David Colbourn

Area of Expertise:

• Director, CEO, COP, President
• Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
• Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS
• Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child

Professional Experience:

Business development specialist with seven years of experience in program and proposal development for donors in the public and private sectors including the U.S. government, foreign governments, and leading foundations and corporations working in public health, livelihoods, and poverty alleviation. Successfully manages large proposals to USAID, DFID, and other donors including managing local partnerships; overseeing the recruitment process for local project teams; contributing in part or whole to proposal writing and budget development; and conducting post-submission follow-up and assessment. Tracks donor trends for senior management and has networked at high levels at both the home office and field level. Holds a MBA specializing in international business, and a M.A. in international affairs. Has worked in several countries in Europe and Eurasia, Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.