Olga Maximova

Head of Nonprofit Development
Czechitas
Location:
Czech Republic
Mentoring focus:
Consulting & Strategy, General Career Guidance & Soft Skills, HR/Recruiting/DEI, Management & Leadership, Public affairs/International relations/Politics, Sales/Business Development/CX
Olga Maximova, is a multifaceted leader seamlessly merging business acumen with nonprofit prowess and mentorship expertise.

With over 20 years of international leadership spanning business, diplomacy, and the non-profit sector, Olga embodies a unique blend of skills essential for strategic vision, fundraising, and fostering professional growth.

Olga Maximova's journey embodies the essence of a successful career pivot. Having traversed continents—living, working, and studying across six countries—Australia, USA, UK, Holland, and Spain—Olga embodies the testament that career transitions are not only possible but also invigorating. Her varied roles, from an inexperienced student to her current professional standing, impart invaluable insights she generously shares in her mentorship.

With a robust background spanning the public sector, business, and non-profits, Olga's expertise shines in fundraising, development, international PR, and presenting to senior stakeholders. As a strategic consultant specializing in transformative strategies for nonprofits and startups, she adeptly navigates diverse fundraising channels, ensuring sustainable financial backing for impactful causes.

Formerly the Head of Development at Czechitas and currently a board member of an endowment fund, Olga orchestrates global visibility and recognition for nonprofits through her strategic vision and adept business acumen.

Simultaneously, Olga passionately mentors women navigating career transitions. Her guidance extends beyond conventional mentorship, incorporating her personal experience as proof of a successful career pivot. Additionally, as a tech-savvy professional, she's enthusiastic about integrating generative AI into her work and is poised to assist mentees in navigating this transformative tech landscape.

Olga's comprehensive skill set encompasses:

- Crafting and executing transformative fundraising strategies
- Fostering strategic visions and values within nonprofits and startup ideas
- Cultivating robust networks and meaningful business connections
- Maximizing the potential of international PR for organizational growth
- Navigating diverse fundraising streams for sustainable development
- Providing tailored guidance for women in career transitions
- Incorporating generative AI into professional realms

Join Olga on a transformative journey toward organizational excellence or personal career empowerment, where her multifaceted experience, business acumen, tech proficiency, and personal journey pave the way for success—proving that career pivots are not just possible but can be enriching and transformative.



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