Shameemah Jahed
About Shameemah Jahed
Shameemah Jahed is a Senior Corporate Fundraiser at FOUR PAWS and an Independent Fundraising Consultant in Cape Town, South Africa, with extensive experience in event management and public relations.
Title and Current Position
Shameemah Jahed holds the position of Senior Corporate Fundraiser at FOUR PAWS. She has been serving in this role since 2017 in the Cape Town Area, South Africa. She also works as an Independent Fundraising Consultant specializing in Event Management and Corporate Fundraising. She has been working in this capacity since 2012, also based in the Cape Town Area.
Career Background
Shameemah Jahed has an extensive professional background. She worked as a PR & Events Manager - Special Projects at Event-telligent from 2005 to 2012, and as an Events and PR Manager at The Invent Group from 2001 to 2005, both based in Cape Town, South Africa. She also owned and operated Sash Coffee & Deli in Claremont, Cape Town from 1999 to 2001. Earlier in her career, she was a Senior Client Services Manager at The Regus Group from 1998 to 1999, and served in short-term corporate temp roles from 1996 to 1998. Her early experience includes working as a PA at Niksh Optometrists from 1992 to 1994.
Educational Background
Shameemah Jahed has a well-rounded educational background focused on business and public relations. She completed a Short Course in Business Strategy at the University of the Western Cape's Graduate School of Business in 2015. She also took a course in Small Business Management at the Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town in 2006. Additionally, she studied Public Relations and Event Management at Varsity College from 1998 to 1999.
Special Projects and Achievements
Shameemah Jahed developed a business model and strategy for The Cape Town International Kite Festival, which led to securing multi-year sponsorships and partnerships, tripling ticket sales in the first year. She achieved R320k in profits per event and garnered over R3.5 million in media coverage annually for the festival. Furthermore, she contributed to winning the 2010/2011 Silver and Gold PRISA Prism Awards in collaboration with a PR agency for her work on the festival. Her management attracted over 25,000 visitors annually, a significant increase from the initial 4,000 visitors.
NPO Sector Experience
Shameemah Jahed brings a wealth of experience from various sectors within the NPO industry, including mental health, sport & recreation, poverty alleviation, faith-based initiatives, and animal welfare. Her diverse expertise highlights her ability to navigate and contribute to multiple aspects of non-profit organizations.