Alessandro Colicci

Experience

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  UNHCR

  Oct 2012 - Oct 2014

  The United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees is a UN Agency with the mandate to protect refugee and displaced communities all over the world.As a Face-to-Face Fundraising City Manager in the Individual Fundraising Department, I launched, developed, and managed the UNHCR In-House Face-to-Face Fundraising Program in Naples and the Campania Region. I led a team of thirty fundraisers and a team leader, overseeing recruitment, logistics, and performance management to drive the Organization’s growth through private donations. Show less

  • F2F fundraising City Manager

    Feb 2014 - Oct 2014

  • F2F fundraising Team Leader

    Nov 2013 - Jan 2014

  • F2F fundraising Frontliner

    Oct 2012 - Oct 2013
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  Save the Children Italia

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2018

  F2F Fundraising Officer

  Save the Children is one of the largest INGOs in the world, whose Mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.As a Face-to-Face Officer in the Individual Fundraising Department, I was responsible for launching and managing the National In-House Face-to-Face Fundraising Program, as well as overseeing the Organization's outsourced Face-to-Face initiatives. My work focused on securing vital resources from private donors to support the Organization's mission. Show less

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  WWF Italia

  Jun 2018 - Apr 2021

  Individual Giving Manager

  World Wide Fund for Nature is the world's largest conservation Organisation whose Mission is to build a future in which humans could thrive in harmony with nature.I led the Regular Donors and Members Acquisition area within the Individual Giving Fundraising Department. I managed both online and offline channels—including DRTV, Face-to-Face Fundraising, Telemarketing, and Digital Fundraising—to secure essential resources from private donors in support of the Organization's Conservation Program. Show less

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  24ORE Business School

  Feb 2020 - Feb 2020

  Lecturer

  Lecturer - Executive Master “International Cooperation, NGO, no profit sector”

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  SOS Children's Villages International

  Apr 2021 - now

  Individual giving and fundraising development responsible for the Region CEE/CIS/MEAs the Head of Individual Giving Development, I specialize in launching and expanding fundraising programs across the CEE, CIS, and ME regions. With a strong background in business development and project management, I lead the entire lifecycle of fundraising initiatives—from strategy design and market entry to implementation and growth.Key areas of expertise include:Project Management: Successfully managing end-to-end development of fundraising programs, ensuring timelines, KPIs, and objectives are met.Business Development: Driving expansion in new markets by identifying opportunities, building local partnerships, and customizing approaches for each country.Leadership & Team Building: Recruiting, training, and mentoring teams across multiple countries to execute high-impact fundraising strategies.Event Management: Organizing and facilitating large-scale online and offline events to strengthen networking, knowledge sharing, and regional collaboration.I am passionate about empowering teams to reach their full potential and creating sustainable growth in the fundraising sector. Show less As an Advisor in Individual Giving Development, I supported the creation and growth of fundraising programs across multiple countries in the CEE, CIS, and ME regions. I provided hands-on guidance to local teams, helping them implement successful fundraising strategies.Key contributions included:Project Support: Assisted in the planning and execution of fundraising projects, ensuring alignment with regional goals and best practices.Business Development: Played a key role in identifying new opportunities and markets, laying the foundation for future fundraising growth.Team Training: Facilitated training sessions and workshops to empower local staff with the knowledge and skills needed for effective fundraising.Event Coordination: Supported the organization of both online and offline events, fostering networking and collaboration between countries.This role allowed me to build a solid foundation in project management and business development, setting the stage for my growth in leadership roles within the fundraising sector. Show less

  • Head of Individual Giving Development Central Eastern Europe, Middle East and CIS

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Individual Giving Advisor for the Region CEE/CIS/ME

    Apr 2021 - Apr 2023
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  Fundraising.it

  Jul 2021 - now

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