Staff members

 

Neelam

Neelam Makhijani
Chief Executive 
neelam@resource-alliance.org 

Neelam provides overall leadership to the Resource Alliance working closely with various stakeholders, including board members, beneficiaries, speakers, sponsors, ambassadors and institutional partners. Her key responsibilities include raising the profile of the Resource Alliance and developing new alliances and partnerships to grow the global capacity building programme. 

 


Nyree

Nyree Woolston
Office Manager / EA to CEO
nyree@resource-alliance.org

Nyree is responsible for the smooth running of the Resource Alliance Head Office, overseeing internal systems, finance administration and ensuring the organisation meets legal compliance pertaining to Insurance and HR.  Additionally, Nyree provides administrative support to key departments, regional staff as well as executive assistance to the CEO and the Board of Trustees.

 


 

LauraLaura Boulton
Head of Conferences 
laura@resource-alliance.org 

Laura ensures that all the Resource Alliance’s international conferences are delivered at the highest quality and that all targets are met. Working with volunteer Advisory Panels and Programme Committees, she develops the programme for each conference and also leads on new conference-related business opportunities.  


 

LaurenLauren Butler
Conference Manager 
lauren@resource-alliance.org 

Lauren is responsible for implementing the logistics for all of the Resource Alliance’s conferences and acts as the key point of contact for speakers. Lauren also manages data and evaluation for conferences and leads on delegate communications prior to the conference.

 


 

LenaLena Bheeroo
Conference Administrator
lena@resource-alliance.org

Lena’s role facilitates both the International Programmes and Conference teams to support all aspects of delegate management with great emphasis on service and client support, prior to and during three of the Resource Alliance’s flagship events.

 


 

JonathanJonathan Shepherd
Head of Marketing and Communications
jonathan@resource-alliance.org

Jonathan is responsible for managing the marketing of the Resource Alliance's key events, the International Fundraising Congress (IFC) and Fundraising Online, as well as managing the overall marketing and communications strategy of the Resource Alliance.

 


 

ClaudiaClaudia Mansaray
Marketing Manager
claudia@resource-alliance.org 

Claudia contributes to the implementation of the annual marketing strategies for the International Fundraising Congress (IFC) and Fundraising Online in conjunction with the Head of Marketing and Communications. She is also involved in helping to manage sponsor and exhibitor's contracts relating to these conferences.

 


 

JanJan Illes
Database Marketing Coordinator
jan@resource-alliance.org 

Jan is responsible for the administration of the Resource Alliance's CRM database and data segmentation for marketing campaigns. He supports the marketing department with research and analysis.  

 


 

AjayAjay Mehta
Interim Executive Head of Operations
ajay@resource-alliance.org

A Management Consultant with a proven track record of developing national and international organisations through the implementation of growth strategies, business planning processes and good governance models, Ajay has overall responsibility for the operations of the Resource Alliance.  This includes working with teams on their work plans, forecasts and management accounts, developing and overseeing all proposals and contracts, and working closely with the CEO on new business development.


Erika-MoislErika Moisl
International Programmes Manager
erika@resource-alliance.org 

Working with the International Programmes team globally, and the Conference and Marketing teams in London, Erika is responsible for managing the implementation of the learning and development strategy and overseeing project planning, monitoring and evaluation. Erika also coordinates impact assessments, manages stakeholder relationships and supports the development of knowledge management.

 


 

DawaDawa Dem
International Programmes Officer
dawa@resource-alliance.org

Dawa oversees programme and consulting projects focusing on capacity building of NGOs across the world on resource mobilisation and fundraising. She also provides support and liaison with the regional teams, coordinates global networks and assists with relationship management with institutional donors.  

 


 

Robina Asiimwe Sentumbwe AkiikiRobina Asiimwe Sentumbwe Akiiki
Regional Representative (Africa)
robina@resource-alliance.org 

Robina is responsible for the overall programme management of the Resource Alliance's activities and the development of strategic partnerships in Africa. She is also charged with supporting the development of philanthropy and building the fundraising capacity of NGOs in the region.  


 

Rodrigo AlvarezRodrigo Alvarez
Regional Representative (Brazil)
rodrigo@resource-alliance.org 

Rodrigo is the manager of the strategic partnership between the Resource Alliance and IDIS (Institute for the Development of Social Investment) in Brazil. This partnership aims to develop social organisations and the philanthropy sector and includes consultancy work, Workshops, training courses and publications. In partnership with the Brazilian Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Resource Alliance developed the 1st and 2nd Latin American Fundraising Festival in 2009 and 2010.


 

Sheeja NairSheeja Nair 
Country Head, RA India
sheeja@resource-alliance.org

As the Country Representative, Sheeja is responsible for leading on the development and effective implementation of the India Strategy, which contributes to the organisational strategy. Her work entails developing strategic partnerships, workshops, courses, awards, and consultancy work. In the past Sheeja has worked with the Aga Khan Development Network , the Department for International Development, the British High Commission, and the World Bank.


                            

Priyanka

Priyanka Sharma
Programme Manager, RA India
priyanka@resource-alliance.org   

Priyanka supports the Country Representative in planning and implementation of the RA India program. Her primary responsibilities include the India NGO Awards, the IWRM and increasing RA India’s outreach. Priyanka worked earlier with the Global Development Network and holds a Masters in European Studies, with specialisation in Economics.

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