ISTIQLAL SAFI

New York,USA

Summary

Mission-driven development professional with over 10 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising operations, donor engagement, and civic impact. Proven expertise in managing complex development systems, optimizing donor stewardship processes, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and fundraising outcomes. Certified in both Google Project Management and PMP, with hands-on experience overseeing CRM transitions, including Tessitura upgrades and Salesforce implementation planning. Adept at using data analytics to inform donor strategy, improve retention, and drive revenue growth. Recognized for strategic thinking, collaborative leadership, and a deep commitment to youth development and community empowerment.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

English Teacher

New York English Academy

03.2023 - Current

Effectively managed multiple classroom schedules and learning objectives, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills transferable to project planning and coordination.
Led diverse groups of students through structured curriculum delivery, showcasing clear communication, team leadership, and conflict resolution abilities relevant to supervising field teams and subcontractors.
Maintained detailed progress records, assessments, and reports, reflecting strong documentation practices and attention to detail essential for project tracking, RFIs, and reporting.

Education

Master of Arts - Global Studies

Bard College

New York, NY

05-2023

Bachelor of Arts - International And Comparative Politics

American University of Central Asia

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

05-2022

Skills

Drywall & Metal Stud Framing Expertise
Project Scheduling & Budget Management

Subcontractor & Field Team Coordination
Construction Software Proficiency (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project)

LANGUAGES

English: Fluent

Persian: Fluent

Pashto: Fluent

Hindi: Fluent

Russian: Intermediate

Certification

Google project Managment Certificate:

Gained hands-on experience with project scheduling, budgeting, and risk management using industry-standard tools

Learned Agile and Waterfall methodologies to lead cross-functional teams and manage project lifecycles effectively

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