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Kirgit Amlai

Chicago,US

Summary

Seasoned Director with background in strategic planning, team leadership, and performance optimization. Known for driving company growth by developing efficient operational strategies and fostering professional relationships. Demonstrated abilities in problem solving, decision making, and communication skills to influence key stakeholders. Proven record of delivering innovative solutions and achieving organizational goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

CCS Fundraising
Chicago, US
11.2024 - 05.2025

- Collaborated on a $300 million five-year capital campaign over two years, managing four campaign waves and three culturally distinct client sites. Achieved 90% of the $1.16 million goal for Wave 1 by engaging over 2,000 diverse donors—ranging from high- to low-profile—through tailored strategies that respected each community's unique values and needs.

- Developed and executed a multicultural fundraising strategy for Hispanic and African American communities by translating campaign materials, hosting launch events, and breaking down the five-year pledge into digestible giving plans (daily to annual). These efforts led to 98% of the goal raised at Site 1 (bilingual), 92% at Site 2 (African Diaspora), and 68% at Site 3 (Hispanic community), including a $113,300 Commitment Weekend result powered by volunteer-led witness talks.

- Trained 15 campaign volunteers, 3 operations directors, and 3 campaign heads to deliver consistent, community-specific messaging using data and the case statement. Coordinated weekly outreach (emails, robocalls, one-on-one meetings) to 2,000+ donors and regularly updated the donor tracking chart to reflect real-time campaign progress, enhancing transparency, organization, and follow-up efforts.

Graduate Assistant

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Chicago, US
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Conducted data analysis using 'R on USAID-funded projects to promote peace amidst intergroup conflicts in 3 Nigerian states; reported accuracy of data utilized for implementation of strategic and procedural workflow improvements.
  • Researched and scrutinized 2 literature reviews to maintain accuracy and reliability of findings, contributing to overall integrity of peacebuilding project.

Research Assistant

The Pearson Institute
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Consulted with an ad-hoc committee to investigate duplication of functions across 350 federal agencies and outlined suggestions to make operations leaner, saving $255 million in administrative costs.
  • Built 60 stakeholder relationships (national, international, government agencies, and lobbyists) facilitated the implementation of 35 educational, infrastructure, energy, and environmental projects with lasting economic impact in Nigeria.
  • Counseled member of parliament on 6 technical policy positions and implemented strategic legislative compliance.

Special Adviser

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
Abuja, Nigeria
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Drafted 3 bills, 7 motions, and 16 written testimonies for plenary hearings and tracked advancement to guarantee relevant actions were taken by 9 legislative committees and government agencies.
  • Monitored weekly developments in committees on gas, solid minerals, energy, environment, and petroleum (upstream), discovered emerging topics to ensure best practices regulatory compliance by agencies to minimize environmental impact.
  • Authorized 5 legislative & media relations strategies, and managed office operations with sensitive documents.

Legislative Aide

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
Abuja, Nigeria
06.2019 - 03.2022
  • Fostered public-private partnerships with 5 organizations on economic development, supervised Our Symbol Our Pride project execution across 10 institutions completing 60% of goals in, and chaired meetings.

Founder and Chair

INITIATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Abuja, Nigeria
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Pioneered 5 competitive and market intelligence analysis on Nigeria's & West Africa's agricultural value chain, risk management, represented the firm in 8 import & export seminars, resolved 40 customer disputes weekly.
  • Motivated 4 associates to secure $4 million in agro loans from the Central Bank of Nigeria for business expansion.
  • Developed 2 data models with the finance department used for generating daily visualization sales reporting to management, tracked deadlines.

Education

Masters - Public Policy Analysis

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HARRIS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY
Chicago, IL
06.2024

Graduate Certificate - International Business Management

FANSHAWE COLLEGE
London, CA
04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

AJAYI CROWTHER UNIVERSITY
Oyo, Nigeria
10.2011

Skills

  • Fundraising strategy
  • Data analysis
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Project management
  • Team training

Timeline

Director

CCS Fundraising
11.2024 - 05.2025

Graduate Assistant

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
01.2023 - 09.2023

Research Assistant

The Pearson Institute
01.2023 - 06.2023

Special Adviser

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
03.2022 - 08.2022

Legislative Aide

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
06.2019 - 03.2022

Founder and Chair

INITIATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
08.2018 - 05.2019

Masters - Public Policy Analysis

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HARRIS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY

Graduate Certificate - International Business Management

FANSHAWE COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

AJAYI CROWTHER UNIVERSITY
Kirgit Amlai
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