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Sana Akhter

Glen Ellyn,IL

Summary

Nonprofit professional with 7+ years of leadership in strategic planning, fundraising, and community engagement. Proven ability to build stakeholder trust and design impactful campaigns for marginalized communities. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams and coordinating local relief efforts while ensuring operational excellence.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

ICNA Relief USA
Glendale Heights, IL
08.2024 - Current
  • Secured $1.4 million through targeted fundraising and outreach during Ramadan.
  • Generated $30,000 by launching three campaigns for women’s transitional housing, Back to School, and Food Pantry Services.
  • Established partnerships with local businesses to enhance fundraising initiatives.
  • Promoted relief services at local mosques, churches, and festivals through strategic booth placements.
  • Organized an annual banquet, raising over $600,000 for community services in 2024.
  • Coordinated weekly meetings at local, regional, and national levels to ensure alignment.

Project Coordinator / Admin

ICNA Relief USA
Glendale Heights, IL
03.2021 - 08.2024
  • Managed budgets and documentation for over 28 accounts, analyzing & compiling regional impact data for reports.
  • Contributed to successful grant proposals, securing funding for refugee services and hygiene kit drives.
  • Facilitated meetings between stakeholders to discuss project requirements, objectives or outcomes.
  • Coordinated with internal departments as well as external vendors to ensure successful completion of tasks.
  • Managed communication channels between various teams involved in the execution of complex projects.

Education

PM Training Certificate -

Tutorial Consulting Inc.
08-2024

Associate of Arts -

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
06-2021

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Purdue Global
Lafayette, IN

Skills

  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Fundraising strategies
  • Grant writing
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Communication skills
  • Partnership development
  • Onboarding management
  • Event coordination
  • Community engagement
  • Budget administration

Affiliations

Board Member, Muslim Writers Collective (2022–Present)

Event Host & Moderator, CelebrateMercy (2024)

Sunday School Instructor, Seerah Class (2011-2022)

Timeline

ICNA Relief USA
08.2024 - Current

Project Coordinator / Admin

ICNA Relief USA
03.2021 - 08.2024

PM Training Certificate -

Tutorial Consulting Inc.

Associate of Arts -

College of DuPage

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Purdue Global

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