Messellech Looby
Chief Operating Officer at First Focus on Children- Claim this Profile
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Amharic Native or bilingual proficiency
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Sally Boucher
Selley is a great person with a sparkling personality. She initially served in a support role for our consulting team, and was quickly promoted to a consulting position. She has a great ability to make relationships and she had a very good rapport with clients as well as others within the company. Selley is articulate and professional. She did a great job making onsite and webinar-based presentations and was a great asset in the area of teaching and training, Selley has an excellent understanding of nonprofit organizations, including fundraising and prospect research. She also has a good grasp of business fundamentals and organizational management. Selley is a good team member, freely participating and also respectful of diverse opinions. She also comfortably and ably assumed leadership positions when called to do so. I would recommend Selley highly, especially for positions where interpersonal skills, public speaking and leadership abilities are valued.
Sameer Kasargod
It is my pleasure to write a recommendation for Messellech (Selley) Abebe. Selley was a consultant on my team at WealthEngine and I was truly impressed by her. In addition to her strong work ethic, keen intellect and intense client focus, what made Selley stand out was her positive attitude. Selley handled every situation with a smile and was always willing to help out her colleagues. I could rely on Selley to get the job done in the best possible manner. Selley Abebe was a tremendous asset for the organization and I strongly recommend her.
Sally Boucher
Selley is a great person with a sparkling personality. She initially served in a support role for our consulting team, and was quickly promoted to a consulting position. She has a great ability to make relationships and she had a very good rapport with clients as well as others within the company. Selley is articulate and professional. She did a great job making onsite and webinar-based presentations and was a great asset in the area of teaching and training, Selley has an excellent understanding of nonprofit organizations, including fundraising and prospect research. She also has a good grasp of business fundamentals and organizational management. Selley is a good team member, freely participating and also respectful of diverse opinions. She also comfortably and ably assumed leadership positions when called to do so. I would recommend Selley highly, especially for positions where interpersonal skills, public speaking and leadership abilities are valued.
Sameer Kasargod
It is my pleasure to write a recommendation for Messellech (Selley) Abebe. Selley was a consultant on my team at WealthEngine and I was truly impressed by her. In addition to her strong work ethic, keen intellect and intense client focus, what made Selley stand out was her positive attitude. Selley handled every situation with a smile and was always willing to help out her colleagues. I could rely on Selley to get the job done in the best possible manner. Selley Abebe was a tremendous asset for the organization and I strongly recommend her.
Sally Boucher
Selley is a great person with a sparkling personality. She initially served in a support role for our consulting team, and was quickly promoted to a consulting position. She has a great ability to make relationships and she had a very good rapport with clients as well as others within the company. Selley is articulate and professional. She did a great job making onsite and webinar-based presentations and was a great asset in the area of teaching and training, Selley has an excellent understanding of nonprofit organizations, including fundraising and prospect research. She also has a good grasp of business fundamentals and organizational management. Selley is a good team member, freely participating and also respectful of diverse opinions. She also comfortably and ably assumed leadership positions when called to do so. I would recommend Selley highly, especially for positions where interpersonal skills, public speaking and leadership abilities are valued.
Sameer Kasargod
It is my pleasure to write a recommendation for Messellech (Selley) Abebe. Selley was a consultant on my team at WealthEngine and I was truly impressed by her. In addition to her strong work ethic, keen intellect and intense client focus, what made Selley stand out was her positive attitude. Selley handled every situation with a smile and was always willing to help out her colleagues. I could rely on Selley to get the job done in the best possible manner. Selley Abebe was a tremendous asset for the organization and I strongly recommend her.
Sally Boucher
Selley is a great person with a sparkling personality. She initially served in a support role for our consulting team, and was quickly promoted to a consulting position. She has a great ability to make relationships and she had a very good rapport with clients as well as others within the company. Selley is articulate and professional. She did a great job making onsite and webinar-based presentations and was a great asset in the area of teaching and training, Selley has an excellent understanding of nonprofit organizations, including fundraising and prospect research. She also has a good grasp of business fundamentals and organizational management. Selley is a good team member, freely participating and also respectful of diverse opinions. She also comfortably and ably assumed leadership positions when called to do so. I would recommend Selley highly, especially for positions where interpersonal skills, public speaking and leadership abilities are valued.
Sameer Kasargod
It is my pleasure to write a recommendation for Messellech (Selley) Abebe. Selley was a consultant on my team at WealthEngine and I was truly impressed by her. In addition to her strong work ethic, keen intellect and intense client focus, what made Selley stand out was her positive attitude. Selley handled every situation with a smile and was always willing to help out her colleagues. I could rely on Selley to get the job done in the best possible manner. Selley Abebe was a tremendous asset for the organization and I strongly recommend her.
Credentials
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Global Social Enterprise Initiative's New Strategies Forum
Georgetown University's McDonough School of BusinessMay, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
2015 Coaching Initative for Nonprofit Leaders of Color
NTL InstituteJan, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
American Express Leadership Academy
American ExpressNov, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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First Focus on Children
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United States
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Government Relations Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Senior Vice President, Development & Strategy
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Feb 2018 - Jun 2021
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Vice President, Development & Strategy
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May 2013 - Feb 2018
Responsible for defining and developing the strategic vision and fundraising agenda for First Focus in an effort to expand and diversify the organization's funding base.
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The Constitution Project
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development
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Jun 2012 - Apr 2013
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WealthEngine
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fundraising Consultant
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May 2010 - Jun 2012
Managed a portfolio of approximately 90 clients valued at $2.9 million in revenue – clients range from higher education, healthcare, national nonprofits, and high end luxury. Responsible for working with clients to identify their strengths and challenges and design fundraising and marketing strategies and implementation recommendations to optimize their ROI. Managed a portfolio of approximately 90 clients valued at $2.9 million in revenue – clients range from higher education, healthcare, national nonprofits, and high end luxury. Responsible for working with clients to identify their strengths and challenges and design fundraising and marketing strategies and implementation recommendations to optimize their ROI.
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Cancer Support Community
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Manager
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Jun 2007 - May 2010
Generated over $7.6 million worth of new funding and secured corporate sponsorship and foundation support for CSC’s annual National Leadership Conference, Research and Training Institute and Annual Gala valued at $4.5 million. Generated over $7.6 million worth of new funding and secured corporate sponsorship and foundation support for CSC’s annual National Leadership Conference, Research and Training Institute and Annual Gala valued at $4.5 million.
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Education
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Georgetown University
MA, International Affairs -
University of Hartford
BA, Political Science -
Franklin University Switzerland