• Advise Board and CEO on sustainable organization expansion including: how to establish presence in new markets, creating an annual budget leveraging unrestricted funds, coordination with UN Forums, and analyzing beneficiary demand for services HRD has on offer• Lead strategy meetings with Board. Key topics include: undergoing due diligence to become a sub-grantee to larger NGOs and institutional donors in the future, selecting CBO partners to expand HRD geographical presence, and creating fundraising goals based on HRD’s existing donor base• Train HQ and field staff in project management- creating a program theory of change, beneficiary selection, establishing and tracking indicators, and measuring impact• Provide HRD with program tracking tools as staff was previously unfamiliar with program management• Support HRD in completing its first audit

· • Create AKF USA’s first business new development strategy (3 years) directed at USG client engagement with assigned task managers per outcome• Create capture training plan for Central Asia offices (Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyz Republic) to protect AKF assets in the region, particularly for education and health• Lead on proposal development for USAID, EC, GAC, and Foundation clients (Gates, MacArthur, Hilton) and WB• Introduce capture management and Shipley proposal processes to engage AKF staff and potential donors at pre-solicitation phases to gather intelligence, assemble proposal teams and color team reviews, develop win themes, and add value to the creation of potential NOFOs in and through US Missions and possible partners. • Create of new business development (NBD) tools- cap statement, budget, and proposal templates, and an NBD ‘manual’ based on best on industry best practices• Lead due diligence for selection of new sub-partners. Create pre/teaming agreements and SOW for emerging local partners in support of localization and NPI• Identify and pursue emerging opportunities (up to 18 months in advance) balancing needs of AKF senior management, USAID Missions, USAID Bureaus, and citizens of AKF target geographies• Operationalize AKF Senior Management Team’s (SMT) new business development vision• Report on quarterly NBD targets and USG donor trends and priorities to SMT and weekly on AKF NBD pipelines (up to 2026)• Lead field unit staff in actionable plans, securing new USAID and DOS business in Afghanistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Tanzania, and Uganda in Education, Economic Empowerment, and WASH• Foster cross functional understanding among finance, technical, and communication teams on showcasing AKF’s value added to USG partners • Mentor field and donor unit staff (including SMT) on working with USG clients through individual engagement, field visits, and leading productive conversations with USG clients and prime organizations

• Support the growth of SAMS Regional Offices in MENA and Southern Europe- namely Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Greece• Instrumental in SAMS’ Greece and Iraq offices maintaining operations via new institutional donor cultivation, including sub-recipients of USAID funding• Assist in the development and review of Programs Dept strategy and annual operations plan at the HQ and country levels• Secure new funding for regional offices. Notable donors include: GCC, multi-donor trust funds, donor advisory funds, UN Agencies, and USG- particularly DOS• Manage regional office programs in health, MH/PSS, education, and COVID response (portfolio valued at $3M)• Support country offices in pre-positioning for upcoming NOFO and RFPs through relationship building, cultivating connections with potential partner organizations, and reinforcement of HQ level organization strategy for growth• Represent SAMS at advocacy meetings with potential partners and donors. Generate action steps to maintain relationship building • Strengthen internal communication between advocacy, media, and private fundraising departments to drive organization wide business development efforts that translate to excellent service for SAMS beneficiaries • Collaborate with 4 country offices in proposal development and throughout the full program lifecycle • Facilitate new grant-funded program start-up (kickoff meeting, compliancetracker, etc.) in coordination with Programs and Operations colleagues in Country Offices and Headquarters, ensuring that Country Offices have all of the necessary knowledge and tools required to manage programs, in compliance with donor regulations• Support country offices in partner/sub-grantee selection process, through review of pre-award self-assessments and organizational capacity assessments;• Participate in review of incoming and outgoing grant agreements, partner agreements, modifications, MOUs, and pre-award letters

Instrumental in UMR securing its first federal grant for supporting student leadersCreate UMR's programs portfolio in cross sectoral areas of: health (MHPSS and community health), child protection, GBV, basic needs, and livelihood/economic development, especially in emergencies and protracted crises Lead field visits to Jordan, and Kenya to generate new business leads, evaluate program performance, monitor subgrantee agreements with local CBOs, and inform strategic decision making at the HQ levelDevelop relationships with NGO partners and institutional donors at the HQ and field levels, primarily in Jordan, Kenya, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen (remote)Manage remote coordination with UN Clusters in Yemen and Jordan: basic needs, FASC, Nutrition, and Health Lead the full life cycle development of grant proposals to federal and private funders from partner identification, project scoping, resource identification, program design, exit strategies, backstopping, and reporting Submit proposals to USAID agencies- OFDA and BPRMTrack project expenses for 32 projects in 8 countries with values between $5K-$3M and maintain electronic financial files for all programs for audit preparationLead program team meetings in the areas of: risk analysis, budget projections, security planning, monitoring and evaluation strategies, and others Support the talent acquisition of the full programs department at all experience levelsMentor and build the technical skills of 4 direct reports and 6 field staffDraft contracts with subgrantees and teaming agreements with UMR's strategic implementing partners for program implementation and proposal development

• Assume increasing responsibility for business proposal development efforts for diffusion to embassies, the Pentagon, and other USG clients• As directed by senior project staff and external partners, provide technical assistance and support to projects• Conduct research on recruitment trends for philanthropy, energy, government, and financial industries with focus on the greater Middle East/Eurasia• Liaise with project partners to track program and staffing deliverables such as project policies and procedures and program evaluation metrics• Support full life cycle project development from proposal writing, program design, resource identification, and solicitation of third party partners• Track all contracts used and acquired during work with GPS• Represent GPS at career conferences and events

• Co-teacher to high school aged students in the US Department of State’s English Access program which provides English language to economically disadvantaged students as a springboard to better career prospects • Ensured accurate and compliant record keeping for grant data in accordance with Fulbright policies and standards. • Co writer in a government funded grant proposal to create intercultural connectivity programs among Georgia at large and children vulnerable to recruitment by ISIS in the Pankisi Valley• Presenter at the 2nd annual English Language Week conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, aimed at English language learners, students majoring in American Studies, and English teachers at schools in and around Baku with 2,000 participants total• Promoted US Embassy programs, including FLEX and Fulbright, designed to enhance education prospects for Georgians both at home and abroad • Held technical writing workshops for graduating seniors and staff at Telavi State University for the purpose of completing scholarship and job applications for continued professional development in the United States and Europe• Conducted workshops for staff and graduating students on topics relevant to professional development. Sample subjects include: Studying in the United States through fellowships, Admission to universities in Europe, and working overseas• Planned and executed five student-centered English language classes each semester at Telavi State University at Bachelor’s and Master’s level to classes ranging from 4-10 students• Delivered participatory English language classes to high school aged students in villages surrounding Telavi at the beginner level• Sat on the selection committee to choose students to study abroad through Erasmus and Erasmus MUNDUS

• Led capture efforts for new marketing opportunities through desk research and partner meetings • Liaised with potential external partners- overseas and local universities, the US Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, and regional aid offices• Designed a teacher training plan for new staff to give a comprehensive overview of how to accommodate learning styles, Kyrgyz culture, and cross cultural communication in a classroom• Created a range of online and word-of-mouth marketing initiatives to recruit quality staff to Bilimkana’s education programs• Developed an effective marketing and communications strategy for the Bilimkana Foundation to further their mission of expanding their private school network across rural Kyrgyzstan• Ascertained minimum requirements for foreigners to serve as volunteers for the Foundation • Designed volunteer application form for volunteer English teachers wishing to serve the Kyrgyzstani youth• Designed an ESL teacher training plan for new staff to give a comprehensive overview of how to accommodate learning styles, Kyrgyz culture, and cross cultural communication in a classroom

• Interfaced with local and US consulates to promote Kimse Yok Mu• Verified others’ work, provided direction, and constructive criticism in the creation of newsletters and other promotional materials for organization• Edited works written in English for appropriate tone, content, and humor where suitable• Wrote and reviewed grants and quarterly reports submitted to United Nations, ECOSOC, and European Union• Gleaned best practices from Kimse Yok Mu programs for diffusion to local NGO partners in Africa and the Middle East• Designed and implemented regional roundtable discussions for UN consulates in the Horn of Africa, Western Europe, and Southeast Asia• Drafted Kimse Yok Mu’s contribution to UN’s post-Millennium Development Goals on education and peacebuilding

• Developed curriculum for and implemented a dedicated college and career readiness class at the Refugee Youth Summer Academy, reaching 40 - 50 high-school aged students• Contributed to the expansion of IRC Continuing Ed./College & Career Readiness programming for 2015• Followed up with clients bimonthly following service plan implementation• Continuing education consultations for IRC clients interested in college or vocational school• Designed and implemented individual service plans to facilitate discussion of client needs, goals, and develop a plans for service• Networked with local colleges, community organizations, and professionals to bring volunteer speakers/workshop leaders to speak with IRC clients

• Developed institutional capacity for fundraising and skills of individuals within the organization• Active sponsor cultivation for fundraising gala held April 2013• Liaised with previous year and major donors to glean funds for 2013-2014 Catholic Charities program support• Coordinated (with others) the execution of fundraising gala in April 2013

NJ State Commission on National and Community Service is housed under the Dept. of State and focuses on promoting volunteerism throughout New Jersey. The Americorps VISTA program has been building the capacity of nonprofit organizations statewide that serve ex-offenders as well as those lowering the high school dropout rate by initiating prevention programs at the middle school level. There are currently 14 VISTAs in the program. I work to provide them with training and technical assistance in the areas of grant writing, volunteer recruitment, and program development and give VISTAs any support needed to improve the nonprofits where they serve. In addition, I provide site monitoring for quality assurance of all sites where VISTAs are housed. I have successfully created a cohesive reporting structure applicable to a variety of nonprofits with varying missions statements, laid the groundwork for partnerships across the state with other VISTA programs to ensure ease of networking and solidify best practices, and established a training schedule for VISTA members.Our VISTA project has recived funding to continue for the next 3 years with 6 nesw VISTAs placed at 6 nonprofits in Newark and Trenton. As part of the grantwriting team, I compliled the outcomes reports, previous successes, and designed workplans for our new members.

Woodland Community Development Corporation is a 501(c)3 based in Camden, NJ and serves high-needs residents within city limits to build self-sustaining families. To support residents at each level of delevopment, WCDC has programs tailored to each age group- a homework center for grades 1-4, a youth group for ages 13-18, and an employment program for ages 18 and older. As a program assistant, I filled a variety of roles in the organization. For the Job Readiness and Employment Progra, I acted as an employment counselor and case manager, where I maintained the client caseload and provided expertise for resume writing, networking, and best practices when job searching and interviewing. Over a period of two months, we referred seven people out to job orders, two of which resulted in successful hires. In cooperation with the Camden One Stop and Hispanic Family Center, WCDC has started a Green Jobs Initiative to train qualified candidates in better building practices. We also offer consultation through mock interviews, employment forums, and weekly training classes on a variety of topics.

Provide 11 different nonprofits with training and technical assistance Act as individual consultant to 13 nonprofits in the areas of fund raising, revenue development, volunteer recruitment, and community engagementPrepare public presentation on community engagement for use in PNDC's Resource RoomWrote revenue development plan for a nonprofit that resulted in a successful grant Compile program reports, surveys, and outcome evaluations to ensure PNDC grants meshed with federal guidelinesAssist in writing financial development plan for PNDCAct as a grant reviewer during the Camden Capacity Building InitiativePrepare community asset maps for high-need Camden and Philadelphia neighborhoods

Contacted the general public and government officials to raise awareness and encourage prevention of animal cruelty in the United States Encouraged political action from Congress to pass bills ending animal abuseCompiled evidence to be used against animal fighting in court