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Ramses Man

Ramses Man

Global Fundraising Director
Amsterdam

Summary

Since 1999, I have been driven by a commitment to building a fairer world, bringing together expertise in leadership, strategic fundraising, and impactful communication.


My career has been defined by a global perspective, with nearly a decade spent outside Europe, shaping strategies that blend cultural understanding with innovative approaches to engagement and growth.


I specialize in fostering dynamic and high-performing teams, adeptly managing remote and diverse staff across multiple continents.


Currently, as the Global Fundraising Director at Amref Health Africa's HQ, I lead efforts to expand our global Individual Giving programs and oversee transformative initiatives that align strategy with impact. My role reflects not just a focus on fundraising but also a dedication to cultivating collaborative environments that drive sustainable change.


Inspired by the Rule of Benedictus, I prioritize balance, stewardship, and a community-focused mindset in my work. This philosophy guides my leadership style, emphasizing shared purpose, ethical decision-making, and long-term vision.


As a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) since 2006, I bring a wealth of experience across five continents, spanning marketing communication, strategic relationship management, investment funding, and content development.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
33
33

Countries I have worked in

Work History

Global Fundraising Director

Amref Health Africa HQ
12.2020 - Current
  • Company overview: Amref Health Africa is Africa's leading health NGO with 3000+ staff and over $200M annual turnover
  • With global headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a staff that is 97% African, we are using African solutions and expertise to meet urgent needs of communities
  • As Global Fundraising Director and a member of Amref Health Africa's senior leadership team, I am providing leadership, strategic direction, oversight, coordination and priority setting for Amrefs Fundraising teams to sustain and expand our individual fundraising globally, resulting in organizational growth
  • I manage a multidisciplinary team based in five countries, skillfully balancing virtual collaboration with meaningful in-person meetings to foster connection and alignment
  • I have developed a $16M revolving fund for substantial, targeted investments in promising markets
  • Improved donor retention rates by implementing thoughtful stewardship practices and timely acknowledgment processes
  • Driven results-oriented digital campaigns that led to an increase in recurring donations within our network of supporters.
  • Utilized ground-up approach to integrating CRM resources for effective tracking of donations, contacts, and donor history

Acting Chief Executive Officer

Amref Health Africa Nordic
06.2021 - 04.2023
  • Guiding Amrefs office in Sweden as it conducted a search for a permanent CEO
  • Responsible for programs, finance, Board engagement, partnerships, fundraising activities, and communication (with local authorities)
  • Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance
  • Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs and increasing profitability


Fundraising Consultant

Ramses Man Development Services
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • I consulted NGO staff and leadership in a variety of sectors, providing independent advice and support in developing and/or executing strategic fundraising plans

Interim Senior Global Account Manager

Plan International
01.2020 - 07.2020
  • Company overview: Plan International is an international development and humanitarian organisation that advances children's rights and equality for girls
  • Managing Plan lnternational's global partnership with Accenture, including budget allocations and resource management for the entire partnership, developing new proposals, etc, replacing the two regular account managers during both their maternity leaves


Interim Fundraising Strategist

Plan International
01.2020 - 07.2020
  • Leading the reintroduction of the Child Sponsorship product in the Dutch market, including steering the external agency and internal marketing colleagues for the development of direct mail packs, Facebook ads campaign, SEO/ SEA, etc

Interim Manager Marketing and Fundraising

Plan International
07.2019 - 01.2020
  • Managed and motivated a team of 23 private fundraisers for 6 months, while the role was recruited on a permanent basis
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve integrated fundraising campaigns and large-scale participatory fundraising initiatives, including F2F, online, direct mail, TM, major donors, legacies and events

Senior Regional Development Director Europe

Conservation International
09.2017 - 07.2019
  • Company overview: CI is an international NGO with 28 offices worldwide and >200M USO annual income, that is leveraging its 30 years of experience in field conservation, policy engagement and scientific research to demonstrate that protecting ecosystems is an essential part of the world's response to climate change
  • Research, strategize and execute further growth of CI's major gifts and foundations fundraising program in key markets across Europe, including the Netherlands, France, UK and Switzerland
  • In this role I have developed and managed relations with several of CI's (corporate) foundation donors in Europe, including the proposal, contract and implementation phase of several large grants (300K-1M euro)


Development and Communications Director

Conservation International
01.2015 - 07.2018
  • Finding support to develop local solutions to global environmental problems by identifying and attracting Major Donors, Foundations, Corporate partners and Public Funders in Suriname, the US and in Europe
  • Guiding the strategy for communications, PR, website, and public relations messages to consistently articulate CI Suriname's mission and CI's global brand
  • Responsible for organizing several high end donor sojourns with international Board Members and UHNWI
  • Mentored local (junior) staff members on effective communication techniques, driving professional growth within the team

Director/ Founder

CliniClowns
12.2013 - 11.2016
  • Company overview: CliniClowns Suriname Foundation is a hospital clowning organization that offers diversion and fun to children who are having a rough time through illness, trauma or a disability
  • Set up the organisation in close cooperation with CliniClowns Netherlands and CliniClowns Curacao
  • Secured funding from multinational cooperations like Rosebel Goldmines, Apache Oil and KLM Airlines
  • Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company's overall growth strategy and market reach

Fundraising Partner/ Founder

Nassau
11.2008 - 10.2013
  • Company overview: Nassau is a full service fundraising company, with a specialization in Major Donor Fundraising and Recruitment services for senior level fundraising jobs
  • As Partner/ co-founder at Nassau, I established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions
  • Led team of professionals in high-stakes projects, ensuring timely completion and exceeding expectations of clients like Wageningen University, KWF (Dutch Cancer Society), Greenpeace, University Twente, Dutch Bible Society, etc by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals
  • Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and enforced compliance with regulations across organization


CEO

Delphi Fundraising
12.2003 - 11.2008
  • Company overview: Delphi was a direct response fundraising agency with in depth expertise in analysis, prospecting, donor development and retention programs using techniques as F2F, Direct Mail and Telemarketing
  • At Delphi, we served Dutch household charity brands, like the Dutch Heart Foundation, Oxfam Novib, Friends of the Earth (Milieudefensie) and Dutch Red Cross
  • Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative services like Legacy marketing and social media fundraising
  • As CEO, I developed and managed a high-performance team (20 pax) for improved productivity and efficiency
  • Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts

Strategic Consultant

WWAV
12.2002 - 12.2003
  • Strategic Consulting at Zalpha (strategic consulting department of WWAV, which was part of Rapp Collins)
  • Developed comprehensive strategies for clients, effectively addressing their unique communication/ marketing/ fundraising challenges and goals
  • Delivered insights by conducting qualitative and quantitative in-depth market research and analysis, guiding clients towards informed decision making

Fundraiser

Medical Committee Netherlands-Vietnam
12.2001 - 11.2002
  • Company overview: MCNV is an international NGO working on Public Health in South East Asia
  • I developed and implemented a fundraising content training program for the local Vietnamese field staff
  • After my stay in Vietnam I developed impactful fundraising strategies to maximize donations and meet fundraising goals at the fundraising department in Amsterdam, incl introducing a successful legacy marketing campaign


Managing partner

Solidaid Online
05.1999 - 05.2001
  • Founding and building an online fundraising internet startup, specialized in donation portals
  • The goal of Solidaid Online was making giving to charities more fun and transparent for the donors
  • Oversaw financial management of the firm, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
  • Negotiated contracts with (NGO) clients, securing profitable partnerships for the company

Education

Executive Leadership Certificate - Managing for Execution

Cornell University
01.2015 - 12.2015

Masterclass Course - Political campaigning

BKB Academy
Amsterdam, Netherlands
01.2002 - 12.2004

Bachelor - Small Business and Retail Management

Haarlem Business School
01.1996 - 12.2002

Propaedeutic diploma - Dutch Law

University of Amsterdam
01.1995 - 12.1996

VWO - Grammar School

Lingecollege
01.1987 - 12.1994

Skills

Marketing communications

Interests

Exploring diverse cultures through travel

Going to the gym three times a week to stay fit and maintain personal well-being

Networking and socializing at the Industrieele Groote Club

Timeline

Acting Chief Executive Officer

Amref Health Africa Nordic
06.2021 - 04.2023

Global Fundraising Director

Amref Health Africa HQ
12.2020 - Current

Fundraising Consultant

Ramses Man Development Services
08.2020 - 11.2020

Interim Senior Global Account Manager

Plan International
01.2020 - 07.2020

Interim Fundraising Strategist

Plan International
01.2020 - 07.2020

Interim Manager Marketing and Fundraising

Plan International
07.2019 - 01.2020

Senior Regional Development Director Europe

Conservation International
09.2017 - 07.2019

Development and Communications Director

Conservation International
01.2015 - 07.2018

Executive Leadership Certificate - Managing for Execution

Cornell University
01.2015 - 12.2015

Director/ Founder

CliniClowns
12.2013 - 11.2016

Fundraising Partner/ Founder

Nassau
11.2008 - 10.2013

CEO

Delphi Fundraising
12.2003 - 11.2008

Strategic Consultant

WWAV
12.2002 - 12.2003

Masterclass Course - Political campaigning

BKB Academy
01.2002 - 12.2004

Fundraiser

Medical Committee Netherlands-Vietnam
12.2001 - 11.2002

Managing partner

Solidaid Online
05.1999 - 05.2001

Bachelor - Small Business and Retail Management

Haarlem Business School
01.1996 - 12.2002

Propaedeutic diploma - Dutch Law

University of Amsterdam
01.1995 - 12.1996

VWO - Grammar School

Lingecollege
01.1987 - 12.1994
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