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Multilingual (English, Nepalese, Hindi) development and fundraising professional with 10+ years of experience in fundraising, project management and development research. |
 Contact Deepti Kc
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Area of Expertise: |
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Communications, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
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Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Professional Experience: |
1) Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), Research Unit, Chennai, India (2008-Present)
Project Director
(Heading Livelihoods Initiative)
**(2008-2011) Headed a program called Microfinance Researchers Alliance Programme (MRAP) that focused on building research capacity amongst Indian professors interested in micro finance and financial inclusion.
**(2012-2015) Integral role in raising funds ($0.5 million) and commencing a Livelihoods Initiative Unit within IFMR. Under this Unit, a series of policy studies are conducted focusing on innovations and scale-up of livelihoods and financial inclusion programs.
**Assumed a leadership role in dissemination and policy outreach activities.
2) Columbia University, Department of Medicine, New York, USA (2005-2008)
Project Manager Managed a large-scale study - Multi Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis and Air Pollution (MESA Air).
**Started as a Research Associate and was promoted to Project Manager after a year. My team was successful in meeting the monitoring goals of the project.
3) WE ACT for Environmental Justice, New York, USA (2003-2005)
Research Associate
**Provided technical assistance and support for community organizing efforts to improve environmental health as part of community-based participatory research study with Columbia School of Public Health.
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Education: |
-Columbia University, New York, USA
Master of Science in Fundraising Management and Non-profit Administration
2006-2008
-Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma, USA
-Master of Science in Public Health and Environmental Engineering
2002-2003
-Regional Engineering College, Jaipur, India
Bachelor of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering
Honored with prestigious Undergraduate Scholarship from Indian Council of Cultural Relations, India
1997-2001
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
1) As the Head and Co-founder of the Livelihoods Initiative Unit at IFMR, I played an integral role in the design and implementation of a series of “human-centered” “practitioners- oriented” policy studies, focusing on the financial capabilities and livelihoods of the poor.
2) Partnered with the government and non-government implementing agencies to analyze the women-based livelihoods promotion programs in India. Played a key role in developing policy recommendations and cases for practitioners and policymakers.
3) Played a key role in developing Financial Education (FE) products for low-income clients, mainly women. These tools are designed to encourage the usage of the financial products and services. This FE programs can be applied for phones and tablets.
4) Volunteering as a fundraiser for an NGO called “Magasool” that promotes agricultural innovations in rural India
5) Volunteered for Make-A-Wish, New York Chapter (2004-2008). Outstanding Rookie Award in the year 2004
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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Years of Experience:
10-15 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, Nepalese, Hindi |
Nationality:
Nepal
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LinkedIn Profile:
linkedin.com/in/deeptikc
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