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KOFI ADIMADO

Nonprofit Management & Strategic Leadership Consultant
Gaithersburg,MD

Summary

Highly accomplished and dedicated professional with over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, partnership management, and driving social impact. Committed to advancing social justice by empowering historically marginalized communities, particularly BIPOC leaders and their organizations. Proven track record of designing and delivering transformative services, scaling organizations, and fostering equitable practices. Skilled in building strategic partnerships, amplifying partner impact, and strengthening community power. Adept at leading diverse teams, developing high-impact strategies, and driving collaborative problem-solving. Excellent communicator with strong relationship-building abilities. Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, empowerment, accountability, and creativity.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

SENIOR PROJECT SPECIALIST

MERCY CORPS, TALENT MANAGEMENT
05.2021 - Current
  • Implemented an innovative leadership/talent readiness framework, driving substantial talent identification and development, aligning growth opportunities with strategic objectives, fostering a culture of continuous learning and advancement, enhancing organizational capacity, and driving strategic outcomes.
  • Spearheaded change management efforts by developing a new behavioral-based competency model expected to increase employee retention by 15%
  • Transformed performance management, cutting turnover by 15%, boosting employee satisfaction by 25%, and elevating talent management and industry reputation
  • Established two Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for underrepresented groups (People of Color and LGBTQ+), boosting retention rates by 20% and fostering a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture
  • Liaised with hiring managers and the talent acquisition team to develop inclusive recruitment strategies resulting in an 18% increase in diverse hires
  • Implemented mitigation bias and inclusive hiring training across 40 countries and supervised an internship program on disability inclusion
  • Designed and implemented a women-in-leadership training program, driving a 40% increase in team productivity and a 15% reduction in employee burnout.

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

ASPIRE BUSINESS NETWORK LLC
BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI
04.2016 - 03.2021
  • Prepared and developed business and strategic plans (e.g.: www.makeduconsult.com – a leading IT firm in Ghana & financing for 2 UDR 900KL for Drill Masters a mining company working with Anglo-gold Ashanti)
  • Consolidated, and standardized services and reduced costs by 18% across business units.

DIRECTOR

BOARDSOURCE
WASHINGTON
10.2018 - 09.2020
  • CONSULTING AND ASSESSMENTS
  • Directed the consultant matching process for over 40 BoardSource consulting engagements to ensure appropriate skills & subject matter expertise for clients with a focus on geographic, regional & racial considerations
  • Created a novel benchmark tool for evaluating board performance within Federated Nonprofits & Community Foundations, leading to a noteworthy 25% surge in board participation and a 15% rise in donor retention
  • Conducted a comprehensive analysis of statistical data from the "2020" Leading with Intent study, pinpointing key trends and opportunities for non-profit organizations to optimize board governance practices and foster greater board diversity
  • Facilitated a DEI workshop session at the 2019 annual capacity builders conference in St Louis, Missouri by the Alliance for Non-profit Management and received a 95% satisfaction rating from attendees
  • Grew the assessment revenue by 12% and improved process efficiency from one week to 3 days.

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

College of Business
Harrisonburg, VA
09.2011 - 04.2016
  • Taught business statistics modules to 50+ students, resulting in a 95% class pass rate and 80% of students choosing further statistical courses
  • Facilitated marketing seminars for 20 sophomores and juniors in the business accelerator program
  • Externship – Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center
  • Analyzed demographics, engagement trends, and social impact metrics to advise the Non-Profit Institute board on community outreach opportunities, resulting in a 25% increase in community involvement
  • Guided the Central Shenandoah Planning Commission through a successful planning session to identify growth opportunities, and a roadmap to increase visitor engagement and drive revenue growth by 20% over two years.


Deputy Country Director

BARCLAYS BANK GHANA
Accra, Ghana
06.2004 - 08.2009
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Negotiated and executed big-ticket deals such as a US$ 3 million fixed deposit receipt for British American Tobacco in 2 weeks.
  • Initiated and brokered the single largest forward transaction yet (Euro 8.5 million from BATI for share buy-back from the Ghanaian stock market).

Education

Ph.D - Strategic Leadership (Nonprofit & Community Leadership

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

MBA - Finance

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
09.2003 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Science - Development Planning

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
09.1997 - 06.2001

Skills

    Leadership development

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Accomplishments

  • Serve on the Board of the National Center on Non-profit Enterprise (https://nationalcne.org/), Ongoing/Active
  • HCI Succession Planning & Talent Development Certification, April 2023
  • Program Mentor Village Capital/Black Innovation Alliance (https://vilcap.com), April 2022
  • SAP HANA 2.0, August 2021
  • Measuring, Learning, and Evaluation- MLE Lab (ORS Impact), March 2020
  • Certificate of Non-profit Board Education (BoardSource), November 2018
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Quote

Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
Will Rodgers

Timeline

SENIOR PROJECT SPECIALIST

MERCY CORPS, TALENT MANAGEMENT
05.2021 - Current

DIRECTOR

BOARDSOURCE
10.2018 - 09.2020

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

ASPIRE BUSINESS NETWORK LLC
04.2016 - 03.2021

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

College of Business
09.2011 - 04.2016

Deputy Country Director

BARCLAYS BANK GHANA
06.2004 - 08.2009

MBA - Finance

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
09.2003 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Science - Development Planning

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
09.1997 - 06.2001

Ph.D - Strategic Leadership (Nonprofit & Community Leadership

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

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