AGAna Paula Gouvêa
@anapaulagouva
Experienced fundraiser with a passion for international development
FranceWhat I'm looking for
As a seasoned fundraising professional with over 15 years of experience in INGOs and UN Agencies, I have developed a strong expertise in major donor fundraising, partnerships development, and strategic planning. My background in economics and information management has equipped me with a unique ability to analyze complex data and develop effective fundraising strategies.
Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with various organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, the United Nations Refugee Agency, and Amnesty International. My experience has taught me the importance of building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and colleagues.
I hold an MBA from Universidade Cândido Mendes, a M.Sc. in Information Management & Systems from the University of California at Berkeley, and a graduate course in Economics from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. I am fluent in Portuguese and English, with an excellent command of French and a working knowledge of Spanish.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Independent Fundraising Consultant
European Democracy Youth Network
Jun 2024 - Present (11 months)
Designed fundraising strategies and developed pipelines for donor proposals. Focused on enhancing key proposal skills to improve fundraising outcomes.
Fundraising and Partnerships Manager
Forus International
May 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 7 months)
Secured over 7 million Euros from various donors and renewed support from key funding partners. Collaborated with teams to develop proposals and accountability reports.
Private Partnerships & Philanthropy Specialist
International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC
Mar 2020 - Apr 2022 (2 years 1 month)
Created and implemented fundraising strategies targeting high-net-worth individuals and corporations. Developed key donor programs and managed major unit budgets.
Private Sector Partnerships – Leadership Giving
United Nations Refugee Agency - UNHCR
Aug 2016 - Sep 2019 (3 years 1 month)
Implemented a major donor program and negotiated partnerships to raise funds for UNHCR. Engaged with key philanthropic organizations and organized high-level events.
Major Donor Consultant
Amnesty International
Sep 2014 - Nov 2014 (2 months)
Developed the strategic plan for the major donor program and organized events to engage potential donors. Created systems for donor tracking and communication.
Manager, Strategic Projects/ Major Donor Consultant
AFS Intercultural Programs
Mar 2014 - Jul 2016 (2 years 4 months)
Managed projects to promote intercultural education and secure funding. Developed strategies for major donor engagement and trained staff for fundraising efforts.
Major Donor Supervisor
Médecins Sans Frontières
Mar 2009 - Apr 2014 (5 years 1 month)
Created and expanded the Major Donor Unit, managing a portfolio of major donors and securing significant donations through strategic partnerships.
Fundraiser
The Rory Peck Trust
Aug 2008 - Aug 2008 (0 months)
Liaised with donors to raise funds for freelance journalists and organized the annual Rory Peck Awards to honor independent journalists.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidade Cândido Mendes
MBA
2016 -
UBUniversity of California, Berkeley
M. Sc, Information Management & Systems
2000 -
Institute of Social Studies
Post Graduate Course, Economic Policy and Planning
1988 -
UJUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Graduate Course, Economics
1984 -
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
FranceAuthorized to work in
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