Muhammad Faisal Hameed

Senior Manager/GM
🪙 974 / month
August 18, 1977

About Candidate

Dynamic, competent, and highly motivated professional with over 25 years of experience in complex and multicultural environments. Proficient in Project/Program Management, Operations, Corporate Affairs, Marketing & Fundraising Development, M&E, and interpersonal skills.

Engaged in humanitarian and developmental activities, collaborating with both national and international NGOs. Expertise spans diverse fields, including education, orphan care, healthcare, community services, corporate affairs, fundraising, relief, and development.

Demonstrated expertise in participatory planning, program development, and ensuring quality implementation. Strong monitoring skills are employed to maintain program excellence and uphold humanitarian accountability, both through direct involvement and collaborations with implementing partners.

Known for a motivational and transformational management style, with a reputation for building and retaining highly motivated teams that consistently achieve desired results, contributing to organizational development. Efficient and results-oriented in program implementation, consistently delivering impactful outcomes.

A true development practitioner with a proven record of accomplishment of successes. Driven by strategic, innovative, and critical thinking and adept at utilizing professional skills, practices, and actions to actively engage teams, volunteers, and communities.

In essence, an individual who possesses an innate drive to tirelessly strive for positive and progressive change in society. A natural catalyst for bringing about meaningful transformations.

Location

Education

M
Msc 2016
AIOU

Gender & Women Studies

B
BSc 1998
University of Punjab

Statistics, Mathematics, Economics

I
Intermediate 1995
Govt. College for Boys Jhang

Statistics, Mathematics, Economics

M
Matriculation 1992
Govt. High School Jhang

Science

Work & Experience

S
Senior Manager / GM September , 2024
Sundas Foundation

• Oversee program planning, budgeting, and monitoring for efficient resource use.
• Manage budgets, authorize expenditures, and maximize impact.
• Identify challenges, develop solutions, and enhance program efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise teams, fostering professional growth.
• Recruit and train staff, ensuring skills and resources align with needs.
• Promote collaboration, innovation, and accountability within teams.
• Provide direction for Resource Mobilization, Partnerships, and Marketing.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies across digital and traditional platforms.
• Align global efforts, ensuring unified messaging and donor engagement.
• Expand donor networks through international office establishment.
• Implement tracking systems and KPIs to measure impact.
• Conduct situational analyses to refine strategic plans.
• Lead multi-channel campaigns, donor appeals, and grant writing efforts.
• Strengthen stakeholder relationships through innovative engagement.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including CSR and grants.
• Lead & guide crowdfunding and social media fundraising initiatives.
• Develop compelling donor proposals and impact reports.
• Secure and manage corporate partnerships aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop relationships with NGOs, government agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Negotiate agreements for sustainable collaboration.
• Oversee and lead marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility.
• Lead social media, digital advertising, and content creation efforts.
• Develop frameworks to assess program and fundraising impact.
• Collect and analyze data to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure transparent reporting for leadership and donors.
• Strengthen relationships with institutions, International agencies, and academia.
• Diversify funding opportunities and consortium collaborations.
• Lead program development initiatives and donor engagement strategies.
• Manage and develop teams, ensuring performance targets are met.
• Conduct performance appraisals, set objectives, and provide feedback.
• Lead capacity-building programs on proposal development and project management.

H
Head of Corporate Affairs July,2021 - September, 2024
Transparent Hands Trust

• Developed and implemented marketing and fundraising strategies aligned with the organization’s goals and mission.
• Identified target audiences and created campaigns for maximum impact.
• Stayed updated on best practices to improve marketing and fundraising effectiveness.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with corporate partners, donors, and sponsors.
• Secured strategic partnerships to expand the organization’s reach and influence.
• Collaborated with the team to create attractive sponsorship packages and mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Explored collaboration opportunities with corporates, hospitals, national, and international NGOs.
• Led the development of grant proposals and MoUs for corporates and INGOs.
• Planned, monitored, and executed fundraising initiatives, including events, campaigns, and online drives.
• Engaged donors and supporters through social media, email marketing, and corporate outreach.
• Developed a donor stewardship program to build lasting relationships with individual and corporate donors.
• Ensured regular communication with donors, thanked them for their contributions, and provided updates on the organization's progress and impact.
• Identified opportunities to recognize and acknowledge donors' valuable contributions.
• Developed and managed annual marketing and fundraising budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Provided regular progress reports and key performance indicators to management and the board.
• Led, mentored, and motivated resource mobilization team members for professional development.
• Fostered a collaborative work environment that encouraged teamwork, creativity, and innovation.
• Oversaw the development of corporate brand messaging to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Established partnerships with universities to engage students in fundraising activities.
• Assisted executive leadership in preparing presentations and corporate messaging.

D
Deputy Director January, 2020 - June 2021
Crescent Relief

• Supervised overall operations & programs in Pakistan (orphan care, community services, and education)
• Monitored the implementation of programs in consultation with relevant senior field staff and ensured that objectives were met within the required time frame and budget, as per project proposals. Ensured preventive and corrective action as required.
• Assisted field managers in all aspects of financial, administrative, human resource, and logistics management, ensuring knowledge of and adherence to applicable operational systems, donor requirements, and country program strategy.
• Managed the project budget and ensured that the budget was in line with donor proposals and regulations and monitored expenditures in collaboration with field staff.
• Developed and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines and run the programs better through better support to the relevant staff.
• Organized regular team meetings and developed an effective team through a consultative leadership style, and transparent, honest, and supportive communication structure.
• Ensured the tasks, were clearly planned, and delivered with standardized reporting as per requirement.
• Developed RMD/fundraising Strategies for the annual campaign.
• Developed annual task/activity calendar & proposals for different projects.
• Developed HR policy manual for the organization
• Developed M & E strategies/manual etc.

M
Manger Programs March 2010 - January, 2020
Alkhidmat Foundation Punjab

• Spearheaded the development of comprehensive strategies for the NGO's diverse programs, closely aligning them with the organization's mission and vision, ensuring that all activities and initiatives remained consistently focused on achieving the organization's goals.
• Developed compelling program funding proposals to secure essential financial support, ensuring the continuity of critical services.
• Led the development of strategic plans for the organization's programs in alignment with its mission and goals, identifying new program opportunities and conducting thorough needs assessments to address community and beneficiary needs.
• Successfully led annual RMD/Fundraising campaigns from 2013 to 2020, resulting in significant increases in fundraising.
• Developed and implemented innovative program strategies to enhance the impact and effectiveness of the organization's interventions, overseeing the implementation of programs and ensuring timely delivery of services and achievement of targets.
• Formulated and monitored project plans, effectively communicating changes to management, and actively participating in project development, ensuring the implementation of project timelines by closely monitoring timely completion of all tasks within the programs.
• Managed donor relations, fundraising efforts, and reporting to INGOs while maintaining strong relationships with corporate donors.
• Actively engaged with external stakeholders and the community to cultivate and maintain essential relationships, fostering cooperation and collaboration.
• Collaborated with external partners to build effective networks, leverage resources, and enhance program impact, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to donors and other relevant stakeholders, in compliance with their requirements.
• Provided invaluable support to the board members, streamlining the organization's operational and administrative duties.
• Monitored program budgets, expenses, and resource allocation to ensure financial sustainability and adherence to donor requirements.
• Analyzed data and feedback from monitoring and evaluation processes to inform decision-making and continuously improve program effectiveness.
• Monitored and adhered to all legal, regulatory, and organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines, identifying capacity gaps among program staff and developing training initiatives to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Led child character development activities, fostering child role models, and establishing activity-based learning centers with creative materials to enhance children's potential.
• Developed and implemented strategic program plans aligned with organizational mission and community needs.
• Designed and led diverse development programs in education, healthcare, livelihood, and child development.
• Conducted needs assessments and stakeholder consultations to shape impactful interventions.
• Drafted high-quality funding proposals; secured financial support from INGOs and corporate donors.
• Successfully led annual fundraising and RMD campaigns (2013–2020), significantly increasing donor contributions.
• Managed end-to-end program cycles: planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Built and maintained partnerships with government bodies, NGOs, and community organizations.
• Oversaw program budgets, ensured donor compliance, and maintained financial accountability.
• Developed and implemented monitoring & evaluation systems to track outcomes and inform improvements.
• Provided strategic and operational support to senior leadership and board members.
• Led recruitment, training, and performance management of program staff and field teams.
• Introduced and facilitated child character-building programs and activity-based learning centers.
• Ensured adherence to legal, organizational, and donor policies and reporting requirements.

A
Admin Officer September, 2007 - January, 2010
Al-Jazirah Engineering Industries (KSA) (Al-Shamrany Industrial Group)

• Arranged employee files & record in order to confirm accurate payment of benefits & allowances
• Supervised the administrative services from head office Riyadh K.S.A.
• Planed and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes
• Recruited and trained personnel and allocate responsibilities and office space
• Assess staff performance and provide coaching and guidance to ensure maximum efficiency
• Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations
• Managed schedules and deadlines of employees
• Monitored inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints
• Monitored costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation
• Organized and supervise other office activities (recycling, renovations, event planning etc.)
• Ensured operations adhere to policies and regulations.

P
Project Manager November, 1998 - September, 2007
Pakistan Crescent Youth Organization

• Planning & execution of Education, Child Labor & Health projects.
• Make the project reports and share them effectively with donors.
• Meeting with donors and exploring more donors & corresponding with them.
• Explore more resources for donations with the coordination of the team.
• Manages the project budget, preparation of accessories for project projection & media activities, handles the quotation process, preparing and presents the presentations.

Skills

Program Management
95%
Team Leadership & Development
100%
Fund Raising/Charity Dinners
90%
Corporate Partnerships & Donor Relations
90%
Operations/ Administration Management
95%
Leadership & Strategic Planning
98%
Performance Management
90%
Development of Proposals
100%
Policy and procedure Development
90%
Microsoft Office
89%
Budgeting and Resource Management
90%
Corporate Communications
97%
Education & Social Development Expertise
90%
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
88%

Awards

B
Best Performance Award 2023

Got Best Performance Award as Head of Corporate Affairs

B
Best Performance Award 2018

Got Best Performance Award in 2018 as Manager Programs in orphan care program

B
Best Performance Award 2019

Got Best Performance Award in 2019 as Manager Programs in Charity Dinners across Punajb

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