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A for-profit social enterprise and proudly South African 100% black female owned. Offers consultancy services to NGOs, Foundations and small businesses on Fundraising, Story-telling, Strategy development and relevant services in the realm of social change and social impact. Mangweni CSI implements learn-through-sport and physical play programs in under-resourced primary schools to improve education outcomes. For more info visit: www.mangwenicsi.co.za

I drove a large, innovative portfolio of programmatic investments and had the opportunity to partner with and lead various stakeholders internally & externally to authenticate the NIKE Brand. I did this through delivering transformational experiences for children, the community, NIKE consumer and employee. Internally this cut across business functions: Running, Football, Retail, HR & PR and externally across business sectors: Development Agencies, Government Departments, Academic Institutions, For Profit & Not For Profit Organizations.My responsibilities included stakeholder mapping, prioritization, strategy development, program research, program implementation, employee engagement and storytelling. Responsible for driving Nike's strategy to address physical inactivity in children where through a partnership with the University of Johannesburg, we developed the Butterflies Physical Activity program to revive Physical Education in schools. Program piloted in primary schools of Alexandra township in partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Department of Education during 2013 & 2014 and replicated in Soweto township thereafter.Managed the Nike strategic alliance with the German International Coorperation (GIZ). This alliance funded and supported the Nike initiated Sport for Social Change Network (SSCN) of 70 Not For Profits in executing its programs. Oversaw the strategy development and supported the day-to-day operations of the SSCN before it became independent and registered as a Non Profit Company in March 2012.

Responsible for Nike's investments in community sport, youth development and gender empowerment initiatives using football. The warm and fuzzy part of my job included the creation of business value and competitive advantage through a global cause-related campaign linked with Bono's RED initiative. In the build up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup and utilizing local footballers on pitch, we encouraged consumers to 'Lace Up and Save Lives' by buying and wearing RED shoe laces. Proceeds of this campaign supported the Global Fund and community organizations that use football to educate young people about the issue of HIV/AIDS.Additional responsibilities included:- NGO capacity building- Internal communication and contribution to PR stories- Employee Engagement initiatives- Grant making and grant agreements- Product donation- Budgeting and Financial management

Led a team within PRISA’s professional practice department. Outputs were as follows:- Developed PRISA’s Continuing Professional Development program for the year.- Developed and implemented PRISA’s communication strategy and plan with budget.- Devised workshop topics and networking breakfasts, secured presenters and marketed events.- Designed and developed promotional material.- Media relations and press releases.- Stakeholder liaison.- Membership recruitment and services.This is where my passion to develop individuals saw me create platforms that brought Communications and Public Affairs professionals together to find solutions to common problems and develop skills of others in the field.

Executed a number of collaborative initiatives aimed at creating awareness and elevating issues of water security and water provision to communities. My highlight is the launch of the Water Africa Project Exchange in partnership with the World Economic Forum at its June 2004 Africa Summit in Maputo, which aimed to assist actors from all sectors in identifying partners with whom they might cooperate in carrying out projects in water and watershed management, creating a win-win situation for all concerned. See linked article and media for more. Other outputs were:- Brand development, web site content & redesign, internal newsletter content & redesign- Management of partnerships and events including the Union of African Water Suppliers, Dept. of Water Affairs & Forestry and Local Municipalities.

I had the opportunity to work in Brand Management for the OMO and SKIP washing powder Brands. I managed marketing budgets of USD $5.8 million (ZAR27 mil) for the OMO Brand in 1996 and USD $2.5 million (ZAR12 mil) for the SKIP Brand in 1997. My outputs included- Brand launches and relaunches - Brand media process management- Brand research management- Pack design and development- Brand retail activities- Brand sales performance tracking - Brand profit and loss performance tracking - Brand sales and production estimation and,- Brand budgets