Business Development Associate
Hi, I'm Rejoice Nwokia a strategic, communication-driven Business Development Associate specializing in partnership outreach, stakeholder engagement, and operational coordination. I help NGOs, startups, and social enterprises build meaningful relationships, secure funding, and scale their impact with precision and purpose.
View My Experience
About Me
Organized. Strategic. Impact-Driven.
I'm Rejoice Nwokia, a Business Development Associate with a proven track record of supporting organizational growth through purposeful outreach, donor engagement, and operational excellence. My work sits at the intersection of communication, strategy, and coordination empowering nonprofits, startups, and social enterprises to forge stronger partnerships and drive measurable results.
With hands-on experience in partnership outreach, proposal support, and stakeholder coordination, I bring both the soft skills and the operational discipline organizations need to thrive. I am deeply committed to mission-driven work and excel at translating big picture goals into actionable, well documented processes.
Whether supporting grant applications, managing donor communications, or coordinating cross-functional project activities, I show up prepared, professional, and ready to contribute from day one. I am remote work ready and globally competitive built for modern, fast-moving organizations that demand both quality and efficiency.
Core Value Proposition
What I Bring to the Table
Eight distinct capabilities designed to accelerate your organization's partnerships, visibility, and operational performance.
Partnership Outreach
Identifying, approaching, and nurturing strategic partners to expand organizational reach and collaboration opportunities.
Stakeholder Engagement
Building and maintaining trust-based relationships with donors, community leaders, board members, and key stakeholders.
Proposal & Sponsorship Support
Contributing to compelling grant proposals and sponsorship decks that communicate value and secure vital organizational funding.
Donor & Grant Research
Prospecting high-fit donors and grant opportunities through thorough, strategic research aligned with organizational mission and priorities.
Reporting & Documentation
Producing clear, accurate reports and maintaining organized documentation systems that support transparency and accountability.
Business Operations Coordination
Streamlining workflows, scheduling, and administrative processes to keep teams aligned and projects moving forward efficiently.
Strategic Communication
Crafting clear, purposeful messages across email, presentations, and stakeholder updates that drive engagement and action.
Administrative Support
Providing reliable, detail-oriented administrative coordination that frees leadership to focus on higher-impact strategic priorities.
Skills Profile
Core Competencies
A well-rounded skill set built for modern business development from relationship management to operational coordination and strategic communication.
Relationship Management
Cultivating long-term, trust-based partnerships with stakeholders, donors, and collaborators.
Business Communication
Writing and speaking with clarity, professionalism, and strategic intent across all channels.
Research & Prospecting
Identifying and qualifying new partnership, donor, and funding opportunities with precision.
Proposal Writing Support
Contributing to grant proposals and sponsorship materials that tell compelling organizational stories.
Stakeholder Coordination
Managing multi-stakeholder communication and ensuring alignment across programs and initiatives.
CRM & Administrative Support
Maintaining organized contact databases, follow-up systems, and documentation workflows.
Reporting & Documentation
Producing accurate, professional reports for internal teams, donors, and external stakeholders.
Organization & Time Management
Prioritizing effectively and delivering high-quality work on schedule in fast-paced environments.
Professional Experience
Where I've Made an Impact

Business Development Associate
Golden Hope International Foundation Nonprofit Organization
Nigeria/ USA
Partnership Outreach & Visibility
Supported partnership outreach and stakeholder engagement initiatives that strengthened organizational visibility and opened new collaboration opportunities across the nonprofit sector.
Donor & Sponsorship Communication
Assisted with donor communication, sponsorship outreach, and relationship management activities, contributing to stronger funding pipelines and partner retention.
Proposal & Grant Documentation
Contributed to proposal development, grant support documentation, and organizational reporting that aligned with funder requirements and strategic goals.
Scheduling & Stakeholder Follow-Ups
Coordinated meetings, schedules, follow-ups, and stakeholder communication across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring nothing fell through the cracks.
Outreach Tracking & Reporting Systems
Helped maintain organized documentation, outreach tracking logs, and reporting systems that improved team accountability and data accessibility.
ALX Virtual Assistant Certification
Completed rigorous training in remote operations, digital tools, communication, and executive support through ALX Africa's professional development program.
Excelerate Project Management Internship
Gained hands-on experience in project planning, stakeholder coordination, timeline management, and deliverable tracking within a structured internship environment.
Portfolio
Featured Portfolio Projects
Real-world work completed at Golden Hope International Foundation in May 2024, supporting partnership outreach, donor research, grant writing, sponsorship communications, and stakeholder reporting.
NGO Partnership Outreach Tracker
Overview: A Trello-based tracking system used to manage partnership outreach across multiple NGO stakeholders.
Tools: Trello, Gmail, Google Sheets
Impact: Reduced follow-up gaps by 20% and improved team visibility into the partnership pipeline.
Reduced follow-up gaps and improved pipeline visibility.
Donor Prospect Database
Overview: Built and maintained a database of 100+ qualified donor prospects aligned with the organization’s mission.
Tools: Trello, Airtable, Google Sheets
Impact: Streamlined prospecting workflows and enabled faster identification of high-fit funding opportunities.
Managed 100+ qualified donor prospects.
Grant Research & Proposal Support
Overview: Conducted comprehensive grant research to identify funding opportunities and supported proposal writing for organizational submissions.
Tools: Google Docs, Notion, Grant databases
Impact: Improved the success rate of grant applications through thorough research and strategic alignment.
Strengthened grant quality through targeted research and writing support.
Sponsorship Outreach Email Campaign
Overview: Developed and executed multi-touch email sequences targeting corporate sponsors and individual donors.
Tools: Gmail, Canva, Google Docs
Impact: Improved open and response rates through personalized, professional messaging.
Improved open and response rates with personalized outreach.
Monthly Stakeholder Reporting Template
Overview: Created reusable, professionally designed reporting templates for monthly updates to donors, board members, and key stakeholders.
Tools: Google Docs, Canva
Impact: Standardized reporting processes and improved stakeholder confidence through consistent communication.
Standardized monthly reporting for clearer stakeholder updates.
Tech Stack
Tools & Platforms
Proficient in the digital tools and platforms that modern business development, operations, and remote collaboration demand.
Google Workspace
Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Gmail — full suite for documentation, reporting, and collaboration.
Microsoft Office
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for professional reporting, proposals, and presentations.
Canva
Creating polished visual assets, sponsorship decks, and stakeholder-facing materials.
Trello
Visual project management for tracking tasks, timelines, and team deliverables.
Notion
Centralizing documentation, databases, project notes, and organizational knowledge.
Slack
Real-time team communication, channel management, and remote collaboration.
Zoom
Virtual meetings, stakeholder calls, webinars, and remote partnership engagements.
CRM & Email Tools
Contact management, outreach tracking, email sequencing, and relationship pipeline maintenance.
Testimonials
What Partners & Leaders Say
"Rejoice is one of the most reliable and organized professionals I've had the pleasure of working with. Her ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships simultaneously — while keeping every detail documented and every deadline met — is genuinely exceptional. She brought a level of professionalism and warmth to our partnership outreach that made a real difference in how our foundation was perceived by potential donors."
— Chief Mrs Beatrice Mbaocha
President, Golden Hope International Foundation
"From day one, Rejoice demonstrated extraordinary initiative and strategic thinking. She redesigned our entire donor communication workflow and built a prospecting tracker that the team still uses today. Her written communications are always polished, purposeful, and effective. She is the kind of business development professional every growing nonprofit needs on their side."
— Lambert Opara
Executive Director, Golden Hope International Foundation
"Rejoice was a member of my team during our Excelerate Internship project, she played an Important role in helping us achieve our goals. She has a very positive attitude and a strong work ethic, which made working with her enjoyable and effective. Rejoice contributed her ideas with confidence and was always willing to support her team. She is dependable, a good listener, and someone who takes her responsibilities seriously. I have no doubts she will thrive wherever she goes next."
— Nwakanma Peace, Project Manager, Excelerate
Career Vision
Let's Build Something Meaningful Together
I am actively seeking Business Development Associate roles with NGOs, social enterprises, startups, and remote-first organizations where I can channel my skills in partnership development, stakeholder engagement, and operational coordination into real, measurable impact.
I believe the most transformative organizations are built on strong relationships, clear communication, and disciplined execution, and that is exactly what I bring to every team I join. Whether you are scaling a nonprofit, launching a new program, or strengthening your funding pipeline, I am ready to contribute from the ground up.

Open to opportunities globally. Remote-work ready, highly adaptable, and committed to excellence in every role I take on.
Ready to make an impact? Let's connect and explore how I can drive growth for your organization. I am available and hiring-ready for the right opportunity.
Partnership Growth
Building bridges that expand reach and create lasting collaborations.
Operational Excellence
Bringing structure, clarity, and efficiency to every project and process.
Impact at Scale
Supporting organizations that are changing communities and transforming lives.
Contact
Ready to Connect?
I am actively seeking new opportunities, available for immediate start, and ready to contribute immediately as a dedicated, skilled Business Development Associate. If you need someone who shows up prepared, professional, and passionate about your mission, let's start a conversation today.
Email
Send a direct message to discuss open roles, projects, or collaboration opportunities.
[email protected]
LinkedIn
Connect professionally, view my full work history, and explore endorsements from colleagues.
linkedin.com/in/rejoice-chinasa-nwokia
WhatsApp
Prefer a quick, direct conversation? Reach out via WhatsApp for fast, professional communication.
+2348069488404
Portfolio
Explore my featured projects, templates, and workflow samples in full detail.
gamma.app/rejoice-nwokia-portfolio
Made with