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Business development specialist with seven years of experience in program and proposal development for donors in the public and private sectors including the U.S. government, foreign governments, and leading foundations and corporations working in public health, livelihoods, and poverty alleviation. |
 Contact David Colbourn
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Director, CEO, COP, President
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Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
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Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Business development specialist with seven years of experience in program and proposal development for donors in the public and private sectors including the U.S. government, foreign governments, and leading foundations and corporations working in public health, livelihoods, and poverty alleviation. Successfully manages large proposals to USAID, DFID, and other donors including managing local partnerships; overseeing the recruitment process for local project teams; contributing in part or whole to proposal writing and budget development; and conducting post-submission follow-up and assessment. Tracks donor trends for senior management and has networked at high levels at both the home office and field level. Holds a MBA specializing in international business, and a M.A. in international affairs. Has worked in several countries in Europe and Eurasia, Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
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Education: |
MBA, International Business
Temple University, The Fox School of Business
Philadelphia, PA
September 2009
•Coursework included study abroad in Mumbai, Tokyo, and Shanghai as part of Fox’s Tri-Continent program.
•Completed a team consulting project to develop a market entry strategy for USCC Seating LLC, located in Exton, PA.
M.A., International Affairs
University of Delaware
Newark, DE June 2003
• Teaching Assistant (2001-2003)
B.A., Political Science
Syracuse University Syracuse, NY
June 2000
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
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