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I have been an international development and humanitarian professional in various field locations and in HQs since 2008. I offer consulting services to organizations that do good in the world to grow their impact via strategic consulting, to sustain their impact with a robust funding strategy and to amplify their impact by integrating the needs of women and girls.

I stay in touch with current practices of the humanitarian aid and international development worlds by taking field-based positions. 

Get in touch to discuss your ambitions and needs for your organization.

About my expertise

How can I support your organization?

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Strategy

I help teams to set new strategies to keep them relevant to the needs and make them stand out to donors.
I propose Strategic Workshop Facilitation, and Targeted Support to the Executive Team.

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Fundraising

I can support your team with setting a fundraising strategy, train your team to build competitive proposals, and provide strategic advice on specific calls for proposals.

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Gender

I consult on integrating gender sensitive / transformative approaches to your projects, current and future, without pink-washing. Not sure where to begin? I'm the woman for the job.

Services

Approach

My approach is to take the time to tailor all services to the specific needs of your team, no copy-paste formula here. The first steps consist of interviews with management, questionnaires to participants and desk reviews for the specific issue you are trying to solve. I want to ensure that I understand the full picture and your specific circumstances.

Then I will work with you and your team to shift your approach accordingly, and make sure that the whole team is on board with it.

I look forward to working with you and your team.

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Organizations that have trusted me

Testimonials

Trainings

This training was very much reflective and analytical on how we can improve our strategy. This training provides specific techniques for fundraising without compromising our own values and perspective to donors criteria.
Prabha from WOREC, Nepal
It is a wonderful & very complete experience that helps to practically resolve access to funding in the most appropriate way for small organizations.
Paola from GenFami, Colombia
The most important thing about a training is that it has an implementation component. Valentine's deep and broad experience was placed in our hands with sorority and that is invaluable.
Participant from Indigenous Women organization YUKPA, Venezuela
The training covered all strategic topics in a precise, useful and dynamic manner, making all concepts, tools and metholodies understandable and applicable in the dynamic of our organization. The methodology involved the multidisciplinary people of our organization for the understanding and integration of roles and proceses that each one plays towards a common objective.
Paola from GenFami, Colombia
The fundraising training was truly exceptional! I was blown away by the wealth of information provided and the interactive nature of the sessions. Each day brought new insights and actionable strategies that have already begun to transform our fundraising approach. Valentine is not only an expert in her field but also incredibly engaging, making the learning experience both enlightening and enjoyable.
Sulochana from WOREC, Nepal
The training was an incredibly enriching experience. Valentine was knowledgeable and engaging, making complex concepts accessible and easy to understand. This traning has equipped me with valuable tools and strategies to enhance my fundraising efforts and create compelling proposals that stand out.
Sayem from WCLRF, Afghanistan
This training was very important to me. My skills in developping project proposals, writing, monitoring tools as well as strategies have increased by 60 to 80%.
Marialliance from DFJ, Democratic Republic of Congo
I take away not only the technical knowledge but also the example of professionalism. I am very grateful and motivated to improve in order to meet my professional goals.

Veronica from Fundación Alas de Colibri, Ecuador

Proposal Support

Valentine shows an unparalled level of dedication and expertise throughout the proposal process. Her support has been outstanding in shaping the proposal and her commitment to our project's success is truly commendable.
She possesses not only excellent writing skills, but her collaborative and supportive nature has made the entire proposal development process smooth and efficient. She has consistently gone above and beyond to ensure that our objectives are clearly articulated and compellingly presented.

Valentine combines expertise with a genuine passion for the cause, making her an asset to any fundraising project.

Jeanne from Himaya Daeem Aataa, Lebanon

A project proposal to the US Embassy in Lebanon, won.
A project proposal to UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women and Girls, won.
Valentine oversaw the complete development of a substantial project proposal, bringing together 5 international NGOs with complementary expertise while taking into account the evolution of the donor's positioning in Ukraine.
Her USAID expertise and coordination skills in a context of strong partnership issues were decisive in successfully completing this process and a real added value for PUI.
Thomas from Première Urgence Internationale, France

$14M project proposal to BHA/USAID in Ukraine, won.