I manage the development of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization for UNDP AltFinLab globally, with a keen focus on enhancing innovation ecosystems and pioneering innovative finance mechanisms for civil society and startups. My role involves leveraging new technologies in global innovation project implementation.Currently, as a member of UNDP IRH Innovation Team and UN Blockchain Group, I spearhead several blockchain projects within the UNDP, concentrating on education and… Show more I manage the development of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization for UNDP AltFinLab globally, with a keen focus on enhancing innovation ecosystems and pioneering innovative finance mechanisms for civil society and startups. My role involves leveraging new technologies in global innovation project implementation.Currently, as a member of UNDP IRH Innovation Team and UN Blockchain Group, I spearhead several blockchain projects within the UNDP, concentrating on education and the adoption of blockchain technology, AI, and ML. These projects are directed at resolving operational and programmatic challenges we face with implementation of programs in developing countries, including aspects like digital identity, cross-border payments / money transfers and impact crypto (crowd)funding.In my capacity, I also oversee the UNDP IRH Innovation Team's Acceleration Programs. These initiatives aim to boost social impact innovation and expedite the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. My tasks include program design, curriculum development, managing content, identifying participants' needs, integrating global expertise, organizing investor events, and developing alumni networks. I play a pivotal role in scaling up efforts and ensuring effective coordination across various program streams.Significant Acceleration programs I have been involved with include:The Tadamon Accelerator (2022-2023), targeting innovations that support CSOs in combating COVID-19 pandemic challenges, focusing on emergency responses, education in crises, and community resilience.The BOOST X Kosovo Acceleration Program (2022, 2023), aimed at aiding SMEs in post-COVID-19 recovery, emphasizing sustainable, efficient, and circular business practices. Show less

Social business development consultations, trainings, lectures and counselling on social employment, social innovation, social entrepreneurship, sustainable public procurement, etc. Couching (organisational development, financial management, etc.). Business plans, investment plans development and implementation for non-profits, social and impact enterprises.

Clients and project (2019-2023, selection):OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities - Pioneer user of the OECD Better Entrepreneurship Policy Tool in Croatia (2020-2023)KoRSE - The Coalition for Solidarity Economy Development - Mentoring organisation in strategic, organizational, operational and funding development (2020-2023)Foundation Slagalica - Evaluation of applications (2022), Strategic planning (2023)WYG Consulting - Multi-annual evaluation of the… Show more Clients and project (2019-2023, selection):OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities - Pioneer user of the OECD Better Entrepreneurship Policy Tool in Croatia (2020-2023)KoRSE - The Coalition for Solidarity Economy Development - Mentoring organisation in strategic, organizational, operational and funding development (2020-2023)Foundation Slagalica - Evaluation of applications (2022), Strategic planning (2023)WYG Consulting - Multi-annual evaluation of the implementation of the European Social Fund program in Croatia (2021), Drafting a handbook on social entrepreneurship (2019)Ashoka Spain - Evaluation of applications from The European Social Innovation Competition (2021)Balkan Green Foundation - Jury Member for Philanthropy for Green Ideas program (2019-2021)Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland e.V. (ASB) - Preparation and co-delivery of IRIS Regional Social Academy (2020)The Foundation for Partnership and Civil Society Development - Lectures/webinars on social entrepreneurship, social business model and plan development and mentorship (2019-2020)Alternative Consulting - Research on Social Entrepreneurship in Montenegro (2020)Serbian Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Policy - Key expert in the Working group for ex-ante and ex-post analysis in the field of social entrepreneurship (2019-2020)FADE IN - development of strategy and business model of socio-cultural centre in Osijek (2019-2020), workshops on innovative financing and social entrepreneurship (2023)Zagrebacka bank - Lectures on impact measurement and management for social/impact entrepreneurs (2019)Bosna Bank International - Jury Member in SBF Start Up Challenge (2019)GIZ Serbia - Social Entrepreneurship expert - Comparative analysis of social entrepreneurship, Proposal of assessment criteria/verification mechanism, Proposal of government’s benefits and subsidies, Expert opinion on the proposed draft Law on social entrepreneurship (2018-2019) Show less

I lead the Supervisory Board and oversee organization's strategic direction and management. My responsibilities include guiding strategic planning, ensuring risk management, financial oversight, and upholding legal and ethical standards. I focus on shaping the board's expertise and engaging in key stakeholder communications. My role is pivotal in crisis management and conflict resolution, demanding a deep understanding of our business, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to exemplary… Show more I lead the Supervisory Board and oversee organization's strategic direction and management. My responsibilities include guiding strategic planning, ensuring risk management, financial oversight, and upholding legal and ethical standards. I focus on shaping the board's expertise and engaging in key stakeholder communications. My role is pivotal in crisis management and conflict resolution, demanding a deep understanding of our business, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to exemplary corporate governance. Show less

My role involves a comprehensive oversight of financial operations, ensuring the legality and efficiency of the organization's activities and decisions. I closely monitor and supervise the work of the association's bodies, ensuring the operational execution of the strategic plan aligns with the association's strategic objectives. Advising the Executive Committee, I influence strategic development through guidelines and propose key partnerships to bolster the organization's growth. My… Show more My role involves a comprehensive oversight of financial operations, ensuring the legality and efficiency of the organization's activities and decisions. I closely monitor and supervise the work of the association's bodies, ensuring the operational execution of the strategic plan aligns with the association's strategic objectives. Advising the Executive Committee, I influence strategic development through guidelines and propose key partnerships to bolster the organization's growth. My responsibilities also include enhancing the association's reputation in the public eye, receiving regular reports from the Executive Committee, and requesting additional reports as necessary to maintain governance and accountability. Show less

Founded in 2008, Stone Soup Consulting is a certified B Corp, a proactive and forward-thinking consultancy with a social heart. Organised as a network of consultants, the company works with several types of organisations that are interested in boosting their social value. I provide services and mentorship on social economy ecosystem architecture, strategizing, organizational development, evaluation of project applications, measurement and management of results and impact, socio-economic… Show more Founded in 2008, Stone Soup Consulting is a certified B Corp, a proactive and forward-thinking consultancy with a social heart. Organised as a network of consultants, the company works with several types of organisations that are interested in boosting their social value. I provide services and mentorship on social economy ecosystem architecture, strategizing, organizational development, evaluation of project applications, measurement and management of results and impact, socio-economic researches, and coaching of non-profit organization and social enterprise managers. Show less

Representing the Foundation established by ACT Group. Fundraising and building Co-Impact Foundation’s strategic partnerships.

As a Team Leader of EU and internationally/nationally funded projects, managing teams of experts and being responsible for development and implementation of 2 grant schemes, through which 15 projects has been implemented. Team Leader in EU funded projects:Izazovnije (ESF funded project implemented in period 2019-present, 67.520 EUR) – management of social service provider team on local level. Izazov (ESF funded project implemented in period 2017-2019, 67.430 EUR) – delivery of… Show more As a Team Leader of EU and internationally/nationally funded projects, managing teams of experts and being responsible for development and implementation of 2 grant schemes, through which 15 projects has been implemented. Team Leader in EU funded projects:Izazovnije (ESF funded project implemented in period 2019-present, 67.520 EUR) – management of social service provider team on local level. Izazov (ESF funded project implemented in period 2017-2019, 67.430 EUR) – delivery of training to social service providers, management of social service provider team on local level.Team Leader in internationally/nationally funded projects:Community centre Cakovec (Kultura Nova Foundation: 2016-2017, 22.000 EUR) - research, analysis, writing policy recommendations, development of local/regional public-civil partnerships, development of sustainable models of co-management of public spaces / common goods. Show less

Strategic and operational management of first Croatian social enterprise / impact business support organisation and social business incubator and accelerator. Leadership, business planning and development, evaluation and planning, program preparation and management, data reports, HRD, trainings and business consultations to consortium members. (Co) Fundraised through EU program schemes (Intereg Central Europe, European Social Fund, Erasmus+ Program) and from international and domestic private… Show more Strategic and operational management of first Croatian social enterprise / impact business support organisation and social business incubator and accelerator. Leadership, business planning and development, evaluation and planning, program preparation and management, data reports, HRD, trainings and business consultations to consortium members. (Co) Fundraised through EU program schemes (Intereg Central Europe, European Social Fund, Erasmus+ Program) and from international and domestic private sources 9 projects of total value 9,2 million EUR. Show less

Team Leader in SE support programs in collaboration with corporate and finance sector:Impact Conference (various donors: 2018-2022, 105.000 EUR, 250+ participants annually) - responsible for program and logistic of biggest South-East Europe conference on impact business and impact investments, in 2018 responsible for Social Business Pitching Forum (international jury, 10 social business start-ups from 5 WB countries, evaluation and selection, awards).Social Business Incubation and… Show more Team Leader in SE support programs in collaboration with corporate and finance sector:Impact Conference (various donors: 2018-2022, 105.000 EUR, 250+ participants annually) - responsible for program and logistic of biggest South-East Europe conference on impact business and impact investments, in 2018 responsible for Social Business Pitching Forum (international jury, 10 social business start-ups from 5 WB countries, evaluation and selection, awards).Social Business Incubation and Acceleration program in Croatia (European Fund for South-east Europe, Erste Group: 2017-2018, 67.560 EUR) - workshops and mentorship schemes in incubation and acceleration program, organisation of 2 Demo Days (international jury, 15 Croatian social enterprises, evaluation and selection, awards).Supporting the development of social entrepreneurship in Croatia (Unicredit Foundation: 2018-2019) –management of pool of trainers, delivery of pre-seed / pre-incubation / orientation trainings to social business projects initiated by CSOs, management of small grant scheme for incubated CSOs (for 4 social business projects), business support and mentorship, management of networking between CSOs, social enterprises and corporates.Start something on your own (Philip Morris International; 2016-2022, 93.500 EUR annually) – management of pool of trainers, management of small grant scheme for start-ups and micro-enterprises (evaluation and selection of 13 social business projects among 600+ applications), business support and mentorship.Business Skills Academy (7 corporates: 2018-2022 65.000 EUR annually) - annual education and mentorship program where managers of civil society organisations and social enterprises learn from the best experts in the corporate sector.Leave good trace (Erste Stiftung, Erste Bank, 2022, 25.000 EUR annually) - fast and intensive education and mentorship program for CSO starting fundraising campaigns (11 Croatian CSOs). Show less

Development and delivery of 50+ one / multi-day trainings / workshops in topics like Social Entrepreneurship, Development of Social Business, Developing a Non-Financial and Financial Support to Social Enterprises, Strategic planning and management, Inter-sectoral collaboration, Network building and management, Development of Social Capital, Development of Local Socio-Cultural Centres, etc. for different development agencies, business support institutions, civil society organisations, local and… Show more Development and delivery of 50+ one / multi-day trainings / workshops in topics like Social Entrepreneurship, Development of Social Business, Developing a Non-Financial and Financial Support to Social Enterprises, Strategic planning and management, Inter-sectoral collaboration, Network building and management, Development of Social Capital, Development of Local Socio-Cultural Centres, etc. for different development agencies, business support institutions, civil society organisations, local and national foundations, corporates, government institutions etc. Show less

Country Coordinator in EU funded projects:Promoting European Social economy Strategies and social entrepreneurship for inclusion of disadvantaged women in labour market (Erasmus+ KA2 Strategic Partnership: 2016-2018, 129.150 EUR) - study visits in all partners countries, analysis of the needs of WISE workers, study production, international training for public and private professionals, public events for the dissemination of outcomes.RISE - Realities in Social Enterprise (Erasmus+ KA2… Show more Country Coordinator in EU funded projects:Promoting European Social economy Strategies and social entrepreneurship for inclusion of disadvantaged women in labour market (Erasmus+ KA2 Strategic Partnership: 2016-2018, 129.150 EUR) - study visits in all partners countries, analysis of the needs of WISE workers, study production, international training for public and private professionals, public events for the dissemination of outcomes.RISE - Realities in Social Enterprise (Erasmus+ KA2 Strategic Partnership, 111.250 EUR) - research on failed social enterprises in EU, development of a training curricula for SEs, training of trainers, pilot actions and dissemination events.Rights to grow: fostering information consultation participation rights to help social enterprises grow (DG EMPL, EaSI: 2017-2019, 160.340 EUR) - mapping governance models of social enterprises across Europe, final comparative report, training materials on European directives and regulations on information and consultation of the workers-policy recommendations for EU, national and local institutions and stakeholders, dissemination activities.RESET - Relaunching Employment with Social Economy in the Territories) COSME, 2021, 101.500 EUR) - social economy missions, to exchange on the added value of the social economy model to create sustainable, non-relocatable and socially useful jobs in the territories. ESEM - European Social Enterprise Monitor (2020-2022, 25.000 EUR) - an annual meta study, describing the results of an online survey, comprising social enterprise and start-up data at European and country level; the project produces elaborate country reports and European comparison.Finance4SocialChange (Interreg Danube, 2018-2021, 2.013.975 EUR - support to economy that inspires positive social change in Danube Region through carefully designed activities  a multi-disciplinary partnership of 14 partners from 12 countries, 6 associated partners from across Europe. Show less

Conducting a numerous social and policy researches on social economy, on national and regional level and as a member of different working groups participated in development of policy and strategic documents (i.e. development of National methodology and system for social impact measurement (October 2014 - December 2017; National Foundation For Civil Society Development); Strategy for Development of Social Entrepreneurship in Medimurje County; Guide for sustainable Public Procurement of Medimurje… Show more Conducting a numerous social and policy researches on social economy, on national and regional level and as a member of different working groups participated in development of policy and strategic documents (i.e. development of National methodology and system for social impact measurement (October 2014 - December 2017; National Foundation For Civil Society Development); Strategy for Development of Social Entrepreneurship in Medimurje County; Guide for sustainable Public Procurement of Medimurje County (March 2016 - March 2017; Medimurje County); development of SE County strategy for Primorsko-Goranska County; development of a National quality assurance system for civil society organisations; development of National Strategy for Social Entrepreneurship Development; development of National Strategy for the Creation of an Enabling Environment for Civil Society Development, etc.). Monitoring of policy development and advocacy activities on enabling social economy environment on local, national and regional level (in cooperation with local municipalities and government institutions – Ministry of Social Policy (social services), Ministry of Labour (employment, work integration, social enterprise), Ministry of economy (public procurement), National foundation for civil society development (sustainable CSO financing, impact measurement of CSO/SE activities). Show less

Leadership, business planning and development, monitoring on the performance of projects/programs implemented, evaluation and planning, project/program management, data reports, fund-raising and sales, HRD, trainings and business consultations.

Strategic and operational management of civil society organisation active in youth employment, civil society development, volunteerism and policy/advocacy on social economy development. Leadership, evaluation and planning, program preparation and management, data reports, fundraising and sales, HRD, trainings.

Team Leader in EU funded projects:Social Inclusion and Employment of Roma through biodynamic agriculture (IPA: 2013-2014, 132.818 EUR) – development of 3 training curricula, trainings and employment of disadvantaged groups, policy / advocacy on social entrepreneurship; business modelling and planning, development of social agriculture cooperative, marketing and sales, in partnership with Croatian Employment Service.Eco-social Economy Network South-East Europe (IPA Multi-beneficiary:… Show more Team Leader in EU funded projects:Social Inclusion and Employment of Roma through biodynamic agriculture (IPA: 2013-2014, 132.818 EUR) – development of 3 training curricula, trainings and employment of disadvantaged groups, policy / advocacy on social entrepreneurship; business modelling and planning, development of social agriculture cooperative, marketing and sales, in partnership with Croatian Employment Service.Eco-social Economy Network South-East Europe (IPA Multi-beneficiary: 2010-2012,  677,160 EUR) - establishment of the transnational SE network, development of transnational Academy for creative Eco-social Leadership, establishment of the Incubator for Eco-social economy development in partnership with key social business support orgs from FYR Macedonia, Kosovo, Serbia, Italy and Montenegro (including development and implementation of small grants scheme, for 5 social business projects), trainings and lectures of local CSOs on social employment, social innovation, social entrepreneurship.Team Leader in internationally/nationally funded projects:Regional development program for CSOs and local communities (NFFCSD: 2007-2013, 310.000 EUR) – development of training curricula, delivery of ToTs for county coordinators and trainers, design and implementation of trainings on PCM, fundraising, CSOs management, community development, policy research and advocacy for local/regional CSOs.Financial sustainability of CSOs (CNF: 2008-2009) – development of training curricula, ToT for social business development trainers, design and implementation of trainings on social entrepreneurship, business mentorship.New era of non-profit entrepreneurship (USAID/AED: 2006-2007) – development of business models / plans for local social business initiatives, delivery of business/management/leadership trainings, establishment of local social enterprise, business support. Show less

Monitoring on the performance of projects/programs implemented, evaluation and plannning, project management, data reports, fund-raising and sales, HRD, trainings and business consultations

Monitoring on the performance of projects/programs, project management, data reports, fund-raising and sales, HRD, trainings and business consultations

Project management, graphic design, book publishing, data reports.

Monitoring on the performance of the quality insurance system (ISO), data reports.