Clare Busingye
Entebbe ,Central
Summary
I am a highly skilled community worker with more than ten years' experience in donor relations, community programs, and outreach. In previous roles, I drove 30% growth in Bible placements, improved donor retention by 30%, boosted database efficiency by 40%, supported events, and raised over Uganda Shillings 60 million annually; I am skilled in budget management, stakeholder engagement, Microsoft Office, and multicultural leadership.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Short term rental host
Astonish Furnished Homes
Entebbe
07.2024 - Current
- Delivered immediate assistance to guests, effectively addressing diverse needs and enhancing their experience.
- Provided guests with immediate, knowledgeable assistance for diverse needs.
- Developed strong rapport with regular guests, recognising their preferences and ensuring personalised service.
- Responded swiftly to clients' queries and challenges, fostering a warm atmosphere to elevate customer satisfaction.
- Prepared for clients' bookings to ensure we meet their needs for specific locations.
- Monitored online booking sites for new bookings to ensure timely updates.
Project Coordinator, Bible Placements
The Bible Society of Uganda
Kampala
11.2019 - 07.2024
- Ensured timely and effective reporting to donors in accordance with the United Bible Societies' global project requirements.
- Stakeholder coordination.Managed a budget of over $283,972 (approximately 1 billion Ugandan shillings)
- Increased Bible placements and improved the national Bible distribution by 30%.
- Improved Bible efficiency by 40% across Uganda while working with the regional branches.
- Achieved recognition for outstanding contributions to community outreach.
- Created compelling presentations that drove donor interest and support.
- Organised community events, resulting in a 50% increase in visibility.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders for sustainable growth.
- Developed partnerships with local churches, boosting community engagement.
- Increased Bible placements by 30% through targeted outreach strategies.
Donor Relations Officer
The Bible Society of Uganda
Kampala
07.2015 - 10.2019
- Cultivated strong donor relationships, boosting retention by 40%. Implemented targeted outreach strategies, increasing donations by 25%.
- Developed donor communication plans, increasing engagement rates.
- Created compelling donor reports, showcasing impact and driving loyalty.
- Organised successful fundraising events, raising over $14,676 annually.
- Streamlined donor database management, improving efficiency by 40%.
- Trained teams on donor engagement best practices, improving overall effectiveness.
- Collaborated with Public Relations office to strengthen brand visibility and trust.
Volunteer Coordinator- Peer to Peer project
Restless Development Uganda
Jinja
02.2011 - 10.2013
- Developed impactful training programs for volunteers.
- Increased volunteer retention by 30% through effective mentorship.
- Led team of peer educators to significantly boost community engagement.
- Facilitated workshops that educated over 500 participants.
- Streamlined communication processes to enhance team collaboration and effectiveness.
- Implemented feedback systems to improve program effectiveness.
- Executed outreach campaigns that successfully engaged diverse audiences.
- Cultivated partnerships with local organizations for resource sharing.
- Boosted awareness of health initiatives in local schools.
- Achieved a 95% satisfaction rate in participant surveys.
Peer Educator- Peer Education
Kyambogo University Peer Education
Kampala
11.2009 - 11.2010
- Empowered peers through engaging workshops and interactive sessions.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to create inclusive learning environments.
- Increased participation in health programs by 50% through outreach efforts.
- Mobilised community members for AMICAALL Uganda HIV/AIDS prevention programmes through joint planning and organisation of health initiatives.
- Led health initiatives to improve community well-being that positively impacted communities' well-being.
- Fostered supportive community environment, strengthening peer relationships and trust.
- Mentored new educators, fostering leadership and growth within the team.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to create inclusive learning environments.
- Facilitated discussions that generated actionable insights and solutions.
- Facilitated open discussions, enhancing communication skills among participants.
- Developed tailored resources that improved learning outcomes significantly.
- Developed tailored resources, increasing accessibility to vital information.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within educational settings, creating a welcoming environment.
- Monitored progress and provided feedback, driving continuous improvement.
- Achieved recognition for outstanding contributions to peer education initiatives.
- Achieved recognition for outstanding contributions to peer education initiatives.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Planning and Management
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala01-2021
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Adult and Community Education
Kyambogo University
Kampala01-2011
A-Levels - History, Literature, Divinity/Fine Art
Booma International School
Mbarara01-2007
O-Level - Uganda Certificate of Education
Kinoni Girls' School
Mbarara01-2005
Skills
- Booking management
- Customer service
- Guest experience enhancement
- Client engagement
- Complaint management
- Conflict resolution
- Event coordination
- Community outreach
- Donor relations
- Relationship management
- Staff coordination
- Cost management strategies
- Decision making capacity
- Knowledge of hygiene standards
Training
- Community of practice for East African Regional Bible Societies implementing the Trauma Healing project. The Bible Society of Uganda. 27th - 30th June 2017.
- Caregivers’ training for people working with trauma-affected, The Bible Society of Uganda. 8th – 12th Feb 2016.
- Three days of advocacy training, It Takes Two (ITT) and DSW, 9th -11th December 2014.
- Certificate in Community facilitation skills, Mbarara University of Science and Technology & Healthy Child Uganda, 9th-20th Sept 2013.
- Training in communication with young people on Sexual & Reproductive Health issues, Rutgers WTF, 4th - 8th Mar 2013.
- Master facilitators’ training on developing a curriculum for upper primary classes, Rutgers WPF and Straight Talk Foundation. 21st – 24th Jan 2013.
- One-month training and five months of community work, Restless Development Uganda, Jan 2012 – Feb 2012.
- Completed a ten-day health workshop facilitated by TASO Uganda and AMICAALL Uganda Peer Education, Kyambogo University, 8th-17th May 2010
Timeline
Short term rental host
Astonish Furnished Homes
07.2024 - Current
Project Coordinator, Bible Placements
The Bible Society of Uganda
11.2019 - 07.2024
Donor Relations Officer
The Bible Society of Uganda
07.2015 - 10.2019
Volunteer Coordinator- Peer to Peer project
Restless Development Uganda
02.2011 - 10.2013
Peer Educator- Peer Education
Kyambogo University Peer Education
11.2009 - 11.2010
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Planning and Management
Uganda Management Institute
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Adult and Community Education
Kyambogo University
A-Levels - History, Literature, Divinity/Fine Art
Booma International School
O-Level - Uganda Certificate of Education
Kinoni Girls' School