Nooreen Dossa
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
I am a purpose-driven leader with over a decade of experience in strategic partnerships, fundraising, and advancing gender equity through education. As Director, Strategic Engagement – APAC at Educate Girls, I lead philanthropic and institutional partnerships to support large-scale enrolment and learning initiatives for out-of-school girls in India.
Previously part of the global leadership team at ygap, I bring expertise in grant writing, donor stewardship, and impact storytelling, with a proven track record of securing and managing multi-million dollar funding. I excel in building values-aligned, long-term partnerships with foundations, institutional donors, and HNWIs.
My approach combines strategic thinking with operational rigor, ensuring alignment, transparency, and accountability across all donor engagements to drive sustainable social impact.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Strategic Engagement ,Asia Pacific Region
Educate Girls
10.2024 - Current
- Lead philanthropic and strategic partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region to drive scale and impact.
- Write and manage high-quality grants and donor reports, ensuring alignment with institutional donor expectations.
- Cultivate and steward relationships with philanthropists, foundations, and institutional donors.
- Design and execute targeted campaigns and events to engage and retain donors.
- Leverage storytelling and data to showcase impact and strengthen donor trust and accountability.
Philanthropy & Partnerships - Leadership Team
ygap Ltd
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Led the vision for philanthropic and strategic partnerships as part of the ygap global leadership team.
- Wrote grants and manage donor reporting for institutional donors, ensuring accuracy and alignment with donor expectations.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with philanthropists and institutional donors.
- Developed and executed meaningful events and campaigns to acquire and retain donors.
- Utilised impactful storytelling and responsible stewardship to showcase impact and drive donor engagement.
Philanthropic Grants Manager
Austin Health
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with researchers and clinicians to develop a prospects pipeline and write grant applications for submission to Trusts and Foundations.
- Managed relationships with institutional donors, organised stewardship events, and submitted acquittal reports to demonstrate impact and secure long-term and multi-year agreements.
- Developed Cases for Support and Impact Reports to effectively communicate the value and outcomes of initiatives.
Senior Fundraising Specialist
Able Australia Services
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Mentored the fundraising team to effectively implement the fundraising strategy.
- Developed a comprehensive fundraising strategy aimed at diversifying revenue sources and facilitating a multichannel approach.
- Collaborated closely with the Data Analyst on the CRM system, focusing on segmentation, mapping donor journeys, data validation, and efficacy to enhance donor engagement and reporting.
- Created meaningful and compelling campaigns to retain and acquire donors, with a special emphasis on major donors and corporate partnerships, utilising strategic grant applications and donor stewardship practices.
Campaign Manager
Melbourne Business School
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive fundraising and communication strategy, including a stakeholder engagement plan, to drive organisational success.
- Created and executed a donor retention strategy to strengthen relationships with existing supporters and re-engage lapsed donors, utilising effective donor reporting practices.
- Designed and launched meaningful and compelling campaigns to amplify the impact of the Business School, incorporating grant writing and institutional donor engagement.
Fundraising and Social Media Manager
ICARE Australia
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Developed and implemented a communication and fundraising strategy, supported by a stakeholder engagement plan, to drive donor relations and reporting.
- Represented the organisation at various forums to explore and establish corporate partnerships, enhancing donor engagement and funding opportunities.
- Created presentations, project proposals, and two-pagers to approach potential donors.
- Wrote grant applications and prepared detailed donor reports.
Communication Manager
Educate Girls - India
10.2011 - 03.2014
- Developed and executed comprehensive communication and public relations campaigns to enhance organisational visibility and impact.
- Managed Educate Girls' brand image across all traditional and digital marketing platforms, ensuring consistent and effective messaging.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with major gift donors, philanthropic organisations, and corporate partners through targeted field visits and strategic engagement.
Independent Consultant
Self employed
01.2007 - 09.2011
- Developed communications and fundraising strategies.
- Wrote grant applications for organisations and raised over $500,000.
- Produced annual reports, newsletters and progress reports for several not-for-profit organisations.
Assistant Director
SHARE - India
04.2007 - 02.2010
- Established systems and processes for effective program and team management.
- Managed partnerships and relationships with donors and supporters.
- Represented SHARE/MarketPlace Handwork of India at various exhibitions and events in India and the United States of America.
Partner Support Officer
Catholic Relief Services - India
07.2004 - 12.2006
- Monitored, evaluated and provided technical support to partners, mainly implementing HIV and AIDS and anti-human trafficking interventions
- Developed project proposals and documented best practices
- Worked closely with the Program Quality Team to design and raise $1 million to fund anti-human trafficking projects across India
Education
Women in Leadership Program -
Melbourne Business School (Australia)
2023
Master of Strategic Communication Management -
Monash University (Australia)
2022
Certificate Course in Digital Marketing -
General Assembly (Australia)
2016
MBA in Social Entrepreneurship -
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (India)
2013
Global Social Benefit Incubator Program -
Santa Clara University (USA)
2013
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Mumbai (India)
2001
Skills
- Strategic Visioning
- Global Perspective
- Effective Decision Making
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Business Development
- Leadership and People Development
Online Publications
- Business Corporations' Adoption of Women's Empowerment Principles, a research sponsored by CARE India and UN Women, Global Compact, issuu.com/careindia/docs/care_wep_primer.
- Best Practices followed by FHI 360's Aastha Project, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
References
Available on request
Timeline
Director Strategic Engagement ,Asia Pacific Region
Educate Girls
10.2024 - Current
Philanthropy & Partnerships - Leadership Team
ygap Ltd
03.2023 - 10.2024
Philanthropic Grants Manager
Austin Health
07.2021 - 09.2022
Senior Fundraising Specialist
Able Australia Services
07.2019 - 03.2021
Campaign Manager
Melbourne Business School
11.2017 - 07.2019
Fundraising and Social Media Manager
ICARE Australia
02.2015 - 06.2015
Communication Manager
Educate Girls - India
10.2011 - 03.2014
Assistant Director
SHARE - India
04.2007 - 02.2010
Independent Consultant
Self employed
01.2007 - 09.2011
Partner Support Officer
Catholic Relief Services - India
07.2004 - 12.2006
Master of Strategic Communication Management -
Monash University (Australia)
Certificate Course in Digital Marketing -
General Assembly (Australia)
MBA in Social Entrepreneurship -
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (India)
Global Social Benefit Incubator Program -
Santa Clara University (USA)
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Mumbai (India)
Women in Leadership Program -
Melbourne Business School (Australia)
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