Nompu Ngoie
Grants Manager
Cincinnati,Ohio
Summary
Proven leader and well-rounded expert in fundraising and organizational development. Recognized and sought-after leader in field and motivational manager of professional colleagues. Thoroughly understands donor development, program planning, grant writing and how to create unique strategies to meet specific funding needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants Manager
Talbert House
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared grant proposals and budgets to benefit programming for a comprehensive behavioral health agency, bringing in approximately $673,000 in grant donations within a 15-month period
- Assisted with tracking proper spend down of funds and ensure programs were in compliance with funding regulations
- Developed and maintained business relationships with Private Foundations locally and nationally
- prepared grant reports an ensured goals and activites were met.
Head of Programs
The Nal'ibali Trust
11.2017 - 07.2022
- Oversaw the start-up of a $13m USAID funded program in 270 schools, raising an additional $3m from 13 funders to support additional reading activities and launching 6 new projects in 2.5 years
- Led a strategy review and developed a three-year strategy focused on families, early learning, thought leadership, and scale
- Set outcomes and targets, socialized strategy across the organization, and supported each team to put it into practice.
Manager of Operations
Trans4form GHANA
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Developed and drove the research agenda for the youth, women, and adolescents' program
- Led a process to re-develop and strengthen the theory of change for the organization, attracting new major grants, securing competitive national and international awards, and increasing turnover by 73% in 3 years.
Partnership & Grant Specialist
Embassy of the United States
06.2009 - 10.2013
- Implemented the $1m Julia Taft Refugee Grant, managed the acquisition and assistance process, and ensured compliance with USG and USAID regulations
- Created new processes and tracking mechanisms to monitor grants and ensure proper fund usage.
Education
Post-Graduate Diploma - Public Relations and African Diplomacy
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape02.2007
Bachelor of Social Science - Social Science
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape02.2007
Skills
- Analytical and Problem-solving
- Relationship Building
- Donor Relations and Fundraising
- Proficient in Trello and Salesforce
- Market Research
- Strategic Planning
- Compliance Monitoring
- Partnership Development
- Proposal Development
- Grant Writing
- Funding Strategies
- Grant Research
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
Personal Information
Title: Project Manager
Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Grants Manager
Talbert House
01.2023 - Current
Head of Programs
The Nal'ibali Trust
11.2017 - 07.2022
Manager of Operations
Trans4form GHANA
01.2014 - 12.2016
Partnership & Grant Specialist
Embassy of the United States
06.2009 - 10.2013
Post-Graduate Diploma - Public Relations and African Diplomacy
Rhodes University
Bachelor of Social Science - Social Science
Rhodes University
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