Selina March Email & Phone Number

- Presented on 8 panels at migration, human rights, and international development conferences (2017–2018)- Received Emerging Scholar Award at the 16th International Conference on New Directions in the Humanities (2018)- Chaired panels on the securitization/criminalization of refugees and on approaching and countering extremism and terrorism at 2 international conferences (2018)- Designed and delivered guest lecture on immigration policy and state crime for Criminology course (2018)Publications:March, Selina. “Manufacturing Fear: the Social Component of Anti-Immigration Policies in the United States.” Terrorism and Asylum, ser. 31-36, Refugee Law Initiative, 2019, pp. 46–55. RLI Working Papers Series, sas-space.sas.ac.uk/9204/1/RLI_Working_Papers_No.31-36.pdf. March, Selina. "New Village, Same Inequalities?: Exploring Global Stratification in Social Media and Its Political Implications." In The End of the Global?, edited by Gabriele Piazza, 133-44. London: International Student Journal of Political Economy, 2018. Google Books.

• Developed comprehensive and competitive funding proposals and proposal development strategies tailored to target audiences and funder priorities• Identified funding opportunities through comprehensive pipeline development strategies including targeted research, database monitoring, and networking• Qualified identified leads for bid/no bid decisions through internal analysis which includes competitive analysis, program fit, resource capacity, and consultation with program teams• Exceeded organizational program development revenue targets for the first time in three fiscal years, including two major federal contracts valued at over $3 million, multiple multi-year county contracts, and additional funding to implement and expand programs• Convened strategic teams and coordinated across finance, program, and executive leadership in 5 regions to develop new programs and proposals• Organized the annual organizational strategic planning process, including agenda development, speaker identification and engagement, defining areas of focus, developing discussion prompts and small-group breakout sessions, and presenting information on key strategic themes• Led an Employee Resource Group and convened an organization-wide event on ableism as part of an organizational equity initiative, and prepared internal plans for increasing participant engagement for program co-governance• Created materials for the Board, executive leadership, program teams, external marketing, social media, funder communications, and advocacy campaigns• Streamlined proposal development processes, including the development and revision of policies and procedures, training team members, and leveraging technology as applicable• Analyzed performance data and developed reports targeted to both internal and external audiences, including coordination with previous and perspective funders for application debriefs

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Ensured grantee compliance with award requirements and organizational compliance with federal grantmaking regulations, including oversight of a yearly grant portfolio exceeding $100 million• Oversaw the selection, implementation, and ongoing management of Fluxx grants management software, including the development and delivery of in-person and virtual training and of best practice operations• Configured various reports using Excel and Fluxx report building software to pull and analyze grant data• Streamlined payment, grant management, and audit processes to eliminate use of paper and better utilize existing technological resources• Initiated and implemented a corporate-wide volunteering initiative within Salesforce to help increase the capacity of network organizations and the utilization of paid volunteer leave by staff

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Establishing ChickTech’s presence in the DC area. This has included interviewing and selecting the leadership team, reaching out to partners and sponsors, setting up a high school extra-curricular program, hosting networking events, and overseeing the chapter’s budget.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Utilizing existing research to prepare and submit funding applications for federal grants (US- AID, DFID, etc). Creating and maintaining a database of potential funding sources, and ensuring that proposal deadlines are met in a timely manner.

Worked to research and develop new sources of corporate, federal, and trust funding; this included creating and maintaining a funding/CRM database, as none previously existed.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed a portfolio of 176 grants totaling $55,189,023.95 across 11 different programs to ensure compliance with awarded funding. This included preparing and submitting disbursement requests, drafting and reviewing contracts, communicating directly with grantees, and ensuring that all aspects of the grant making process run smoothly. Overall, I processed $3,819,036.66 in payments.

Nakuru, Kenya

Worked as a consultant for 5 local entrepreneurs in Nakuru, Kenya. Helped test and develop business ideas and adapt business plans according to the results. Drafted funding proposals, including financial data and forecasts, for micro-finance loans - all of which were ultimately successful. Was elected to serve on a pitch panel to help make decisions about funding.

London, United Kingdom

Helped redesign and test the My School My Voice (MSMV) UK program curriculum; this included creating educational material for future use and researching related programs. Researched funding sources for the program and added them to existing CRM database. Prepared 3 funding templates for the MSMV UK program, and sent out 10 proposals.

London, United Kingdom

Designed and led 5 workshops individually and as part of a team on various development topics in primary and secondary schools around London for groups ranging from 8 students to as many as 60. Collaborated with 3 other workshop leaders to create a database of educational material for future use.

Glenside, Pennsylvania

Participated in various activities undertaken by the Community Service Office and volunteered as a mentor in a local elementary school.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Refugee Protection And Forced Migration Studies, Distinction

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Development Studies And International Relations, Upper Second Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Course RepresentativeTwo university Achievement Awards for academic achievement

International/Global Studies

Activities and Societies: Community Service Office