Skills Lab: Pitching for Global Impact

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Interested in working in international development or the nonprofit industry? Curious about what it takes to manage millions in development dollars? If so, this is the Skills Lab for you!

Join alumna Liz Cottle ’19, a former business administration and psychology major at Binghamton, to learn about the fundamentals of international nonprofit management. You will also have the opportunity to practice building a compelling pitch to prospective donors. Cottle is a Senior Associate in the Executive Office at Aceli Africa, a nonprofit that offers incentives for making loans to high-impact agricultural businesses in East Africa. The organization focuses on expanding opportunities for women and youth and promoting sustainable environmental practices through stronger financing.

In her position, Cottle currently manages $95 million in funding, spearheads the fundraising process and actively participates in nonprofit strategy and governance. She also regularly communicates and negotiates with key stakeholders like the United States Agency for International Development, taking into account their interests and priorities.

Skills Lab: Pitching for Global Impact
Friday, April 4 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.| UU-133A
Registration is required and space is limited. Register in Handshake!

What to expect:
Gain insight into the international development sector from a nonprofit perspective.
Learn the basics of the donor life cycle and how funding flows to the ground level.
Develop your own pitch deck for $10 million through communication and negotiation.
Explore essential skills and qualifications for nonprofit management and fundraising.

If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact Fleishman Center at careers@binghamton.edu We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

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