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konatee Greg Morris

@konateegregmorris

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I am an experienced nonprofit executive specializing in foundation fundraising and institutional grant strategy.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior nonprofit leadership role where I can drive foundation fundraising strategy, steward institutional donors, build prospect pipelines, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable impact while ensuring compliance.

I am a dynamic nonprofit executive with 17+ years securing six-, seven-, and eight-figure institutional grants and aligning funding strategies to mission objectives. I specialize in donor relationship management, proposal development, impact reporting, and building long-term philanthropic partnerships.

I have led cross-functional teams and managed multi-million-dollar budgets (up to $97M), developed global prospect pipelines, and stewarded institutional funders to deliver measurable impact. I am proficient with electronic submission and grant tracking platforms (grants.gov, Intelligrants), ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and maintain a strong focus on compliance, reporting, and operational rigor while advancing programmatic goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research & Policy Strategist

Research4Me

Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 (7 months)

Conducted research and policy analysis to inform strategic initiatives, developed policy recommendations, and engaged stakeholders to advance organizational objectives and influence decision-making.

Policy Analysis Research Data Synthesis Stakeholder Engagement Report Writing Advocacy Communication

Executive Director

Rescue

Jul 2020 - Dec 2024 (4 years 5 months)

Provided strategic leadership and governance, collaborating with the Board to align mission, compliance, and funding strategy while directing financial and operational functions for programs managing up to $67M annually.

Grant Management Strategic Leadership Budget Oversight Compliance Proposal Writing Stakeholder Engagement

Database & System Administrator

Department of Education

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Provided technical support and systems management, streamlined help desk workflows, and led a 15-member team while administering Active Directory and ensuring system availability.

Active Directory Help Desk Optimization Team Leadership Process Improvement Ticketing Systems Helpdesk Optimization

Program & Contract Manager

BNY Mellon

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)

Oversaw global humanitarian programs totaling over $97M, managed multi-country invoice processing and contract compliance, and used ERP systems to support financial planning and audit readiness.

Program Management Contract Management Oracle Microsoft Dynamics Financial Planning Compliance

Program Director

Charity Charter Group

Nov 2015 - Jan 2020 (4 years 2 months)

Led strategic program development and implementation, managed a $35M annual budget and a 700-person staff, and implemented a centralized invoice tracking system to improve billing accuracy and donor reporting.

Budget Management Compliance Impact Measurement Donor Reporting

Director of Operations

United Nations

Aug 2012 - Nov 2015 (3 years 3 months)

Directed a five-year multi-million-dollar infrastructure initiative and oversaw a $55M annual budget, implementing financial controls, approval workflows, and operational oversight for a 1,000-person staff.

Operations Management Project Management Budget Oversight Financial Control Risk Management Procurement

Director of Grant Management

IUCN

Nov 2007 - Jun 2013 (5 years 7 months)

Managed a $38.2M grant portfolio, led grant writing and donor reporting to secure funding for conservation initiatives, and coordinated financial tracking and compliance across programs with a 1,500-person staff.

Grant Management Fundraising Compliance Proposal Writing Donor Reporting Team Leadership