Tabinda Ghani, MSW,MBA,PMP

Experience

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  Amaanah Refugee Services

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2014

  Senior Director of Programs and Operations

  Raised $250k+ annually through fundraising at annual galas and key donor presentations.Successfully researched and wrote grants, securing $100k for social integration programming.Developed and implemented a $600,000 budget for after-school programs, distribution events, support groups, and client services, impacting thousands of individuals and families.Led the development of 50+ programs and events, conducting needs assessments, collaborating with national organizations, and implementing successful models.Tracked departmental goals for monthly evaluation and grants, conducting weekly staff meetings to evaluate progress and improve processes. Show less

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  YES Prep Public Schools

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Education Pioneers Graduate Fellow

  Evaluated low-income population growth around 11 schools, forecasting transportation needs and costs, resulting in a savings of $12 million.Designed a strategic growth plan to expand capacity by 202%, including facility improvements and additional construction.

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  Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2018

  Manager of Health Care Integration and Case Management

  Led and trained a team of employees and interns across multiple counties to maintain quality control of assessment programs, program evaluation, and grant compliance, resulting in a 100% departmental size growth.Executed the Case Management Module in the ServTracker database, improving service tracking and analysis.Expanded referral networks and formalized partnerships with external stakeholders, enhancing case follow-ups and increasing client access to services.Implemented new processes and procedures in data collection, form management, and communication, improving departmental efficiency to serve 4,300+ seniors.Managed grant compliance, securing $13.1 million in grants. Show less

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  Family Houston

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

  Director of Financial Stability

  Led a collaborative effort with an 8-partner team across the United Way THRIVE initiative, providing financial coaching alongside employment coaching, housing assistance, and case management.Oversaw a team of 12 staff, achieving a 40% program growth and assisting an additional 118 families in moving towards financial stability.Created data visualization dashboards using Excel and Tableau to manage financial and programming risks, facilitating agile decision-making.Coached staff in five different offices to meet or exceed goals to ensure grant compliance. Show less

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  Change Machine, formerly The Financial Clinic

  Oct 2019 - Dec 2020

  Assistant Director Of Business Development

  Managed a portfolio of 75 large nonprofits with budgets exceeding $500k, assisting clients in obtaining funding for Salesforce licenses and a financial coaching platform post-pandemic.Developed strategic partnerships with executive teams at nonprofits across the country to enhance visibility.

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  Ghani Impact Solutions

  Dec 2019 - now

  Founder and Principal Consultant

  Conduct comprehensive organizational assessments, identifying improvement areas and crafting action plans to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.Design and deliver training workshops on nonprofit management and program evaluation, empowering clients to navigate grant processes and ensure long-term stability.

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  Humana Foundation

  Jan 2021 - Nov 2022

  Portfolio Officer

  Managed a $9 million grantee portfolio comprising nonprofits and educational institutions across the United States.Collected monthly grantee data based on predefined KPIs and created informative dashboards for the senior leadership team.Designed and implemented capacity-building support programs, including storytelling, for the first grantee cohort of BIPOC-led nonprofits engaged in systems change work.Operationalized data collection processes with grantees to capture quantitative and qualitative program data, presenting ROI analysis to the foundation's Board of Directors.Collaborated with Humana stakeholders, government partners, and external nonprofit organizations to identify challenges and co-create solutions in selected focus communities.Contributed to cross-functional CSR teams, facilitating opportunities for employees to increase donations through volunteerism and company match. Show less