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About The Founder
Zoran Stojkovski – Expert in Grant Management, Social Entrepreneurship, and Organizational Development
Zoran Stojkovski is a seasoned management consultant with over 20 years of experience in designing, managing, and implementing international and local grant-giving and development programs. He has worked extensively with USAID, the European Union (EU), the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and various multilateral and bilateral donors. His expertise spans social entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility (CSR), philanthropy, civil society development, community engagement, organizational sustainability, project management, local fundraising, and grant administration.
He is founder and CEO of PROEFEKT INOVO, consulting organization established in March 2015.
Zoran dedicated seven years to USAID’s Civil Society Development Program (Dem Net Program Macedonia), where he held multiple roles, including Program Officer, Grant Coordinator, and Program Manager. From 2004 to 2014, he served as the Executive Director of a leading intermediary support organization, overseeing annual budgets ranging from €1 million to €1.8 million and managing a diverse team of nearly 20 professionals from different ethnic and religious backgrounds.
Throughout his career, Zoran has designed and delivered capacity-building interventions, including training, facilitation, coaching, mentoring, research, analysis, and program evaluations for over 300 civil society organizations (CSOs), public institutions, and private companies across North Macedonia and Southeast Europe (SEE). He has conducted numerous seminars and training programs for local CSOs, government officials, and business sector employees on topics such as:
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Strategic Planning
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Project Cycle Management (PCM)
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Results-Based Management (RBM)
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Grant Project Development and Project Writing
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Program Monitoring and Evaluation
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Grant Project Implementation
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Fundraising and Financial Sustainability
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Cross-Sectoral Partnerships
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Innovation Management
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Advocacy and Lobbying
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Improving Public Service Delivery
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Business Planning
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CSR and Strategic Corporate Philanthropy
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Negotiation and Sales
Education and Professional Development
Zoran holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Donor Development Practices from London Metropolitan University, focusing on international donor and grant-making strategies aligned with beneficiary needs and contextual realities.
About PROEFEKT's Team
PROEFEKT is a dynamic consultancy firm specializing in training, capacity-building, and strategic advisory services. Our team consists of experienced trainers and consultants with over 15 years of expertise in international programs and organizations. In addition to our core team, we collaborate with a network of 20+ expert trainers and consultants across various fields to deliver high-quality consultancy solutions tailored to our clients' needs.
Currently, PROEFEKT operates with a team of four externally engaged consultants responsible for public and customized training programs while continuously fostering young, motivated professionals eager to expand their expertise in providing client support.