Anna Becker
About Anna Becker
Anna Becker is the Director of Institutional Funding at Sightsavers, where she has worked since 2014. She has extensive experience in resource mobilization and government partnerships, having held various roles at organizations such as the International HIV/AIDS Alliance and Oxfam.
Current Role at Sightsavers
Anna Becker serves as the Director of Institutional Funding at Sightsavers, a position she has held since 2014. In this role, she focuses on securing funding from institutional sources to support the organization's mission. Her extensive experience in government relations and resource mobilization contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Sightsavers
Before her current role, Anna Becker worked at Sightsavers in various capacities. She was the Head of Strategic Government Partnerships from 2012 to 2014, where she developed and managed partnerships with government entities. Prior to that, she served as the Senior Government Relations Manager from 2010 to 2012, focusing on building relationships with key stakeholders in the government sector.
Professional Background in Nonprofits
Anna Becker has a diverse background in nonprofit organizations. She worked as an Advisor for Resource Mobilisation at the International HIV/AIDS Alliance from 2005 to 2010. Additionally, she held positions at Save the Children UK as a Regional Grants Coordinator and at The Prince's Trust as a Programme Manager and Programme Coordinator. Her early career included a role as a Regional Press Officer at Oxfam.
Education and Qualifications
Anna Becker holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Development Studies and English from Middlesex University, which she completed from 1997 to 2000. She furthered her education with a Master of Science (MSc) in Development Studies from Birkbeck, University of London, graduating in 2003. Her academic background supports her expertise in institutional funding and resource mobilization.