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Domenique Sherab

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Post date October 12, 2016

Junior Associate

Domenique Sherab has 6 years of experience working between research and practice in international development and humanitarian action. Her focus has predominately been on refugee issues in the Middle East, and resettlement and integration of refugees in Canada. She currently works on a number of research projects at McGill University as well as supporting an NGO’s fundraising efforts. Domenique is analytical, diplomatic and self-motivated with advanced communication and interpersonal skills and proven experience working on strategic planning, policy development, and political context analysis. She is adept at building trust and positive relationships with colleagues and clients from diverse backgrounds and has proven her ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. She has work experience in Australia, Canada, Jordan and Lebanon. Domenique earned her master’s degree from the Refugee Studies Centre at Oxford University and her Bachelor’s of International and Global Studies from Sydney University.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Domenique’s core expertise is in fundraising campaigns and strategic planning. She also has extensive experience in project evaluation, prospect research and proposal writing; qualitative research and project coordination.

Sector Experience: humanitarian interventions, international development

Domenique’s fundraising must have: passion, clarity, feasibility

Contact Domenique at: [email protected]

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Tiffany Rosso

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Post date October 12, 2016

Associate

Tiffany Rosso brings over 20 years of nonprofit experience and is a collaborative agent for positive change. She has held various roles throughout her professional career, including Executive Director, Development and Program Director, and Director of Capacity Building. Tiffany earned a graduate degree in Nonprofit Administration from the University of San Francisco and volunteers as a USF Alumni Mentor. She also has an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies from San Jose State University, with an emphasis in education. Tiffany aligns her nonprofit work with her core values of integrity, community engagement, and sustainability.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Tiffany’s core expertise is in Board Training and Governance. With her entrepreneurial approach to nonprofit consulting, Tiffany has likewise extensive experience in Corporate Social Responsibility; Fundraising Campaigns and Strategic Planning; Interim Program Management; and Project Management.

Sector Experience: Tiffany’s professional accomplishments have included executive leadership; organizational management; program design; cross sector collaboration; fund development; sustainability planning; and large-scale events for Arts and Culture, Education, Environmental, and Community Based Membership and Advocacy organizations.

Tiffany ‘s fundraising must have: Tiffany believes that cross-sector collaboration, innovation and sustainability plans are must haves for nonprofit fund development and capacity building.

Contact Tiffany at: [email protected]

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Laura Rocoski

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Post date October 12, 2016

Junior Associate

Laura Rocoski has spent over 5 years working with nonprofit organizations within different capacities including project management, proposal development, volunteer management, data analysis and stakeholder engagement. Internationally, she has worked in Mexico developing conflict transformation research projects and facilitating youth empowerment programs. While in Liberia, she developed a literacy program and built stakeholder engagement that secured funding for the continuation of programs. Laura received her diploma in Community Development from Sheridan College and her post-graduate certificate in International Support Work from Loyalist College.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Laura’s core expertise is in Project Management. She likewise has experience in Counsel and Support for Philanthropists, and International Fundraising.

Sector Experience: International Development, Youth Empowerment, Not-for-Profit Organizations, Community Based Advocacy

Laura’s fundraising must have: Community-driven initiatives and client buy-in to ensure sustainable solutions.

Contact Laura at: [email protected]

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Lupe Ramos-Silva

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Post date October 12, 2016

Senior Associate

Lupe Ramos-Silva is a versatile marketing and development professional with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Lupe has earned a reputation as a resourceful out of the box thinker who has been responsible over the course of her career for creating million-dollar programs, implementing initial infrastructure and systems to build sustainable development departments that allow nonprofits to increase capacity, and developing and overseeing the implementation of strategic plans. She has worked with nonprofit organizations in the social justice, special education, and healthcare arenas to support business goals and objectives related to growth strategies, community outreach, marketing and communications, and program management. She graduated from USC’s Business Entrepreneurship Program, UCLA’s Strategic Financial Decision-Making Program, and has completed/is in the process of completing coursework at the Center for Non-Profit Management and American Institute for Philanthropic Studies, respectively. She is fluent in Spanish.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Lupe’s core expertise is in Donor and Constituent Engagement. She also brings a vast knowledge in Annual Giving and Appeals, Board Training and Recruiting, Fund Development and Grant Writing., Strategic Planning, Major Gifts and Planned Giving.

Sector Experience: Lupe has had the honor to serve in the following sectors, Education, Social Justice, Medical Research, Disabilities, Workforce Development and Healthcare.

Lupe’s fundraising must have: Mission focused, passion for the work at all levels. The celebration for a job well done keeping goals realistic and achievable. Do not hesitate to call me to better understand how I can be of service.

Contact Lupe at: [email protected]

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Krisztina Quick

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Post date October 12, 2016

Junior Associate

Krisztina Quick is a seasoned fundraising professional with over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit field. She started her development career by connecting communities to causes through fundraising events and has honed skills in community programs and outreach, strategic planning, and project management for clients in healthcare and business associations. She has managed walks, bike tours, climbs, and galas with thousands of participants, raising millions of dollars in support of organizational missions. Most recently, Krisztina worked as an expert contributor to national and regional organizations where she created strategic plans and event resources to support successful fundraising campaigns. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oregon State University and a Professional Event & Meeting Planning Certificate from California State University of Long Beach.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Krisztina’s core expertise is in Board Training and Governance. She also has extensive experience in Fundraising Events and Community Engagement.

Sector Experience: Health and Human Services

Krisztina’s fundraising must have: Clarity on the organization’s strength and weakness to create the most effective and impactful plans.

Contact Krisztina at: [email protected]

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Debbie Perrone

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Post date October 12, 2016

Executive Associate

Nationally recognized senior corporate and foundation relations (CFR) executive, Debbie Perrone has more than 35 years of experience, 23 with Johns Hopkins University. Throughout her career, she has focused on short- and long-term strategic planning, institutional leadership engagement, faculty advising and collaboration, donor relationship-building and stewardship, staff management and development, Development officer training, institutional policy formulation for CFR, and proposal writing.

Debbie has a strong record of success in securing support for scientific research, academic and community-based programs, capital projects, and endowment needs, including professorships and scholarships. She is dedicated to advancing the CFR profession through a commitment to excellence, teaching and advising and broad sharing of best practices.

Debbie holds a Master of Liberal Arts and a Master of Writing from Johns Hopkins University, a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economic and Social Studies from the University of Manchester (U.K.) and passed comprehensive exams with distinction at Boston University during doctoral study in Applied Anthropology.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Debbie’s core expertise is in Corporate & Foundation Relations. She is also skilled in Fundraising Campaigns & Strategic Planning, and Development Program Review & Expansion Strategies.

Sector Experience: Higher Education, Healthcare, Arts & Culture

Debbie’s fundraising must have: A commitment to excellence that is grounded in critical analysis and driven by strategic advantage.

Contact Debbie at: [email protected]