Holly Morton
London
Summary
Results-driven Global Health and International Development Specialist with extensive experience in programme and solution development, business development, program management, and strategic partnership management across global health and humanitarian sectors. Proven expertise in securing multi-million-dollar funding from major institutional donors (FCDO, UNICEF, Gavi, GAC, SIDA), foundations (Elton John AIDS Foundation, ELMA Foundation, CIFF, Audacious!), and private corporations. Skilled in market intelligence, opportunity identification, and crafting compelling funding proposals, concept notes, pitch decks, and reports. Demonstrated capability in driving complex projects from inception to successful delivery, with a strong technical focus on health systems strengthening, social determinant's of health, Universal Health Coverage (UHC), and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Operational experience in diverse contexts, including East, South, and West Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, supported by a solid academic foundation in Global Health and International Development. Experienced Business Development Lead with strong background in identifying and capturing business opportunities. Display exceptional negotiation skills and strategic planning abilities, adept at establishing profitable partnerships and forging global business alliances. Consistently driven successful market growth initiatives and achieved significant improvement in profit margins across diverse industries.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Lead
Tiko
London
03.2024 - Current
- Led the technical writing and proposal development process, securing over $3.5 million in funding from key institutional and foundation donors (EJAF, ELMA, CIFF, FCDO, UNFPA).
- Spearheaded proposals for high-profile 'big bet' philanthropists (Audacious!, MacArthur Foundation), positioning Tiko in ongoing funding opportunities of over $100 million.
- Built a comprehensive pipeline of new funding opportunities through market analysis, donor landscaping, and strategic outreach, aligning with emerging trends in SRHR.
- Managed the end-to-end proposal process, including opportunity identification, risk assessment, stakeholder coordination, budget development, and supplementary documents (Theories of Change, Log Frames, Risk Matrices).
- Provided subject matter expertise on health governance, social determinants of health, and health systems strengthening, enhancing the quality of proposals and program implementation.
- Played a key role in the establishment of the UK office and the formation of the New Business Development team, contributing to strategic growth and scaling operations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with donors, partners, and program staff, ensuring high-quality proposal development and delivery across operations in Africa (Burkina Faso, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Africa, and Zambia).
- Streamlined business development processes using Salesforce and Asana, optimising project management, proposal tracking, and internal reporting
Business Development Manager
Action Against Hunger
Damascus
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Led the end-to-end development of compelling concept notes and proposals, successfully securing funding from a diverse range of major institutional donors, including SIDA, GAC, DG NEAR, ECHO, FCDO, and the Disaster Emergency Committee.
- Served as the primary point of contact for donors, facilitating smooth communication, timely feedback, and effective resolution of queries.
- Ensured alignment with donor frameworks, guidelines, and strategic priorities, optimizing donor satisfaction.
- Conducted comprehensive donor mapping and market analysis to identify strategic funding opportunities, leading to the diversification of funding sources, including engagement with non-traditional private sector donors.
- Provided technical input on proposals across emergency response and early recovery, focusing on areas such as food security, nutrition, and health systems resilience.
- Directly supervised and mentored one local Reporting Officer, enhancing their skills in proposal writing, donor reporting, and project management.
Global Health Consultant
Crown Agents
London
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Spearheaded the bid strategy, proposal development, and acted as Program Manager for multiple high-impact global health projects, including immunization, health systems strengthening, and COVID-19 integration across challenging contexts (e.g., South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Ethiopia). Notable projects include: Gavi Technical Country Assistance (TCA), South Sudan ($3.2 million); COVID-19 Integration and Capacity Building in South Sudan ($790,000); and Non-Communicable Disease and COVID-19 Health System Strengthening, Suriname ($2.6 million).
- Secured over $10 million in new funding. Led the bid strategy and proposal process for key global health projects, successfully securing substantial new funding from donors such as Gavi, private pharmaceutical entities, and corporations.
- Acted as the lead contact for contract negotiations and grant management, building strong relationships with donors and clients, while ensuring smooth communication and collaboration.
- Oversaw budget development, expenditure tracking, and financial forecasting, ensuring stability and accountability across all managed projects.
- Established comprehensive project management systems, including risk assessments, compliance checks, performance monitoring, and external communications, exceeding client expectations, and adhering to time and budget schedules.
- Collaborated with the communications team to strategically elevate Crown Agents' global health visibility, contributing to technical brochures, articles, and engaging social media content.
- Actively participated as a core member of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Female Friendly Space Manager
Lifting Hands International
Serres
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Led the Female Friendly Space program, providing a safe environment for over 800 refugee women and girls
- Managed monitoring, quality assurance, and reporting
- Supervised a team of local and international volunteers, enhancing their skills and program contributions through mentorship
- Conducted sessions on gender issues, health, and hygiene, fostering a supportive community environment
- Acted as the Safeguarding focal point, ensuring adherence to policies and promoting a secure program environment
- Fostered collaboration with other NGOs operating in Northern Greece, participating in knowledge sharing and best practice exchanges to enhance the collective impact of humanitarian efforts
Project-based Consultant
Project-E
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Designed and implemented a menstrual hygiene management programme for a hospitality institute in Ethiopia, overseeing planning, fundraising, and evaluation
- Built strategic partnerships with stakeholders, aligning project efforts with organisational goals and donor expectations
Student Consultant
Ipas
London
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Led research initiatives to explore the potential of digital health solutions in enhancing access to safe abortion care in Pakistan
- Conducted a comprehensive systematic review and consolidation of relevant literature and materials from partner organisations, providing valuable insights and informing the research findings
- Designed and executed surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions, engaging international and national organisations, local government officials, community leaders, and community groups to gather diverse perspectives and enrich the research outcomes
Volunteer
Rachna Satrei
Siem Reap
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Implemented a successful, locally driven fundraising initiative, empowering 25 female students to secure private health insurance coverage over a three-year period
- Played a key role in managing and implementing grassroots programmes centred around women's rights, equality, sexual and reproductive health, capacity building, and addressing gender-based violence
- Produced impactful communications materials, including comprehensive donor reports and engaging social media content for varied audiences, effectively highlighting the organisation's achievements and impact
Education
MSc - Health and International Development
London School of Economics
UK01.2020
BSc - Public Health
Monash University
Australia01.2018
Skills
- Business Development
- Technical Writing and Proposal Development
- Program Management and Financial Oversight
- Stakeholder Engagement and Donor Relations
- Market Intelligence and Opportunity Identification
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning
- Digital Health and Innovation
- Health Systems Strengthening
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
- Cross-Regional Expertise (Africa, Asia, Middle East)
Timeline
Business Development Lead
Tiko
03.2024 - Current
Business Development Manager
Action Against Hunger
09.2023 - 02.2024
Global Health Consultant
Crown Agents
04.2022 - 09.2023
Female Friendly Space Manager
Lifting Hands International
09.2020 - 04.2021
Project-based Consultant
Project-E
07.2020 - 01.2021
Student Consultant
Ipas
10.2019 - 05.2020
Volunteer
Rachna Satrei
12.2017 - 03.2018
MSc - Health and International Development
London School of Economics
BSc - Public Health
Monash University
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