MARK OSORO MOGAKA
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven fundraising and partnerships professional with over five years of experience in international relations, grant writing, and donor engagement ,media engagement, and grassroots advocacy . Proven ability to develop compelling proposals, manage partnerships, and conduct in-depth research to support fundraising strategies. Adept at streamlining knowledge management systems and supporting teams with data-driven insights to drive revenue growth.Passionate about leveraging funding opportunities to advance poverty alleviation efforts and amplifying voices of marginalized communities, including women, LGBTQI persons, and persons with disabilities
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead International Relations and Diplomacy Consultant
DEI Consulting Firm
01.2023 - Current
- Secured over $100,000 in funding by engaging with US- and Kenya-based donors and grant makers.
- Designed and implemented communication strategies for donor-funded projects focused on youth, women, and persons with disabilities.
- Managed external communications and media outreach, increasing visibility of grassroots campaigns.
- Developed and implemented strategic fundraising initiatives to enhance business development.
- Provided research and analysis on funding landscapes to identify new partnership opportunities.
- Spearheaded project management and budgeting for international development projects.
- Created proposal templates and donor engagement materials to streamline funding processes.
Peer Educator & Records Specialist
Ishtar
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Conducted outreach and recruitment efforts to connect individuals with HIV prevention and treatment services.
- Managed data entry and patient records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
- Provided research and analytical support for funding applications and healthcare grants.
- Attended industry conferences and seminars to strengthen knowledge of public health funding trends.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations and Diplomacy
Riara University
Skills
- Proposal Coordination and Grant Writing
- Fundraising
- Business Development
- Knowledge Management
- Strategic Partnerships
- Opportunity Sourcing
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Media Relations & Press Outreach
- Strategic Communications & Campaigns
- Storytelling & Content Creation
- Grassroots Organizing & Advocacy
- Feminist and Intersectional Analysis
- Internal & External Communications
References
D’mari, Creque, CEO & Principal Consultant, dmari.creque@outlook.com, +1 571 309 4578, DEI Consulting Firm
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Swahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Lead International Relations and Diplomacy Consultant
DEI Consulting Firm
01.2023 - Current
Peer Educator & Records Specialist
Ishtar
01.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations and Diplomacy
Riara University
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