My name is Marie Anne Sliwinski, and I am the founder and principal consultant for Middle Path Innovations, LLC. I have 24 years experience in philanthropy, grantmaking and non-profit management. I possess knowledge and experience in business development, network building, board governance, operations, and program and finance administration. I am adept in overseeing portfolios on humanitarian assistance, social service and sustainable development programs in the US and around the world. I excel in utilizing project management tools to develop strategic plans and implementation, achieve goals and measure impact. I enjoy team work and establishing a co-creative culture among staff members.
Current and past projects:
- Developed a new volunteer immersion program for a global non-profit organization.
- Written a proposal for a multi-million dollar grant opportunity for an international faith-based organization.
- Supported contracts and operational management for a biotech company.
- Organized a self-paced online certification program for an international real estate and property management network.
- Facilitated a business strategy for a small business entrepreneur.
Certifications:
- Scrum Master Certified (SMC), Scrum Alliance
- Facilitation Methods Leadership Education Course, Technology of Participation (ToP)
- Management Skills Course, MDF
- USG Contract Management for NGO, Humentum (InsideNGO)
- Financial Management for USG Funding, Humentum (InsideNGO)
- Art of Effective Facilitation, Global Learning Partners
- Core Humanitarian Standards and the Sphere Project, CWSA
- USAID Rules and Regulations, Humentum (InsideNGO)
Publication:
- “A Behind the Desk View of Responding to a Disaster” — a chapter from the 2021 book, The Humanitarian
Machine Reflections from Practice
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