BINETA BA
Bowie,U.S.A.
Summary
Mission-driven leader with 15+ years of experience in global program management, resource mobilization, and donor relations for high-impact partnerships. Proven expertise in developing and executing strategies for institutional fundraising, managing cross-functional and matrixed teams, and driving successful grant acquisition and implementation. Adept at building collaborative relationships with NGOs, donors, and internal stakeholders to advance complex, multi-partner initiatives. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, with professional experience across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant – Proposal Technical Writer/Donor Engagement
International Potato Center (CIP), Resource Mobilization Unit
08.2023 - Current
- Provide technical writing, integration, and editing for high-value funding proposals, ensuring clarity, competitiveness, and compliance with donor requirements.
- Coordinate with multi-country proposal teams to facilitate timely, high-quality submissions and supported strategic donor engagement initiatives.
- Deliver targeted support for research and resource mobilization, adapting to dynamic organizational needs.
- Achievements:
- Coordinated cross-functional proposal teams across CIP country offices, fostering collaboration and timely delivery.
- Provided strategic input for donor engagement and stewardship of key relationships.
- Supported research projects by drafting technical sections and ensuring compliance with donor guidelines.
Senior Advisor, Business Development
Save The Children International
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Led the development of high-value and complex proposals, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and donor priorities, and driving interdepartmental coordination for program and proposal development.
- Developed and managed strategic consortium partnerships with CSOs and private sector firms, enhancing organizational visibility and success in competitive funding opportunities.
- Formalized and implemented resource mobilization and donor engagement strategies, including donor mapping, pipeline development, and proactive outreach for new funding opportunities.
- Provided strategic support and intelligence to senior leadership on donor requirements, compliance, and evolving funding landscapes.
- Initiated and maintained long-term donor relationships, participating in meetings and fostering collaboration to support fundraising goals.
- Achievements:
- Diversified the funding portfolio (DG INTPA, ECHO HIP, Dutch Relief Alliance, US Private Donor).
- Led the development of winning proposals ranging from $500K to $10.5M (Chicago Community Trust, Kellogg Foundation, BHA, EU, ECHO, SIDA, NMFA, AECID, GAC, Dutch Relief Alliance).
- Developed tools and resources for effective resource mobilization and business development (donor profiles, capture planning tools, proposal templates).
Donor Relations and Advocacy Adviser (External Relations Department)
The Global Partnership For Education (GPE) – The World Bank Group
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented engagement and resource mobilization strategies for assigned donor portfolios, supporting the organization’s fundraising and advocacy goals.
- Led regular engagement with partners through consultations, strategic dialogues, and high-level meetings, crafting briefs and presentations for senior leadership.
- Expanded strategic alliances and partnerships, providing donor-specific intelligence and risk analysis to inform resource mobilization initiatives.
- Coordinated quality standards and work processes for donor relationship management, ensuring consistency and compliance.
- Achievements:
- Developed national resource mobilization strategies for multiple countries.
- Contributed to securing over $500 million from public sector donors during GPE’s replenishment cycle.
- Promoted quality standards for end-to-end donor relationship management.
International Consultant
Various Organizations - Global
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided technical and strategic leadership for resource mobilization, expanding the funding base and developing new donor partnerships (Acumen, PUMA Energy Foundation, Cisco).
- Led proposal development and donor reporting, ensuring high-quality submissions and compliance with donor requirements.
- Strengthened organizational capacity through tools and resources for program proposal development and reporting.
- Achievements:
- Developed capacity-building toolkits and knowledge management systems for donor trends and proposal development.
- Diversified the funding base by securing new donor funding.
Senior Adviser, New Business Development and Grant Management
Plan International, UK, Equal Measures 2030
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Led proposal and new business development processes, including donor prospecting, feasibility assessments, and content design.
- Supported evidence-driven resource development and cross-organizational capacity building for donor stewardship and contribution management.
- Reviewed and improved finance and grant management systems, supporting implementation of new processes.
- Achievements:
- Developed a a five-year fundraising and partnership strategy.
- Established knowledge management tools for tracking donor trends and compliance.
Resource Mobilization Adviser
UNICEF, U.S.A – Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) Partnership
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Led the development and implementation of SWA Fundraising Strategy, including mapping new donors and recommendations on ways to approach them and leverage existing ones.
- Led business development teams, liaised with program, finance, communication, etc. and field staff/partners to ensure submission of high-quality proposals compliant with donor requirements and regulations.
- Established a Knowledge Management System - repository with donor profiles, proposal templates etc. and maintained a Donor Map and other knowledge management tools for tracking regional and global donor trends.
- Achievements:
- Provided strategic direction for the development and roll-out of a five-year public and private sector fundraising and partnership building strategy, including developing a staffing plan, budget, investment analysis, risk assessment, and KPIs.
- Assessed business development capacity of program staff and formulated a capacity development toolkit to enhance the staff capacity in writing winning project proposals.
Senior Technical Assistance Officer (Resource Mobilization)
International Monetary Fund
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Led donor relations and relationship-building with new donors and external partners, implementing fundraising best practices and quality reporting.
- Managed trust funds and subaccounts, ensuring compliance with policies, financial regulations, and donor commitments.
- Oversaw budget analysts and monitored project budgets and delivery.
- Drafted operational guidelines, briefs, and program materials for management and Board.
- Achievements:
- Coordinated budget analysts and monitored delivery of TA project budgets.
- Led preparation of operational guidelines for major donors.
- Designed and managed monitoring and evaluation frameworks for TA programs.
- Raised external funding and contributed to policy and practice improvements.
Regional Fundraising Manager
Save the Children Sweden, West Africa Head Office
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Developed and implemented fundraising strategies to raise funds for development and emergency projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Tracked and monitored changes in grant regulations and requirements, ensuring compliance.
- Increased and diversified funding base in the region (UN Women, IKEA Foundation, EU/ECHO).
- Built and maintained donor relationships and developed capacity-building initiatives for proposal development and fundraising.
Institutional Funding Manager
Aide & Action, Africa Head Office
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Developed resource mobilization strategies and action plans, overseeing implementation and project management systems.
- Directed proposal and budget development for regional and country programs, ensuring compliance and monitoring grant budgets.
- Led internal and external reporting, donor identification, and capacity building for staff.
Regional Funding Officer
OXFAM Great Britain – West Africa Head Office
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Researched and analyzed new donors, managed donor activities, and oversaw the full grant cycle from proposal writing to reporting.
- Built organizational capacity for effective funding acquisition and management.
- Ensured compliance with donor terms, reporting, and administration, and monitored grant-funded project performance.
Education
Master of Public & International Affairs - International Political Economy
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration - Business Management
University of Southampton
Graduate Certificate - Non-Profit Management
University of Illinois at Chicago
Skills
- Institutional Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Strategic Program & Project Management Donor Relations & Stewardship Proposal & Technical Content Development Performance Reporting & Compliance Institutional Funding Knowledge Management & Capacity Building Cross-Functional Team Leadership Multicultural Communication & Collaboration Microsoft Office365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Work Availability
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Senior Advisor, Business Development
Save The Children International
09.2023 - 04.2025
Consultant – Proposal Technical Writer/Donor Engagement
International Potato Center (CIP), Resource Mobilization Unit
08.2023 - Current
Donor Relations and Advocacy Adviser (External Relations Department)
The Global Partnership For Education (GPE) – The World Bank Group
08.2020 - 01.2023
Senior Adviser, New Business Development and Grant Management
Plan International, UK, Equal Measures 2030
01.2018 - 01.2019
International Consultant
Various Organizations - Global
01.2017 - 01.2020
Resource Mobilization Adviser
UNICEF, U.S.A – Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) Partnership
01.2017 - 01.2018
Senior Technical Assistance Officer (Resource Mobilization)
International Monetary Fund
01.2010 - 01.2016
Regional Fundraising Manager
Save the Children Sweden, West Africa Head Office
01.2008 - 01.2010
Institutional Funding Manager
Aide & Action, Africa Head Office
01.2006 - 01.2008
Regional Funding Officer
OXFAM Great Britain – West Africa Head Office
01.2002 - 01.2006
Master of Business Administration - Business Management
University of Southampton
Graduate Certificate - Non-Profit Management
University of Illinois at Chicago
Master of Public & International Affairs - International Political Economy
University of Phoenix
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