Alfred Chishima
Summary
Self-motivated development professional well-versed in individual, corporate and foundation fundraising techniques. Excellent track record of managing donor relationships and identifying new partnerships to increase fundraising support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Development Officer
Operation Mobilization Malawi (OM Malawi)
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Identified investment opportunities, threats and challenges to accurately forecast company budget.
- Developed and implemented marketing campaigns targeting donors.
- Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities, and processes for business team and data management organization.
- Coordinated events to encourage community involvement and increase awareness of organization's mission.
- Managed grant proposal development process, securing funding from multiple sources for key initiatives.
- Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships, and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.
- Created and implemented fundraising plans to encourage donations and distribute funding.
- Spearheaded annual giving campaigns for consistent revenue generation, utilizing effective messaging and communication techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions related to donations, grants, and sponsorships for compliance purposes.
- Developed case studies showcasing program successes that demonstrated the impact of donors'' investments.
- Increased donor engagement by implementing targeted marketing strategies and personalized outreach efforts.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment efforts to enhance community engagement while supporting fundraising activities.
Field Personnel Officer
Operation Mobilization Malawi
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Developed succession planning strategies, ensuring a seamless transition of leadership roles during times of change.
- Collaborated with department heads to establish performance metrics and monitor progress toward established targets.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Led training programs aimed at improving staff skills sets, increasing overall productivity within the organization.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Conducted thorough employee evaluations, providing constructive feedback to promote professional development.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment through open communication channels and regular feedback sessions.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Field Accountant
Operation Mobilization Malawi
01.2017 - 03.2022
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring prompt payment processing and minimizing bad debt exposure.
- Contributed to the implementation of a new accounting software system to streamline workflows and improve overall efficiency within the department.
- Assisted with special projects as needed, providing valuable financial expertise and analytical support to drive successful completion and achievement of project goals.
- Prepared detailed reports for external auditors during annual audit process, ensuring full compliance with accounting standards.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Reduced errors in financial statements by implementing strict internal controls and regular audits to maintain data integrity.
- Proactively identified areas for improvement within the accounting department, developing and implementing best practices that resulted in increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensured timely and accurate financial reporting with diligent review of general ledger accounts and thorough month-end close procedures.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Supported management decision-making by providing insightful financial analysis and recommendations based on quantitative data.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Social Worker
Life Trust, Zambia
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven approaches, identifying areas of improvement and implementing changes accordingly.
- Led workshops on topics relevant to client populations served, empowering individuals with valuable knowledge and tools for selfadvocacy.
- Reduced recidivism rates among at-risk youth by providing targeted interventions focused on skill-building, pro-social activities, and positive role modeling.
Trainer Coordinator
Operation Mobilization Malawi/Zambia
01.2012 - 04.2015
- Managed budgets for training programs, keeping expenses within established guidelines while maintaining high-quality offerings.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Increased trainer productivity by establishing clear expectations and providing ongoing support.
- Improved trainee performance with regular evaluations and constructive feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Evaluated external training providers to identify opportunities for partnership or outsourcing of specific courses as needed.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to ensure consistent training standards throughout the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Theology And Ministries - Theology
APC Bible College
Bangalore, India05.2024
BBA - Business Administration
Amity University
12.2023
Diploma - Effective Human Resource Administration
Alison Online Courses
UK10.2022
Diploma - Financial Accounting
Alison Online Courses
UK09.2022
Diploma - Business Administration And Management
Amity University
Nadia, India11.2018
Psychosocial Counseling
Zambia Counseling Council
Lusaka, Zambia10.2014
Diploma - Missiology Studies (
ProChristo Global Missions
Kabwe ,Zambia11.2011
Skills
- Prospect Research
- Community Networking
- Partnership Building
- Financial Reporting
- Proposal Development
- Budget Forecasting
- Strategic Thinking
- Team Management
- Supervision and leadership
- Interpersonal Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Public Speaking
Certification
Payspace Essentials Training (Payroll)
Professional and Life Skills
Languages
Bemba
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Financial Development Officer
Operation Mobilization Malawi (OM Malawi)
01.2020 - 03.2022
Field Personnel Officer
Operation Mobilization Malawi
03.2018 - 03.2022
Field Accountant
Operation Mobilization Malawi
01.2017 - 03.2022
Social Worker
Life Trust, Zambia
01.2016 - 12.2017
Trainer Coordinator
Operation Mobilization Malawi/Zambia
01.2012 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Theology And Ministries - Theology
APC Bible College
BBA - Business Administration
Amity University
Diploma - Effective Human Resource Administration
Alison Online Courses
Diploma - Financial Accounting
Alison Online Courses
Diploma - Business Administration And Management
Amity University
Psychosocial Counseling
Zambia Counseling Council
Diploma - Missiology Studies (
ProChristo Global Missions
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