Naomi Nwagboso

Impact: Secured significant grant funding, including several multi-year grants, expanding project reach, benefiting over 15,000 children annually

• Managing and expanding UK-based literacy programmes (UK Reads) to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged children and young people in low-income communities across the UK
• Developed and executed tailored funding strategies across the UK and other global projects including Nigeria, US and Columbia, securing support from trusts, foundations, corporates, and individual donors
• Identified opportunities for programme sustainability, growth, and collaborative stakeholder engagement
• Led programme monitoring and evaluation processes to ensure measurable impact and alignment with organisational goals
• Oversaw communication strategies to raise awareness of literacy challenges and engage diverse stakeholders
• Managed teams of volunteers, facilitators, and programme staff to ensure effective delivery of workshops and outreach
• Established partnerships with schools, businesses, and community-based organisations to amplify project reach
• Managed database of donors including contact details, donation history and preferences improving overall relationship management.

Impact: Enabled small charities and businesses to scale programme delivery or service demonstrating sustainable growth through successful funding strategies

• Collaborated with multiple charities on short-term projects to develop fundraising and growth strategies, improve grant applications, and secure initial funding for programme delivery
• Supported start-up organisations by designing development frameworks and delivering immediate organisation development goals
• Supporting with marketing and communication campaigns

1yr+ Contact under Self Employment

Impact: Successfully supported a diverse range of charities and community groups in developing strong and sustainable fundraising strategies

• Supported 10+ charities, including community-focused organisations such as Hull Deaf Centre and health charities like Plasma of Hope (Sickle Cell charity), to strengthen their fundraising capacity
• Designed tailored funding proposals and donor stewardship plans to build long-term partnerships and improve financial sustainability
• Raised over £15,000 monthly through trusts, foundations, and corporate donors
• Created communications campaigns and social media strategies to raise awareness and attract funding
• Enhanced grant applications, impact reporting, and programme alignment with funder priorities

1yr+ Contact under Self Employment

Impact: Successfully supported the growth of their CIC during its second and third year, playing a key role in administration, fundraising, and communications

• Developed and executed their fundraising strategy, securing grants, managing donor relations, and identifying new partnership opportunities to ensure long-term sustainability
• Led communications and social media strategy, enhancing visibility and audience engagement to increase support and awareness
• Prepared and submitted funding applications and grant proposals, aligning with donor priorities and maximising available funding opportunities
• Managed administrative functions, including financial tracking, database management, and operational support to ensure smooth programme delivery
• Coordinated monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes, ensuring data was collected and analysed to measure impact and report on outcomes
• Produced detailed progress reports for funders, summarising organisational performance, donor stewardship, and programme impact
• Attended board meetings and relevant events, providing updates and contributing to strategic planning and decision-making processes
• Supported the organisation's growth strategy by identifying opportunities for programme expansion and ensuring initiatives aligned with their long-term vision
• Exhibited software development best practices to achieve and surpass KPIs.

Impact: Successfully ran events with 100-200 women in regular attendance, empowering them through education, skills development, and advocacy

• Founded and managed Play Women Africa, an initiative focused on empowering young women through education, skills development, and advocacy
• Designed and executed events, seminars, and partnerships with stakeholders such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the British High Commission
• Collaborated with NGOs, government agencies, and corporate sponsors to implement impactful women's empowerment programmes
• Identified growth opportunities and expanded programme reach across key regions in Africa
• Played a pivotal role in strengthening organisational capacity and ensuring long-term sustainability
• Delivered high-quality events using creative planning strategies.
• Obtained client feedback to determine improvements for future events.
• Welcomed guests into venues, showing them to tables and providing menus.
• Collaborated with marketing teams to amplify event exposure.

Impact: Contributed to the successful launch of multiple campaigns, resulting in increased brand visibility and consumer engagement

• Supported the development and execution of innovative marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and consumer engagement
• Cultivated relationships with retail partners and stakeholders to drive sales growth and meet brand objectives
• Coordinated brand campaigns and product launches, ensuring consistency with global brand goals and identity