Mahlet Mamo
Dallas,TX
Summary
Strategic and results-driven nonprofit professional with experience in program coordination, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in managing multi-program initiatives, administering grants, and developing partnerships with nonprofit organizations. Passionate about supporting nonprofits in optimizing their impact and capacity through strategic planning, resource allocation, and culturally competent training design
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator
Mennonite Central Committee
07.2022 - Current
- Strategically managed a $186,000 budget, conducting detailed financial planning and analysis to optimize program activities and resources.
- Built and maintained partnerships with 20+ nonprofit organizations, assessing their needs and providing support through grants, service workers, and material resources.
- Successfully advocated for a $15,000 budget increase to expand Young Adult Program alumni learning opportunities, strengthening long-term engagement.
- Designed and launched a new program to address a critical regional gap, contributing to the organization’s strategic objectives and increasing impact.
- Administered $32,000 in grants, overseeing application processes, fund distribution, and impact evaluation annually.
- Developed and facilitated cultural competency training for nonprofit partners, enhancing their ability to engage effectively across diverse communities.
- Led program realignment discussions, focusing on increasing accessibility, inclusion, and long-term sustainability.
Advocacy Intern
Young Invincibles
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Managed multiple advocacy initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of policy research and testimonies.
- Built relationships with policymakers, advocacy groups, and partner organizations to drive collaborative efforts.
- Conducted policy research to inform strategy, aligning advocacy efforts with real-world needs and measurable outcomes.
- Collaborated with team to advocate for 32 policies addressing equity in healthcare, higher education,and workforce
- Developed persuasive messaging and testimonies that influenced decision-makers and key stakeholders.
- Worked with diverse teams, including government officials, nonprofit organizations, and advocacy groups, to achieve shared goals.
Cultural Inclusion Council Director
Colorado Mesa University
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Promoted inclusivity by organizing large-scale interactive campus events and offered solutions for equity concerns to the administration
- Led initiatives that tackle issues such as food insecurity, accessibility, and disparities in retention rates for marginalized students
- Recruited and hired fourteen positions for the organization
- Revised the organization's constitution to create structure and offer more precise guidelines and responsibilities
- Monitored and allocated $60,000 across six alliances and presented monthly budget reports
Student Life Office Assistant
Colorado Mesa University
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed daily operations of the Student Life office, ensuring smooth communication between students, staff, and student organizations.
Served as a liaison between students and campus departments, addressing 100+ inquiries per semester and providing resources to enhance student engagement. - Assisted in planning and coordinating 10+ student life events per semester, handling logistics, outreach, and on-the-day execution to increase student participation.
- Maintained accurate records of student programs and engagement, tracking over 1,000 student interactions annually using database systems to support reporting and program development.
- Handled a fast-paced front desk environment, responding to student concerns, scheduling appointments, and assisting with conflict resolution.
- Provided high-quality service via email, phone, and in-person interactions, ensuring clear and professional communication for a student body of over 5,000 students.
Skills
- Budget Oversight
- Strong Written Communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Intercultural Competency
- Strategic planning
- Program management
Certification
Intercultural Development Inventory Qualified Administrator
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Mennonite Central Committee
07.2022 - Current
Advocacy Intern
Young Invincibles
01.2022 - 05.2022
Cultural Inclusion Council Director
Colorado Mesa University
05.2020 - 05.2022
Student Life Office Assistant
Colorado Mesa University
01.2020 - 05.2022
Intercultural Development Inventory Qualified Administrator
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