Nelly Florez-Hun

Individuals and Foundations Senior Officer @Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT

Cali, CO

Responsibilities:• Lead the coordination of private donor relations. • Support lever prioritization in their fundraising needs.• Prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and prospective funders. • Implement and manage the platform and internal processes to engage with philanthropists and family foundations. • Design innovative research experiences for prospects and donors. Achievements:• Led the coordination of private donor relations resulting in USD$10+ million in gifts.• As the liaison between Bioversity International USA and UK and The Alliance Bioversity International-CIAT, engage with high-level donors and scientists to ensure organizational needs are met and funded. • Database creation with more than 300 prospective prospects.• Supported the creation of the Food Systems Leadership Collective. • Inauguration of Future Seeds genebank. 250 + VIP guests (including the president and first lady of Colombia, funders, and partners, among others) with four simultaneous agendas over the course of three days.• Process Manager for a USD$30M CGIAR program funded by Bezos Earth Fund and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Working with the scientists and funders on building the concept and proposal.

ULACIT

Master's degree

Florida State University

Project Management- Professional Development Program

Universidad de Panamá

Bachelor Degree in Biology, with specialization in plant biology