Joanne Hand

Background

About Joanne Hand

Most of my professional life has been based in nonprofit charity work. SUMMARY OF KEY SKILLS -Relationship Management with diverse stakeholders -Forms collaborative partnerships to accomplish collective goals -Public Speaker -Broad experience in multiple social justice issues -Meets fundraising targets, and exceeds them -Identifies and acquires new funding streams -Maintains donor relationships -Initiates and cultivates new donor relationships -Prioritises work tasks to meet goals and time constraints -Strategic thinker and creative problem solver -Fundraising events -Volunteer management -Skilled in writing newsletters, grant applications, newspaper articles -Computer competencies in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook Express; CRM; Website development and social media PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES -I work best with clearly defined goals and targets -I never lose sight of the ‘big picture’ when managing a project to ensure that projects accomplish the outcomes intended -I’m self-motivated to make a difference in the lives people -I like the challenge of making something from nothing, overcoming obstacles to create value for our community -I believe in being gracious to everyone, offering a non-judgmental attitude, and always seeking ways to connect with all types of people PERSONAL STATEMENT: “Severe human rights abuse due to human trafficking, sexual exploitation and gender based violence, is a gritty issue to tackle, but our world will not be free of it if we do nothing, say nothing. It is our commitment to learn about the issues, comprehend their impact in our world, and begin to make better decisions on how we choose to live our lives, that we will create a world which values all human beings and protects their right to freedom.”