing Recovery of Indirect Costs.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Comparative History

Master Of Arts - Ma, History With A Concentration In South Africa And U.S.-African Relations

Activities and Societies: “My Own Country in True Perspective”: The Social and Political Legacies of the United States-South Africa Leader.