Peniel Rwendeire
Development Strategist in Nonprofit Sector
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Top notch passion and commitment to fundraising for nonprofit .Well-trained individual with past experience working with Youth, project and program managers, head of organizations and elderly people. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Out going Volunteer providing experience helping non-profit organization with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services. Driven by cause to work diligently to accomplish measurable impact. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Urban League Of Canada Prevention Training
08.2023 - Current
- Identify call for proposal opportunities
- Pitch different program ideas related to the vision and mission of the organization
- Develop project proposals
- Develop project budgets
- Provide any other relevant input relevant for organizational growth and development
Executive Director
Network For Active Citizens
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
Country Coordinator
Civil Connections
03.2018 - 06.2023
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
Senior Technical Advisor
Civil Society Strengthening Network-CSSN
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Lead fundraiser through grant Development .
- Monitored alignment of individual development teams with policies, suggesting changes and remediation efforts where needed.
- Collaborated with personnel to provide updated knowledge regarding industry application standards and specifications.
- Resolved program-level dependencies at risk of reducing efficiency by bottlenecking ongoing efforts.
- Analyzed audit findings to detect operational weaknesses for referral to management as potential areas of development focus.
- Advised project managers on simultaneous technical workstreams, aiding in alignment of broader business goals.
Global Facilitator-Active Citizens Program
British Council
05.2014 - Current
- Master facilitator for the Active Citizens Program
Education
Certificate - Youth On Adaptation And Leadership
CARE Academy
Netherlands06.2023
Certificate - Africa Civic Engagement Academy
University of Georgia
USA12.2023
Certificate - Organisational Growth And Development.
Civil Society Strenthening Academy
Uganda03.2022
Bachelor in Human And Social Issues Studies - Social Service, Social Policy, Community Service,
Kyambogo University
Uganda01.2011
Certificate - Local Governance, Budge Advocacy And Accountabilty
School of Local Governance And Budget Advocacy
Uganda02.2018
Skills
- Deadline Adherence
- Raising Funds
- Local Government
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Social Media Management
- Resource Coordination
- Community Service
- Group Assistance
- Soliciting Donations
- Public Speaking
- Environmental Stewardship
- Youth Guidance
- Youth Ministry
- Educational Strategies
- Fundraising Events
Accomplishments
Developed Programs and fundraised resources for Network for Active Citizens from zero resources to 1million USD in a period of 5 years(2018-2019-2023)
Developed Programs and fundraised resources for Civil Society Strenthening Network from no resources to 100,000 USD in a period of 3 years (2021-2023)
Among the key resource persons in the development of British Council Active Citizens Climate Action Tool Kit.
Among the resource persons in the development of Youth and Adaptation leadership - tool Kit-CARE Neitherlands
Affiliations
International Association of Social Workers-Canada
British Council Active Citizens Alumni-UK
Civil Connection Community -Denmark
Climate Smart Youth Action Network -Global
Civil Society Strenthening Network-Uganda
Goal Keepers Alliance-South Africa
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Volunteer
Urban League Of Canada Prevention Training
08.2023 - Current
Executive Director
Network For Active Citizens
01.2020 - 06.2023
Senior Technical Advisor
Civil Society Strengthening Network-CSSN
01.2019 - 06.2023
Country Coordinator
Civil Connections
03.2018 - 06.2023
Global Facilitator-Active Citizens Program
British Council
05.2014 - Current
Certificate - Youth On Adaptation And Leadership
CARE Academy
Certificate - Africa Civic Engagement Academy
University of Georgia
Certificate - Organisational Growth And Development.
Civil Society Strenthening Academy
Bachelor in Human And Social Issues Studies - Social Service, Social Policy, Community Service,
Kyambogo University
Certificate - Local Governance, Budge Advocacy And Accountabilty
School of Local Governance And Budget Advocacy
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