Saruul Khishigjargal

Experience

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  Mongolian University of Science and Technology

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

  Visiting English Teacher

  +Planned and executed an ESL course for undergraduate students to pass English Proficiency Examinations (IELTS, TOEFL)+Designed syllabus and course by reviewing existing national and international university standards and materials+Reviewed and graded course materials while holding office hours for feedback sessions with students +Conducted mock IELTS, TOEFL examinations showcasing strong organizational skills

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  World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC)

  Oct 2016 - Feb 2017

  Research Intern

  +Translated and prepared policy documents and educational materials on the fibre sector and residential safety standards from English to Mongolian through the Canadian-Mongolian technical exchange initiative while working with lawyers, policy makers, and industry leaders from the public and private sector+Developed training proposals on CSR, market research report in the Fibre industry, workshops on HR policies, and other communication materials while working for the UNITERRA development programme +Conducted independent research on policies in residential construction to aid current projects Show less

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  McGill-Queen's University Press

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Office Assistant

  +Assisted in the outreach and marketing of publication materials to peer reviewers and external organizations+Managed and organized the inventory database of publication materials to process incoming and outgoing packages+Tracked monthly publication and shipping activities and prepared summary reports for supervisors

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  McGill University

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

  Fundraising Assistant

  + Provided logistical assistance for events, fundraising projects, donor cultivation, and stewardship activities at the McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences+ Identified donor prospects on multiple giving levels, from leadership to major gifts, using data analytics tools+ Managed, mined, and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data via McGill’s database to maintain data integrity and prospecting+ Drafted and edited broadcast letters, outreach emails, presentations, and contact reports in partnership with Development Officers + Conducted cold calls to prospects for donor engagement and stewardship+ Delivered research reports on the project leads and researchers at the Research Center for Cannabis + Prepared customized communication materials for the Reunion Classes at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Show less

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  McGill University - Desautels Faculty of Management

  Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  Teaching Assistant

  + Tutored students in Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation (MGPO 438), assisted in coursework, conducted Office Hours for students demonstrating adaptability in fast-paced environments and working styles+ Provided grading and evaluation assistance by examining large quantities of documents with minimal supervision

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  McGill University - Desautels Faculty of Management

  Sept 2020 - May 2021

  Integrated Management Fellowship

  + Conducted qualitative research, i.e., literature review and coded information on gender disparity in corporate mentorship, gender dynamics of expert authority, and gender language differences in patent innovation using natural language processing (NLP) models with faculty Professor Roman Galperin+ Co-founded WePartner, a startup facilitating collaboration between Indigenous Shelters and private sector companies to address technical, legal, and accounting needs through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives Show less

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  More Than Words

  May 2021 - Jul 2021

  Research and Event Planning Intern

  +Co-organized and facilitated two international online and hybrid events, Imbizo and the McGill International Cellphilm Festival for South African and Canadian Indigenous stakeholders, community partners, and researchers. Supervised by distinguished James McGill Professor, Claudia Mitchell and program manager Leann Brown+ Evaluated and presented the impact of COVID-19 on Canadian Indigenous Territories, translating the findings into six visually engaging infographics for enhanced accessibility on social media and the organization's website+ Created and assisted with digital content (videos, infographics), event reports, and promotional materials for a podcast and book publication + Built a collection of project resources for partner organizations and for project sustainability Show less

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  McGill University

  Feb 2022 - Feb 2024

  +Managed a personal portfolio of 85+ major gift prospects and donors for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, employing cultivation, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to secure gifts of 25K-100K. Successfully expanded market penetration into Boston and New York through personalized outreach and visits+Prepared proposals and grant applications to establish business relations with foundations and corporations, resulting in increased funding for student support funds like scholarships, bursaries, and experiential learning opportunities, as well as healthcare projects such as, the Caring Room for caregivers of people living with Dementia and the McGill Global Health Summer Institute programme at the Faculty+Executed a comprehensive action plan to identify, cultivate, solicit, and upgrade donors, leading to increased retention and upgraded gifts+Produced and recommended strategies for special direct market campaigns (print, electronic, and telephone) aligned with major gift efforts, resulting in higher donations+Developed communication materials for the cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgment, and stewardship of prospects, reinforcing donor loyalty strategies and fostering meaningful relationships and long-term engagement+Completed specialized fundraising training programs, including CASE SEIFR and McGill University Advancement: Fundraising Core Bootcamp program. Applied key learnings to enhance fundraising proficiency and delivered presentations to colleagues, contributing to knowledge transfer and best practices in the industry Show less + Managed the university-wide direct mail and email solicitation campaigns with an emphasis on segmentation and customization strategies leading to $3+ million dollars raised, contributing to the overall $12.9 million dollars raised in annual giving programs in 2022-23. Performed as the primary liaison with external vendors and internal faculty partners for seamless project execution+ Designed fundraising campaigns with a focus on the acquisition, reactivation and retention of Annual Fund donors+ Partnered with 11 faculties, students, and advancement teams to develop content for omni-channel marketing materials, including direct mail appeals, email solicitations, stationary, video campaigns, and social media content+ Managed special solicitation projects, such as a digital stewardship campaign for National Philanthropy Day as well as faculty specific collaborations, such as building reunion class giving campaigns with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and young alumni campaign with the Faculty of Law Show less

  • Development Officer

    Dec 2022 - Feb 2024

  • Annual Giving Officer

    Feb 2022 - Dec 2022
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  University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management

  Mar 2024 - now

  Development Officer

  +Execute and develop Rotman Giving Day campaign strategies to encourage participation from stakeholders and generate investments for innovative management education initiatives and student support funds, with emphasis on Reunion Class volunteer management and special fundraising projects management in group giving+Manage 600+ prospects using Blackbaud CRM for Leadership Annual Gift solicitations and MG pipeline growth, focusing on retention, reactivation, and acquisition+Serve as key divisional liaison for central University of Toronto fundraising campaigns, developing omni-channel fundraising strategies and marketing materials +Lead Dean's Society program and divisional Student Engagement Officers program to ensure effective stewardship, alumni engagement, and discovery activity through creating proposals, data analysis, and targeted interest groups+Maintain and manage revenue reviews, data integrity, and stewardship and communications reviews in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders Show less