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New York, Ny

New York, Ny

Worked with new Executive Director as a two-person team to successfully re-launch Tusk USA, the US arm of UK-based Tusk Trust, an international non-profit organization providing financial and operational support to African wildlife conservation organizations.Management:- Worked with Executive Director to plan and implement both a fast-track re-launch of Tusk USA and a long-term plan to create a sustainable, impactful US-based operation after a long period of contraction-… Show more Worked with new Executive Director as a two-person team to successfully re-launch Tusk USA, the US arm of UK-based Tusk Trust, an international non-profit organization providing financial and operational support to African wildlife conservation organizations.Management:- Worked with Executive Director to plan and implement both a fast-track re-launch of Tusk USA and a long-term plan to create a sustainable, impactful US-based operation after a long period of contraction- Implemented and executed new operational and financial oversight policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant US and international legal and accounting reporting standards - Initiated review of Tusk branding, marketing and communications strategies to enhance alignment and coordination globally- Recruited and worked with pro bono graphic and web designers, video editors, SEO analysts, and legal advisors to build out new US marketing and communications framework including website re-design- Assisted with development and presentation to Board of Directors of long-range strategic plan for Tusk USA including a 2020 strategy to shift Tusk to solutions-based support and funding- Developed and aggregated key metrics for Board of Directors on a quarterly basis- Developed and wrote messaging for annual report and Tusk USA newslettersFundraising & Development:- Assisted with design and implementation of donor acquisition strategy and case for support that grew US revenue from $650k to $5.8mm between late 2014 re-launch and FY-end December 2016.- Cultivated new partnerships with corporations, foundations, and high net worth individual donors- Expanded advocacy and funding network by creating and facilitating Tusk USA Junior Committee recruiting 30 young, NYC executives and professionals who raised $75K through year-end 2016- Revived the Annual Gala in 2015, growing annual revenue from $100K in 2014 to $550K in 2015 and $650K in 2016, doubling corporate sponsorship. Show less

Kenya

Based at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in northern Kenya, worked as part of a two-person team to monitor and manage Tusk Trust’s portfolio of 50+ partner programs across 19 African countries.Program Management & Oversight:- Oversaw projects, evaluating performance and progress toward program goals including conducting on-site due diligence in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. - Evaluated requests for initial and extended funding and wrote funding recommendations for Tusk’s… Show more Based at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in northern Kenya, worked as part of a two-person team to monitor and manage Tusk Trust’s portfolio of 50+ partner programs across 19 African countries.Program Management & Oversight:- Oversaw projects, evaluating performance and progress toward program goals including conducting on-site due diligence in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. - Evaluated requests for initial and extended funding and wrote funding recommendations for Tusk’s Global Grants Giving Committee based upon eligibility guidelines, performance and progress- Compiled interim and final reports for review by Tusk’s Global Grants Giving Committee, analyzing information collected from partner-granteesFundraising & Development:- Coordinated Safaricom Marathon, Tusk’s annual full and half marathon fundraising event taking place at the Lewa Conservancy with 1,400 international runners including Olympic and elite runners- Coordinated registration, and arranged for accommodation, entertainment, security, and medical support for this multi-day event in northern Kenya- Developed corporate sponsor partnerships and managed all brand activations - Managed nomination process for the Tusk Conservation Awards including the Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa, a lifetime achievement award that includes a £40k grant towards the recipients’ work, presented annually at a gala event in London- Managed Gala logistics including coordinating social media, assisting nominees with pre-Gala preparation, working with sponsors and suppliers- Led on-site program field visits and facilitated special events at the British High Commission in Nairobi for high net worth donors, patrons and dignitaries Show less

Master Of Science - Ms, Nonprofit Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Anthropology

• Dean’s List: Spring 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010; Fall 2008 • Murphy Award for International Study: Spring 2010