Donna Keher

With UNV I introduced a global brand communications strategy; piloted a social networking platform for former Volunteers; & led numerous negotiations with key stakeholders including donor governments. [UNV is an organisation of over 8000 staff and volunteers working in more than 133 countries].

At UNICEF I was responsible for supporting the organisation's fundraising across Asia, the Middle East and Africa and pioneered UNICEF’s fundraising campaigns in China and Indonesia. I also assessed, negotiated & led approaches to the corporate social responsibility practices of multinationals right across the Asia region.

Leadership of UNICEF presence and role in the Republic of Singapore

I also was UNICEF’s Chief of Global Market Development and developed strategic business plans for a global division. As a result of my strategic planning abilities, net income increased and new initiatives were implemented. My experience in financial planning and resource management is verified by my management of large budgets ($US165 million annually) and income generating responsibilities that saw me raise $US1100 million for UNICEF and children.

As Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF Canada, I worked closely with diverse regional groups, (salaried and volunteer), providing managerial oversight ensuring that sound business plans were developed based on market research. I also developed an innovative systematic approach to job descriptions, performance standards and accountabilities for a national network of some 45,000 volunteers