Cyrille Koolhaas
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Gustavo Ugalde Balcázar
Cyrille is one of the most complete NGO professionals I have worked with. during our work together he has proved to have very effective managerial skills in key aspects such as planning, project execution, staff management, coaching and team building. His results in AI Argentina were more than positive; and additional plus for him is his compromise with human rights and the integration of public campaigns with fundraising approches.
Mariela Belski
When I hired Cyrille in 2016, I knew that I was getting a globally renowned expert who would put us on the path to growth. Sure enough he delivered. In the past two years, we hit every milestone and every target, under budget and on time. However, Cyrille surprised me with his versatility. He isn´t an expert at all, in fact I would call him an Amnesty-generalist. He contributed so much more than growth. In fact, he has helped to professionalise Amnesty helped us to develop systems for performance management and strategic and operational planning. Cyrille has a deep understanding of how Amnesty operates and what effective campaigns are made of. His network in the movement is vast and on many occasions he mobilised people throughout the movement to support our section: rallying people to participate in our campaigns, donating merchandising or using his connections to connect with people who could help us with their particular skills. Cyrille also developed a good understanding of the human rights challenges we face in Argentina and comfortably navigated a complex environment where human rights issues are highly politisized. As a manager Cyrille will be greatly missed by his team. When hiring people he focuses on talent and personality, knowing that skills can be developed later. He is always accessible for his directs, patient, gives direction when needed, but also leaves his team free to strategise and plan their activities independently. This approach has really helped to create a focused environment where people are target oriented, feel a strong ownership of their work and have the confidence to work across departments. Although he will be greatly missed, Cyrille is leaving behind a committed team of experts and future leaders who have started to make a name for themselves within the movement. We wish him all the best and hope to welcome him back as an Amnesty colleague in the future.
Gustavo Ugalde Balcázar
Cyrille is one of the most complete NGO professionals I have worked with. during our work together he has proved to have very effective managerial skills in key aspects such as planning, project execution, staff management, coaching and team building. His results in AI Argentina were more than positive; and additional plus for him is his compromise with human rights and the integration of public campaigns with fundraising approches.
Mariela Belski
When I hired Cyrille in 2016, I knew that I was getting a globally renowned expert who would put us on the path to growth. Sure enough he delivered. In the past two years, we hit every milestone and every target, under budget and on time. However, Cyrille surprised me with his versatility. He isn´t an expert at all, in fact I would call him an Amnesty-generalist. He contributed so much more than growth. In fact, he has helped to professionalise Amnesty helped us to develop systems for performance management and strategic and operational planning. Cyrille has a deep understanding of how Amnesty operates and what effective campaigns are made of. His network in the movement is vast and on many occasions he mobilised people throughout the movement to support our section: rallying people to participate in our campaigns, donating merchandising or using his connections to connect with people who could help us with their particular skills. Cyrille also developed a good understanding of the human rights challenges we face in Argentina and comfortably navigated a complex environment where human rights issues are highly politisized. As a manager Cyrille will be greatly missed by his team. When hiring people he focuses on talent and personality, knowing that skills can be developed later. He is always accessible for his directs, patient, gives direction when needed, but also leaves his team free to strategise and plan their activities independently. This approach has really helped to create a focused environment where people are target oriented, feel a strong ownership of their work and have the confidence to work across departments. Although he will be greatly missed, Cyrille is leaving behind a committed team of experts and future leaders who have started to make a name for themselves within the movement. We wish him all the best and hope to welcome him back as an Amnesty colleague in the future.
Gustavo Ugalde Balcázar
Cyrille is one of the most complete NGO professionals I have worked with. during our work together he has proved to have very effective managerial skills in key aspects such as planning, project execution, staff management, coaching and team building. His results in AI Argentina were more than positive; and additional plus for him is his compromise with human rights and the integration of public campaigns with fundraising approches.
Mariela Belski
When I hired Cyrille in 2016, I knew that I was getting a globally renowned expert who would put us on the path to growth. Sure enough he delivered. In the past two years, we hit every milestone and every target, under budget and on time. However, Cyrille surprised me with his versatility. He isn´t an expert at all, in fact I would call him an Amnesty-generalist. He contributed so much more than growth. In fact, he has helped to professionalise Amnesty helped us to develop systems for performance management and strategic and operational planning. Cyrille has a deep understanding of how Amnesty operates and what effective campaigns are made of. His network in the movement is vast and on many occasions he mobilised people throughout the movement to support our section: rallying people to participate in our campaigns, donating merchandising or using his connections to connect with people who could help us with their particular skills. Cyrille also developed a good understanding of the human rights challenges we face in Argentina and comfortably navigated a complex environment where human rights issues are highly politisized. As a manager Cyrille will be greatly missed by his team. When hiring people he focuses on talent and personality, knowing that skills can be developed later. He is always accessible for his directs, patient, gives direction when needed, but also leaves his team free to strategise and plan their activities independently. This approach has really helped to create a focused environment where people are target oriented, feel a strong ownership of their work and have the confidence to work across departments. Although he will be greatly missed, Cyrille is leaving behind a committed team of experts and future leaders who have started to make a name for themselves within the movement. We wish him all the best and hope to welcome him back as an Amnesty colleague in the future.
Gustavo Ugalde Balcázar
Cyrille is one of the most complete NGO professionals I have worked with. during our work together he has proved to have very effective managerial skills in key aspects such as planning, project execution, staff management, coaching and team building. His results in AI Argentina were more than positive; and additional plus for him is his compromise with human rights and the integration of public campaigns with fundraising approches.
Mariela Belski
When I hired Cyrille in 2016, I knew that I was getting a globally renowned expert who would put us on the path to growth. Sure enough he delivered. In the past two years, we hit every milestone and every target, under budget and on time. However, Cyrille surprised me with his versatility. He isn´t an expert at all, in fact I would call him an Amnesty-generalist. He contributed so much more than growth. In fact, he has helped to professionalise Amnesty helped us to develop systems for performance management and strategic and operational planning. Cyrille has a deep understanding of how Amnesty operates and what effective campaigns are made of. His network in the movement is vast and on many occasions he mobilised people throughout the movement to support our section: rallying people to participate in our campaigns, donating merchandising or using his connections to connect with people who could help us with their particular skills. Cyrille also developed a good understanding of the human rights challenges we face in Argentina and comfortably navigated a complex environment where human rights issues are highly politisized. As a manager Cyrille will be greatly missed by his team. When hiring people he focuses on talent and personality, knowing that skills can be developed later. He is always accessible for his directs, patient, gives direction when needed, but also leaves his team free to strategise and plan their activities independently. This approach has really helped to create a focused environment where people are target oriented, feel a strong ownership of their work and have the confidence to work across departments. Although he will be greatly missed, Cyrille is leaving behind a committed team of experts and future leaders who have started to make a name for themselves within the movement. We wish him all the best and hope to welcome him back as an Amnesty colleague in the future.
Experience
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Stichting Vluchteling
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Netherlands
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Fundraising
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Kinderpostzegels
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Netherlands
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Fundraising
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Sep 2020 - Sep 2021
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Amnesty International Deutschland
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Germany
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Growth, Engagement and Service
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Oct 2019 - Sep 2020
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Oxfam Aotearoa
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New Zealand
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fundraising Manager
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Feb 2018 - Oct 2019
Responsible for supporter development, major giving, corporate relations, peer-to-peer fundraising, DRTV, emergency appeals, e-commerce and CRM. Responsible for supporter development, major giving, corporate relations, peer-to-peer fundraising, DRTV, emergency appeals, e-commerce and CRM.
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Amnistía Internacional Argentina
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Argentina
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Growth
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Feb 2016 - Jan 2018
Develop and implement a strategy for growth, engagement and integrated campaigning. Responsibilities: - Market analysis and strategy development. - Budget development and human resources plan. - Improvement of organisational processes (strategy development, finances and staff performance management). - Building a new team responsible for growth and activism. - Work with the board and the Senior Management Team to lead the organisation’s strategy development and operational planning processes. - Develop new processes for financial reporting and monitoring. - Contract negotiations. Achievements: - Grew the organisation’s membership and income by 1500% in 18 months using innovative fundraising strategies. - Implemented successful fundraising and campaigning initiatives.
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Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand
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New Zealand
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engagement Director - Deputy Executive Director
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Mar 2010 - Jan 2016
ResponsibilitiesResponsible for of public engagement including the development and implementation of fundraising, digital activism, brand and communications strategies. As Deputy Executive Director partner with the Executive Director to develop and deliver strategic plans and policies and provide leadership to the organisation, including the mentoring and coaching senior staff and deputising for the Executive Director as required.Achievements• Doubled supporter base and tripled revenue in four years• Developed and implemented new growth strategy• Developed and implemented communications strategy• Created models for accurate financial forecasting• Improved year-one retention by 9% and increased acquisition of new supporters by 400%Team and organisational leadership• Provide strategic leadership for the organisation's growth objectives• Reporting to the Executive Director, provides performance management for 6 direct reporting managers with 15 staff and interns.• As a member of the Senior Management Team, provide leadership, reports and strategic advice to the Executive Director, Board and staff• Represent the organisation in the public sphereStrategic development• Responsible for the development and implementation of marketing, fundraising and communications strategy• Development of sustainable fundraising initiatives aimed at long-term growth• Development integrated supporter engagement strategy• Conduct research and analysis into existing and potential supporter behaviour to identify new opportunities for engagement• Organising committee member the Amnesty International global fundraising conference.• Support Southeast Asian chapters in the development and implementation of their fundraising strategies
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Interim Executive Director
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Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
Reporting to the Board,responsible for the leadership and management of the organisation in cooperation with the co-Interim Executive Director.Organisational management• Developing and implementing the organisation's strategies and policies and managing day-to-day activities• Developing the organisation's annual budget and presenting it at the Annual General Meeting • Responsible for developing the organisation's fundraising strategyPeople management• Ensure a positive organisational culture where all staff, activists and volunteers work towards shared strategic goals• Lead the Fundraising, Finance and IT departmentsOrganisational accountability• Work with the Board and the international movement to develop sustainable strategies and provide long-term growth• Reporting results and presenting strategies as the Annual General Meeting
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Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
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New Zealand
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Analyst
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Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Responsible for providing advice and support to the Director, Programma and Project Managers of the Auckland Service Delivery Programme and contributing to the programme by: - Providing analysis services and analytical input into initiatives associated with the Ministry and programme strategies and models - Development of standards and implementation of service design strategy and business improvement changes - Provision of research and analysis Responsible for providing advice and support to the Director, Programma and Project Managers of the Auckland Service Delivery Programme and contributing to the programme by: - Providing analysis services and analytical input into initiatives associated with the Ministry and programme strategies and models - Development of standards and implementation of service design strategy and business improvement changes - Provision of research and analysis
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Amnesty International The Netherlands
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Netherlands
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Non-profit Organization Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head of Research and Analysis
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May 2006 - Sep 2009
Responsible for the management of a team of researchers and analysts (2-3 direct reports) and the organisation’s research and information budget. Developing and implementing cutting-edge information solutions that assisted in the assessment and continued improvement of Amnesty’s impact in a wide range of fields including communications, campaigning, advocacy, media and fundraising. Writing reports and recommendations, giving presentations and workshops for wide range internal and external stakeholders including staff from other NGOs, the board, senior management and activists.
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Insights by Kantar
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United Kingdom
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Market Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Manager
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Sep 2002 - Apr 2006
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Education
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2005 - 2007
University of Amsterdam
Master, Political Science -
1997 - 2001
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor, International Business
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