Sara Birungi Namuddu
Non Profit
Kampala
Summary
I am a self-motivated, adaptable, and responsible individual with the ability to work respectfully in any work environment to achieve desired outcomes. I am also an outspoken and hardworking person with strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as vast experience in non-profit sector and project development work. Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director /Cofounder
Smart Transitions
1 2021 - Current
- Led the organization through its start-up phase, including fundraising, board development, and program launch.
- Identified and cultivated relationships with major foundations resulting in 25% that successfully increased donor base by 25% with grants of $310,0000.
- Successfully increased volunteer participation by 30%
- Successfully expanded the nonprofit's reach by developing new partnerships with other organizations
- Implemented new programs that increased efficiency by 30%.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Fostered a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization by engaging board members in active participation as fundraisers, ambassadors, and strategic partners of development efforts.
Programs Associate
Eastern African Sub Regional Support Initiative
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with Program Director to develop and implement program curriculum
- Assisted Program Director with program evaluation and assessment
- Conducted intake interviews with program participants
- Facilitated group sessions with program participants
- Attended weekly supervision meetings with Program Director
- Represented the organization in strategic donor workshops and partnerships with other organizations that saw an increase in 50% growth.
- Provided mentorship to junior team members, helping them build professional skills necessary for career advancement.
- Managed records for all programs and kept meticulous notes in system regarding changes and plan alterations.
Programs Associate
Uganda Media Women’s Association (UWMA)
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Performed outreach to community groups
- Conducted needs assessments
- Provided technical assistance
- Delivered training sessions
- Evaluated program effectiveness
- Drafted letters and emails on behalf of the Executive Director
- Provided administrative support to the Development Department
- Organized and managed all aspects of Development Department events
- Answered over 100 phone calls and provided customer service to donors and beneficiaries
- Maintained donor database and updated donor records.
Media Trainee
New Vision Uganda
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Led social media campaigns that increased brand awareness by 20%
- Wrote compelling stories that boosted website traffic by 30%
- Ideated and executed innovative marketing strategies that grew the company's customer base by 40%
- Developed relationships with key media contacts that resulted in positive media coverage.
Education
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing /Uganda Manageme
Uganda Management Insititute 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies
Daystar University
Kenya 04.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Project Management
Kenyan Institute of Management ▪
Nairobi ▪ Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
Staff Management
Affiliations
- Board Member Business Professional Women Uganda
- Rotary Club of Kampala City
- Chartered Institute of Marketing-UK
- Young African Leaders Initiative
- Zahara's Dream Initiative
Trainingsreceived
- Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles - Harvard University 2023 Ongoing.
- Entrepreneurship Training Program - Regent University 2017
- Received Trainings in Project Management and Monitoring and Evaluation by Primsa College 2021.
- Received Training in human rights database by United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner Sept 2018.
- Received Training in Board Governance by Care International Sept 2020.
- Received Training in Knowledge Management by Care International 2020
References
- Dr. Maggie Kigozi, Business Professional Women President, +256752717475, maggie.kigozi@gmail.com
- Mr. Clinton Mawanda, Consultant for Professional Courses Association Uganda, Plot44/52 Jinja Road, +256772720188, clinton.mawanda@gmail.com
Timeline
Programs Associate
Eastern African Sub Regional Support Initiative
01.2019 - 12.2020
Programs Associate
Uganda Media Women’s Association (UWMA)
06.2017 - 12.2018
Media Trainee
New Vision Uganda
01.2017 - 04.2017
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing /Uganda Manageme
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies
Daystar University
04.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Project Management
Kenyan Institute of Management ▪
04.2001 -
Executive Director /Cofounder
Smart Transitions
1 2021 - Current
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