Majeda Owaida
Worth,Illinois
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Director at United Holy Land Fund Non-Profit Organization since 2005. This organization, with which I have been affiliated for numerous years, endeavors to raise tuition money for Palestinian college students who do not have access to higher education. I am a proven motivational leader with an outstanding reputation in the community with organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory. I am personable and a dedicated Assistant Director who is a solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skill in establishing rapport with clients. I am to continue to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. I will continue to have the pleasure to articulate, enthusiastic and results-oriented with demonstrated passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
United Holy Land Fund
Burbank, USA
12.2005 - Current
- Maintained effective communication between board members, staff, volunteers, donors, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Planned, organized, and directed successful events to raise funds for the organization.
- Created and implemented communication plans to increase public awareness of the organization's mission and programs.
- Collected donations, interacted with donors, created and mailed thank-you letters, and tracked donations.
- Work in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to record organization donations and organization expenses.
- Organizing files alphabetically, and handling everything related to students and orphans who are supported by the organization in Palestine through various associations.
- Communicated with universities to monitor students' progress, taking corrective action when needed.
- Developed comprehensive plans for addressing organizational challenges, or changes in direction.
- Provided leadership in developing strategies to increase organizational productivity and profitability.
- Oversaw grant writing process by researching potential funders and preparing grant applications.
- Supervised volunteers and interns in the organization's programs and services.
- Managed media relations including press releases, interviews, website content updates and social media posts.
- Coordinated donor outreach initiatives such as events, emails, phone calls, newsletters.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Cultivated relationships with donors, sponsors, partners and other stakeholders involved in the operations of the non-profit organization.
- Developed strategies for marketing materials such as brochures or flyers promoting programs offered by Non-Profit Organization.
- Worked closely with Board Members to ensure alignment between strategic objectives set forth by Board Members and actual outcomes achieved by nonprofit staff.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Administration - Bachelor's In Health Administration Managment
Governors State University
Park Forest, IL09-2025
Associate in General Studies -
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL05-2023
Skills
- Bilingual (Arabic and English)
- Marketing and communications
- Business intelligence
- Proficient in computerized technology
- Donor stewardship
- Fundraising expertise
- Multitasking Abilities
- Documentation and reporting
- Lead generation
- Operations management
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Business development
- Plan projects
- Complex Problem-solving
- Idea development and brainstorming
Timeline
Assistant Director
United Holy Land Fund
12.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Administration - Bachelor's In Health Administration Managment
Governors State University
Associate in General Studies -
Moraine Valley Community College
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