About The Walnuts – Wendy van Amerongen
Wendy, a part of The Walnuts team, is an experienced professional with a proven track record of institutional fundraising, proposal writing, and project coordination. Wendy is a well-traveled communicator and coordinator, known for her determination and commitment to achieving goals. She’s a driven optimist with a knack for ‘getting things done’.
Beneath the warm, engaging persona that Wendy embodies, she’s a powerhouse of professionalism and efficiency. While high-pressure situations, and multi-party involvement could frazzle even the best, Wendy brings a sense of calm, order, and clarity, ensuring everyone can place confidence in the task at hand.
Wendy’s Craft: From Vision to Narrative
Wendy’s expertise is rooted in her work with renowned NGOs such as Woord en Daad, Edukans, World Vision Netherlands, and Tearfund. It’s there where she honed her expertise in institutional fundraising, proposal writing, and project coordination. Wendy bridges the gap between an organization’s mission and potential funders. Her determination and commitment to achieving goals are as steadfast as her optimism, embodying the essence of ‘getting things done.’
She’s a wordsmith, with her ability to craft compelling narratives that echo an organization’s vision and captivate potential investors being her trump card. Yet, Wendy doesn’t just write; she tells stories, she paints vivid pictures, and she brings abstract concepts to life, making her an invaluable asset to any team navigating tight deadlines and seeking funding.
What others think about Wendy
People who have worked with Wendy speak highly of her comprehensive skill set and professional dedication. Those who have had the pleasure to work alongside her consistently mention her strong communication abilities, her focus on results, and her outstanding interpersonal skills. Her positive attitude, drive, and resourcefulness are attributes that colleagues often highlight, noting the impact these have on the team dynamic and the work environment. Wendy’s ability to foster meaningful relationships in professional contexts is something that many have appreciated, and her detail-oriented nature, coupled with her foresight and problem-solving skills, has been particularly valued. Her peers describe her as highly reliable and committed, with a noticeable entrepreneurial spirit. Many have commended Wendy’s passion for supporting vulnerable communities, as well as her capacity to work efficiently even under challenging circumstances. Her positive influence on teams, timeliness, and ability to exceed expectations are all qualities that have been praised by others. For those interested in hearing more about Wendy’s professional attributes, a visit to her LinkedIn profile provides a more detailed look into the commendations she’s received from her peers.
What others think about Wendy
People who have worked with Wendy speak highly of her comprehensive skill set and professional dedication. Those who have had the pleasure to work alongside her consistently mention her strong communication abilities, her focus on results, and her outstanding interpersonal skills. Her positive attitude, drive, and resourcefulness are attributes that colleagues often highlight, noting the impact these have on the team dynamic and the work environment. Wendy’s ability to foster meaningful relationships in professional contexts is something that many have appreciated, and her detail-oriented nature, coupled with her foresight and problem-solving skills, has been particularly valued. Her peers describe her as highly reliable and committed, with a noticeable entrepreneurial spirit. Many have commended Wendy’s passion for supporting vulnerable communities, as well as her capacity to work efficiently even under challenging circumstances. Her positive influence on teams, timeliness, and ability to exceed expectations are all qualities that have been praised by others. For those interested in hearing more about Wendy’s professional attributes, a visit to her LinkedIn profile provides a more detailed look into the commendations she’s received from her peers.
Personal stuff
But Wendy’s not all work and no play. Wendy loves to swap her professional ensemble for comfy clothes once she’s home. Off the clock, she morphs from a strategic professional to a culinary explorer, finding joy in cooking up new recipes and relishing good food. A forest walk with her furry companion is her ideal stress-buster, and any catchy tune is her cue to unleash a spontaneous happy dance. She’s also a proponent of sustainable fashion, with the clothing loop being her secret to scoring the best finds. Even as she balances a spectrum of roles, Wendy’s passion for a healthy lifestyle and personal development, honed through her years as a Personal Body Coach, is evident.
Testimonials
“Wendy is an absolute joy to work with the most organized person that I have ever worked with and combines amazing organizational skills with warmth, great communication skills and determination to get the job done excellently, whatever it takes. She has first-class relational skills and builds a sense of team wherever she goes. Wendy is a hugely positive person who gets others on side and motivates them to do a high-quality job and be proud of what they achieve. She is a problem solver who anticipates what could go wrong and makes clear plans so as to avoid that happening. She is tenacious and hardworking. I recommend her wholeheartedly.”
It has been a great joy to work together with Wendy. Wendy is an enthusiastic team player. A hard worker. Result driven. With her energy and drive and excellent networking skills she has been able to set-up valuable relationships for Tearfund Netherlands with key players in the area of Institutional Fundraising. In the Netherlands as well as international. Her personal approach made it great fun to work with her!
It was a great pleasure to work together with Wendy in the development of a grant proposal. Wendy has excellent communication and coordination skills and together with her enthusiasm and passion for the vulnerable we managed to develop an ambitious plan. Highly recommended!
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