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Laura
Lead Fundraising Consultant
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Competencies
Demonstrated experience with Socioeconomic Development.
Demonstrated experience with Mission-Driven Investments.
Demonstrated experience with Fundraising.
Demonstrated experience with Grant Management.
Demonstrated experience with Fundraising Strategy.
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Summary
Lead Fundraising Consultant open to new opportunities
Experience
Lead Fundraising Consultant
Spearheaded the multi-phase soft funding strategy, encompassing philanthropy and international cooperation for native-species restoration programs in Panama and Colombia, targeting over 100,000 hectares.. Expanded the grants division's funder base and cultivated strategic partnerships with universities, NGOs, local businesses, and global corporations.. Devised community engagement and permanence strategies to ensure the protection of restored land for over 40 years while building the financial security of surrounding communities.
Senior Development Manager
Secured over $1.5 million in funding to support global storytelling initiatives focused on climate, equality, and justice.. Facilitated over 15 key strategic partnerships with NGOs, media platforms, and donors, expanding the organization’s impact across 5 continents.. Contributed to the production and funding of 4 documentaries addressing sustainability, human rights, and social impact.. Enabled impactful storytelling addressing global challenges by identifying mentor storytellers and filmmakers, ensuring alignment with SDG narratives and measurable community impact.
Head of Sustainability & Partnerships
Designed and implemented sustainability strategies for Turkish corporations, enhancing transparency and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) integration.. Established and maintained international partnerships, thereby boosting international growth.. Oversaw international relations and directed research-based advocacy on climate resilience and corporate social responsibility.. Championed best practices and transparency in sustainability initiatives.
Sustainability Consultant
Developed tailored sustainability frameworks for NGOs and creative industries.. Supported MADRE NGO in creating a corporate responsibility and sustainability roadmap to improve funding outcomes.
Head of International Relations
Directed a 6-person team to internationalize the university, establishing over 21 partnerships and managing mobility programs for more than 10,000 students.. Secured institutional funding for peacebuilding, education, and health projects, including scholarships for conflict victims and a human rights course for incarcerated women.
Project Manager
Spearheaded peacebuilding projects utilizing digital tools and social innovation.. Supported peacebuilding campaigns through digital innovation, securing multi-source funding.. Managed all project phases from ideation to financial reporting, achieving measurable outcomes in civic participation and youth engagement.. Oversaw project implementation, encompassing fundraising and stakeholder engagement.. Actively solicited funding from diverse sources to support project initiatives.
Manager
Led urban development initiatives in collaboration with the World Bank, facilitating city-level resilience strategies.. Co-developed the "Barranquilla 4.0" and "Bahía Digital" frameworks and managed 8 tech-for-education projects with Microsoft.. Represented Colombian cities in the 2017 Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge.. Directed 8 non-profit educational software projects in partnership with Microsoft.. Facilitated collaborations between universities and city governments.
Communication Junior Professional
Managed multilingual content for global platforms and supported communications for key UN events, including the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and the World Urban Forum.
Research Assistant
Conducted field interviews and analysis on displacement and humanitarian responses in post-conflict Colombia.
Junior Manager
Forged over 25 partnerships and organized screenings and fundraising events for a human rights education program spanning 8 African countries.
University Liaison
Coordinated university programs and managed 5 major fundraising events focused on Afghan women’s education.