Shahnaz Van Deventer

Experienced non-profit leader with over a decade of success in fundraising strategy, corporate partnerships, grant acquisition, and stakeholder engagement. I have led a multi-million-dollar capital campaign, secured significant government and foundation funding, and developed high-impact marketing and donor engagement initiatives. My background includes executive roles at organizations focused on education, science, social impact, and women's empowerment. Passionate about building sustainable funding models and cross-sector collaborations that drive measurable change, I bring a strategic, creative, and mission-driven approach to every project. I am now based in Singapore and am looking to continue contributing to the greater good for all. 

Strategic non-profit executive with over 15 years of experience leading philanthropy, marketing, and partnership development across the social impact, science education, and community service sectors. I have successfully directed multi-million-dollar capital and annual campaigns, secured significant public and private grant funding, and cultivated high-value relationships with corporate, government, and philanthropic partners. My leadership at organizations such as Saint John’s Program for Real Change, United Way, and the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity has consistently resulted in expanded donor pipelines, enhanced visibility, and sustainable growth. I bring a proven ability to align fundraising and communications strategies with mission outcomes, while engaging diverse stakeholders to advance equity, education, and community well-being.

Colgate University | Bachelor of Arts, Biology

Thunderbird School of Global Management | Master of Business Administration, International Management