MALIHA SALEEM
Summary
Strategic Development and Revenue Growth Leader with proven success in driving over $2.5 million in capital campaign funding and sustaining annual giving through data-driven strategies. Expertise includes donor and stakeholder relations, strategic communications, community outreach, event management, and government grants and contract management. Highly skilled in using data to inform strategy, ensure compliance, and improve outcomes. SHRM certification strengthens leadership in strategic planning and team development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Research & Special Projects Coordinator
Everest Academy
Stafford, TX
06.2023 - 09.2025
- Planned, strategized, and envisioned a successful $2.5 million capital fundraising campaign for a new school building.
- Coordinated and organized two high-impact fundraising gala dinners, online fundraising campaigns, and donor appreciation events to enhance the capital campaign strategy for the new school building.
- Spearheaded, planned, and directed inaugural event for new school building opening, featuring launch of school's first donor recognition wall while supervising design, production, vendor coordination, and grand unveiling.
- Crafted and implemented an annual fundraising strategy, paired with an annual donor stewardship plan, reflecting institutional goals and mission.
- Directed targeted donor engagement and prospect development utilizing segmentation, analytics, and relationship management; identified, researched, and qualified new donor prospects while crafting compelling communications (impact stories, newsletters, emcee scripts) and tailored sponsorship packages that enhanced robust donor pipeline, elevated corporate support, optimized donor retention, and progressed major-gift readiness.
- Recruited and engaged volunteers from the school community for gala event teams, fostering retention through recognition initiatives, including a volunteer appreciation dinner, gift cards, keepsakes, and a dedicated appreciation event.
- Oversaw, administered, and optimized CRM systems like Zeffy, Basecamp, and Google Voice for effective donor tracking, reporting, gift processing, and relationship management.
- Introduced the school community’s first-ever employee health insurance plan, leading research, vendor selection, and staff onboarding.
- Proposed, researched, and facilitated professional development programs, and on-the-job training workshops, to enhance process improvement, staff skill-building, and growth.
PTO President
Everest Academy
Stafford, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Generated over $50,000 from various fundraising initiatives to enhance campus facilities. Led a targeted campaign yielding $20,000 for campus security upgrades. Resulted in installation of bullet-resistant windows to ensure student safety. Coordinated fundraising events aimed at fulfilling teacher wish lists and promoting student activities.
- Led the planning and execution of community projects, such as the Children’s Business Fair, Breast Cancer Awareness High Tea, Islamic Schools PTO Conference, and Everest Business Directory, to foster community engagement and collaboration.
- Directed all PTO communications through WhatsApp, email, and newsletters, while serving as the main liaison between the PTO, school board, administration, and parents to support collaborative planning and execution.
- Managed the PTO's annual budget, reviewed treasurer reports, and tracked fundraising performance against the school's financial goals.
Compliance Analyst
Neighborhood Centers, Inc.
Houston, TX
10.2011 - 01.2013
- Researched program resources and created tailored monitoring tools to ensure compliance with contracts, agencies, and regulations.
- Facilitated compliance training and support for programs, including Care Management, Caregiver Support, Adult Day Center, and TRIP.
- Joined process mapping sessions and trainings to gain operational insights, creating maps to showcase improvements and workflow barriers.
- Developed and implemented an annual monitoring plan with regular reviews to maintain up-to-date policies, producing clear reports with findings, and follow-up recommendations.
Client Services Representative
Sheltering Arms Senior Services
Houston, TX
03.2010 - 10.2011
- Managed accurate and timely assessment of short-term case management, including applicant information verification, work order analysis, contractor designation for weatherization projects, and final project review.
- Developed a strong knowledge of TDHCA utility assistance and weatherization programs, and assigned work orders and invoices to the correct funding sources.
- Evaluated contractor performance, improved processes, and supported pricing, documentation, and training to ensure successful project completion.
Volunteer
Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Houston , TX
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to optimize the ICAA (International Center for the Arts of the Americas) department filing system.
- Used Microsoft Office to streamline data entry, imports, exports, database maintenance, and reporting. Supported ongoing projects, and provided administrative assistance.
Education
Essentials of Human Resources Certificate Program -
Rice University
Houston, TX01.2009
Honors Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Industrial Relations
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06-2008
Skills
- Strategic fundraising
- Capital campaigns and annual giving
- Donor relations and engagement
- Event planning and sponsorship
- CRM and data analysis
- Marketing communications
- Volunteer coordination
- Community outreach
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
Leadership And Professional Development
- Participated in CANIMUN 2007 (Model United Nations, Ottawa
- Facilitated University of Toronto leadership workshops (2007–2008)
- Presenter for Employee Training & Development Workshop at Rice University
Timeline
Research & Special Projects Coordinator
Everest Academy
06.2023 - 09.2025
PTO President
Everest Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
Compliance Analyst
Neighborhood Centers, Inc.
10.2011 - 01.2013
Client Services Representative
Sheltering Arms Senior Services
03.2010 - 10.2011
Volunteer
Museum of Fine Arts Houston
06.2009 - 06.2010
Essentials of Human Resources Certificate Program -
Rice University
Honors Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Industrial Relations
University of Toronto