Güneş Merve Akyol Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

As the Grants and Communications Coordinator at Maya Vakfı, with a primary focus on grants management and fundraising, I navigated philanthropy landscape and corporate communication, driving initiatives that propelled the organization forward and I played a pivotal role in establishing and leading the fundraising department. Key Contributions:*Grants Management: Overseeing the end-to-end process from application preparation, budgeting, planning, to reporting and coordination to fuel critical programs and initiatives such as Relief International, GIZ, Concern Worldwide, Theirworld, Turkish Philanthropy Funds, CFCU, UNHCR, Unicef.*Fundraising Leadership: Led the organization's foray into strategic fundraising, developing and implementing innovative campaigns. Digital donation tools and peer to peer fundraising methods such as charity run organizations were some key methods activated from scratch. *Corporate and External Communication: Crafted and executed comprehensive communication strategies to enhance corporate and external outreach, amplifying Maya Vakfı's presence in the philanthropic space. Managed donor visibility compliance within communicational materials.*Social Media Management: Elevated the organization's online presence through dynamic social media management, effectively engaging our audience and showcasing the impact of our initiatives.*Emergency Psychosocial Support Team: Pioneered the formation of the Emergency Psychosocial Support Team, developing procedures and workflows that served as the backbone of the team's seamless response to natural disasters and emergencies.My tenure at Maya Vakfı reflects a commitment to excellence in grants management and fundraising, driving sustainable growth and amplifying our impact in the community, especially children in need for psychosocial support. I am proud to have played a key role in the organization's journey towards positive change.

As the Fundraising Coordinator at AKUT Search and Rescue Association, I had the opportunity to shape the organization's fundraising landscape, driving initiatives that pioneer local fundraising practices.Key Contributions:*Establishing Fundraising Department: Spearheaded the establishment of the fundraising department, implementing strategic initiatives to diversify funding sources and ensure the sustainability of AKUT's critical search and rescue operations.*Face-to-Face Fundraising: Pioneered the implementation of face-to-face fundraising, marking AKUT as the first local NGO to embrace this method. Successfully recruited and led a dynamic team that engaged with the community directly, fostering a personal connection and garnering support for our life-saving mission.*Corporate Donations and Partnerships: Managed and expanded corporate donation programs, cultivating meaningful partnerships with businesses aligned with AKUT's mission. Implemented effective strategies to secure vital financial support from corporate entities.*Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Initiatives: Introduced and managed peer-to-peer fundraising methodologies, including organizing charity runs and pioneering digital personal donation campaigns. Leveraged innovative approaches, such as birthday donation and special day donation initiatives, to mobilize community involvement and garner widespread support.

Ma, Cultural Management

Ba, International Relations

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