“Andrew is an exceptional leader, an outstanding teacher, and a remarkable expert in the development field. When I embarked on my professional journey as a fundraiser, he cultivated an environment that enabled me to evolve into a highly successful professional in this field. His unparalleled work ethic serves as a beacon, clearly illustrating how his team functions and excels. Andrew possesses an excellent ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of his team, demonstrating a keen intentional focus on leveraging strengths while fostering growth in areas that require improvement. He serves as an advocate for his direct reports, ensuring they have the necessary tools and resources for success. His passion for development work, coupled with his extensive knowledge of global and local perspectives on development issues, renders him invaluable in the field. I continue to implement the tools and knowledge acquired under the guidance of Andrew Steele in my current endeavors.”
Andrew G. Steele
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Honored to call Kul Basnet a colleague and friend!
Honored to call Kul Basnet a colleague and friend!
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After near-death experiences in his native country and over 20 years in a refugee camp in Nepal, Kul finally found safety and stability in America…
After near-death experiences in his native country and over 20 years in a refugee camp in Nepal, Kul finally found safety and stability in America…
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What a difference a week makes! I’m back on the east coast but already looking forward to the next time I can take my girls back to Holden Village…
What a difference a week makes! I’m back on the east coast but already looking forward to the next time I can take my girls back to Holden Village…
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Member Board of Directors
Seafarers International House
- Present 1 year 3 months
Human Rights
Seafarers International House (SIH) is the Lutheran response to the urgent needs of vulnerable seafarers and immigrants.
2023 was SIH's 150th anniversary, celebrating fifteen decades of uninterrupted services to over 2 million seafarers and immigrants in New York City and beyond.
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Member Board of Trustees
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Foundation
- Present 8 months
•Member of Resource Development and Finance & Investment Committees
•Foundation with over $1 billion in assets under management
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Member Board of Directors
We Raise Foundation
- 8 years 2 months
Called by Christ to serve others, We Raise Foundation partners with Christian organizations to support and develop sustainable programs that help people thrive. (Formerly Wheat Ridge Ministries)
• Chair of the Board, 2019 – 2020
• Vice Chair of the Board, 2017 – 2019
• Chair, Development Committee, 2015 – 2017
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Friends of Lesotho Inc
- Present 11 years
Friends of Lesotho (FOL) is a non-profit organization promoting friendship between the peoples of Lesotho and North America. FOL is supported by former Peace Corps volunteers and others who share this desire. FOL provides scholarships and grants to small development projects in Lesotho, assists in locating old friends from Lesotho, and provides information about current events in Lesotho.
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Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
- 6 months
Human Rights
As a witness to God’s love for all people, we stand with and advocate for migrants and refugees, transforming communities through ministries of service and justice.
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United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
- 2 years
United Way leads and mobilizes the caring power of individuals and organizations to help people measurably improve their lives.
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BLOOM Africa
- Present 14 years
Children
BLOOM Africa was a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that built and supported local partnerships in Lesotho, Africa, to strengthen communities and improve the lives of orphans and vulnerable children.
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Teaming Up for Success: Major Gift Officers and Researchers
ALDE Conference, Reno, NV
See publicationWhether you work for a small nonprofit on a limited budget or a national entity that can purchase sophisticated tools, inventive research techniques were shared to help build major gifts programs and prospect pipelines along with practical techniques to working together as a team.
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✨Congratulations to two of our Bowe Fellowship alums. ✨ Astrid Schmidt-King J.D., LL.M.. M.A. was promoted to Teaching Associate Professor at Loyola…
✨Congratulations to two of our Bowe Fellowship alums. ✨ Astrid Schmidt-King J.D., LL.M.. M.A. was promoted to Teaching Associate Professor at Loyola…
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Proud to work with my talented colleague Maddie Hardy on our new Myths vs. Facts series! There's a lot of mis- and disinfo out there—but the facts…
Proud to work with my talented colleague Maddie Hardy on our new Myths vs. Facts series! There's a lot of mis- and disinfo out there—but the facts…
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Pleased to share that I’ve joined Global Refuge's President's Council. It's a privilege to support the work of our President and CEO Krish O'Mara…
Pleased to share that I’ve joined Global Refuge's President's Council. It's a privilege to support the work of our President and CEO Krish O'Mara…
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What a thrill to welcome Krish O'Mara Vignarajah to #Tacomawa. Krish (shown here with LCSNW CEO David Duea) is President and CEO of Baltimore-based…
What a thrill to welcome Krish O'Mara Vignarajah to #Tacomawa. Krish (shown here with LCSNW CEO David Duea) is President and CEO of Baltimore-based…
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Meet the team behind Lever for Change! 🤗 This past week, our staff met up to work through some strategic planning, welcome new hires, and have…
Meet the team behind Lever for Change! 🤗 This past week, our staff met up to work through some strategic planning, welcome new hires, and have…
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FACT: With nearly 8.5 million unfilled jobs nationwide and at a time of record-low unemployment, immigrants are essential to filling in the gaps in…
FACT: With nearly 8.5 million unfilled jobs nationwide and at a time of record-low unemployment, immigrants are essential to filling in the gaps in…
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Welcome to PRE, Berry Global, Inc. We have really enjoyed working with your team, Alexander Burton, and look forward to next week's site visit in…
Welcome to PRE, Berry Global, Inc. We have really enjoyed working with your team, Alexander Burton, and look forward to next week's site visit in…
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Come join my team-and it's a GREAT team! Looking for someone to come alongside refugees and immigrants as a Public Grants Specialist. If you have…
Come join my team-and it's a GREAT team! Looking for someone to come alongside refugees and immigrants as a Public Grants Specialist. If you have…
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I am fortunate to work with a fantastic team of advancement professionals. We just concluded a two-day team advance (Opposite of a retreat? Because…
I am fortunate to work with a fantastic team of advancement professionals. We just concluded a two-day team advance (Opposite of a retreat? Because…
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Many of you may know me from my time spent in corporate America. Since joining Community West Foundation, I have witnessed the importance of the…
Many of you may know me from my time spent in corporate America. Since joining Community West Foundation, I have witnessed the importance of the…
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Excited about what we are up to in our hometown of Baltimore!
Excited about what we are up to in our hometown of Baltimore!
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[Article] Global Refuge's CEO believes immigrants could be vital in helping #Baltimore turn around years of population decline. #nonprofits…
[Article] Global Refuge's CEO believes immigrants could be vital in helping #Baltimore turn around years of population decline. #nonprofits…
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Excited to share Global Refuge’s growth as we walk alongside more refugees and immigrants in Baltimore’s Fells Point! And a special shout-out to our…
Excited to share Global Refuge’s growth as we walk alongside more refugees and immigrants in Baltimore’s Fells Point! And a special shout-out to our…
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Thank you to FM Area Foundation for awarding Global Refuge with a generous grant to help support emergency housing for our clients in Fargo…
Thank you to FM Area Foundation for awarding Global Refuge with a generous grant to help support emergency housing for our clients in Fargo…
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Would you, or anyone in your network, be interested in joining our business development team as our new Public Grants Specialist? Position can be…
Would you, or anyone in your network, be interested in joining our business development team as our new Public Grants Specialist? Position can be…
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