Adnan J.

Experience

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  STEP Inc

  Jul 2012 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  Utilized a data-driven approach to fundraising, and raised > $ 1.2 million through annual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, digital giving, events, and canvassing.•Created a culture of philanthropy by adopting a participatory approach to decision-making that resulted in increased engagement of staff, board, and volunteers.•Built long-term relationships with local corporations, civil society, and 100+ individual donors across six countries. Secured multi-year commitments of five & six-figure gifts to sustain projects.•Recruited, trained, and oversaw a cross-functional team including staff and 70 + volunteers spanning six cities.•Implemented a robust donor-centric stewardship plan by maintaining transparent communications and sharing impact reports with donors.• Successfully turned around the organization through strategic planning and rebranding. Show less

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  Zaawiya Trust School

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2021

  Project Coordinator

  I was involved in the full fundraising cycle including donor identification, qualification, solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship. I was able to help the nonprofit in raising more than $500,000 for its $2 million capital campaign. The fundraising responsibilities involved individual, foundation, and corporate giving.

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  O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

  Based on my performance in the fall, I've been given an opportunity to work as TA for another graduate level course i.e. Intro to Comparative & International Affairs for the Spring semester. In my first semester, I've taken the responsibility of Teaching assistant for a graduate course Sustainable Development at Paul H. O'Neill school of Public and Environmental Affairs Bloomington.

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Oct 2021 - Jan 2022
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  American Red Cross of Indiana

  Sept 2023 - Sept 2024

  Development Stewardship Volunteer

  I'm responsible for stewardship activities that includes donor communications through print/electronic or social media, acknowledgments of gifts, and donor data management using Salesforce.

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  CRPS Warriors Foundation

  Sept 2023 - Jun 2024

  Fundraising Assistant

  I’m working with the fundraising team to support the advancement goals of the foundation. The job responsibilities include prospect identification, cultivation, gift solicitation, and stewardship. It also involves grant search and writing.

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  Lotus Education and Arts Foundation Inc.

  Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

  Gifts Manager

  I am responsible for fundraising efforts at Lotus focusing individual donors including major donors. I am working closely with the executive director and Partnerships Manager on identifying potential donors, building relationships, soliciting funds, reaching out to donors to strengthen the financial base, and providing tailored stewardship to its major donors.