Quotes speak better than self-defining, and one of my clients once said:"You are gentle but clear. You are strategic but pragmatic. Everyone has loved working with you these past months. You have been a gift!". I wish everyone could hear this kind of praise at least once in their career.I am a strategic partnerships expert who has been working with human rights organisations since 2015 on fundraising and donor relations. I am currently working on consultancy assignments from Rome, Italy, and am available to travel when needed.Together with the organisations I support, we review income streams and develop tailored strategies to increase funds, implement programmes, and achieve impact. We leverage existing donor partnerships and relationships, while also connecting with and engaging new supporters. We assess organisational structures, processes, and procedures to find the best ways to ensure efficiency and transparency in grant management, align with donor requirements, and reflect the organisation's values, history and culture.