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Duncan Chalmers

Duncan Chalmers

University Ministry Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Partnerships & Fund Development | Climate Justice | Youth Empowerment | Accessible Education

  • Education

    • University of Waterloo

      2021 - 2022
      Master of Development Practice Development Economics and International Development

      The Master of Development Practice (MDP) offered through the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED) at the University of Waterloo is part of a Global Association of MDP programs. The MDP is a professional course-based, 16-month, cross-disciplinary program which positions graduates as global development practitioners. With a focus on sustainable development, the MDP offers courses from four intersecting areas: health, natural, social, and management sciences.The Global… Show more The Master of Development Practice (MDP) offered through the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED) at the University of Waterloo is part of a Global Association of MDP programs. The MDP is a professional course-based, 16-month, cross-disciplinary program which positions graduates as global development practitioners. With a focus on sustainable development, the MDP offers courses from four intersecting areas: health, natural, social, and management sciences.The Global Association of MDP Programs includes all programs offering a Master’s in Development Practice (MDP), situated at universities around the world, and a broad range of MDP collaborating organizations. Currently, the Global Association consists of 26 MDP programs, offered at universities in 19 countries on six continents, and more than 50 collaborating organizations ranging from local and regional governmental and non-governmental public and private organizations, to large, multi-national agencies. Show less

    • University of Victoria

      2013 - 2018
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Distinction Anthropology and Geography

  • Experience

    • The Church of St. George the Martyr

      Apr 2016 - May 2017
      University Ministry Coordinator

    • Sorrento Centre Anglican Church of Canada

      Apr 2016 - Sept 2016
      Farm and Grounds Program Coordinator

    • Karenni Social Development Center

      Jun 2017 - Dec 2017
      Training Program Facilitator (Refugee Education)

      Refugee education internship offered through the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives at the University of Victoria.

    • University of Victoria

      Jan 2018 - May 2018
      International Internship Program Assistant - Centre for Asia Pacific Initiatives (CAPI)

    • Karenni Social Development Center

      Aug 2018 - Jan 2019
      Refugee Education Facilitator & Program Manager

      Designed, planned, facilitated, and delivered human rights-centred curriculum for KSDC's Advanced Community Management Training Course.Responsibilities included:- Curriculum Design- Training/workshop facilitation- Schedule development and management- Financial management and proposal writingThe Karenni Social Development Center is a small community-based organization located on the Thai-Myanmar border. They run successful training programs for Karenni youth in Human Rights, Democracy, Law, Environment, Community Management, IT, and English. The main goal of KSDC is to improve the lives of Karenni refugees who have suffered human rights abuses by enabling young refugees to become advocates in non-violent social change, and equipping them with the tools they need to help build a peaceful, democratic society, based on the rule of law. Show less

    • The Mustard Seed Street Church

      Feb 2019 - Jul 2023
      Business Development & Grants Officer

      Management of the organization's grant portfolio ($1m+), including grants research, proposal writing, liaising with funders, contract management, and reporting. Increased funding received by 50+% over 4 years.Coordination of community engagement efforts for the organization, including: management of 3rd party events; acting as corporate/business liaison; social media management and communications design; design and delivery of food security education programming.With the goal of elevating levels of urban food security across Southern Vancouver Island, The Mustard Seed currently operates BC's third largest food bank and one of the province's largest food rescue operations, positively impacting over 50,000 individuals per month. Show less

    • MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates)

      May 2022 - Dec 2022

      Supported new business development initiatives through:- The facilitation of comprehensive research regarding agri-food market systems actors in the East Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific regions. - Development and refinement of donor profiles for MEDA's primary institutional funders, including Global Affairs Canada, USAID, the Mastercard Foundation, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. - Consolidation and analysis of past winning and unsuccessful project bids.- Policy analysis of governmental development frameworks/plans, with a particular focus on food security and agricultural development- Project management support for project bids focused on food systems diversification and resilience. Show less

      • Partnerships and New Business Development Associate

        Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

      • Global Programs Intern - Latin America & Caribbean, Eastern Europe and Asia Pacific (LEAP)

        May 2022 - Aug 2022

    • The University of British Columbia

      Jul 2023 - now
      Development Officer - Annual Giving

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Social Justice inFocus Program Chair & Board Liason - Youth Council

      Issued by Alongside Hope (formerly PWRDF) on Jan 2018
      Alongside Hope (formerly PWRDF)Associated with Duncan Chalmers