The proof is in the pipeline
Over 10 years, I’ve helped organizations across Africa and around the world raise more, build smarter systems, and unlock transformational change. Here’s what that looks like in practice.
Key Results
$65M+
Total funding mobilized
Across foundations, bilaterals, corporates, HNWIs, and individual donors.
80+
Proposals led in a single year
From design to submission across institutional and philanthropic donors at Village Capital
2M+
Raised through HNWI engagement
Strategic stewardship, major donor engagement, and capital campaigns in Liberia at LEAD Edu.
2500
donations & $40K raised in 4 weeks
Managing 8 virtual events and donor engagement campaigns at The Small Things
$28M
Single grant secured
LEGO Foundation innovation grant for Ubongo — led ideation, co-led proposal development, and financial modeling.
66%
Grant win rate
Across applications ranging from $500 to $10M at Ubongo
500+
Donors managed
Individual giving, campaigns, and communications across platforms and teams
50+
Organizations Trained in Fundraising
Multi-day training, webinars, online and in-person to build individual and institutional capacity in fundraising
$25M+
In climate entrepreneurship funding
Including a $6M bilateral contract for climate entrepreneurship in Africa at Village Capital.
2M+
Verbally committed in 4 months
Philanthropic and investment funding secured for 5 nonprofits through Tanda Advisors
800+
Prospective funders identified
With multi-day trainings delivered to 15+ organizations through Tanda Advisors
AI Tools Developed for Prospecting Funders
Review hundreds of org and find the write fit, found hundreds of funders that are aligned, sorted and outreach information obtained. Trained specifically for you and your organization. Built pipelines of $20M_ on average for orgs.
AI Tools for Nonprofit Landscaping and Equity-First Grants Review
1,500+ organizations reviewed and sorted through custom AI tools for funders and capacity-building intermediaries seeking high-potential grantees across Africa.
Testimonials
"Thank you so much for all the fantastic support you’ve offered us and for your continued willingness to support us. We truly appreciate your contributions, which have been instrumental in helping us build a proper fundraising department."
— Nyanam Widows
"Thank you so much for all the fantastic support you’ve offered us and for your continued willingness to support us. We truly appreciate your contributions, which have been instrumental in helping us build a proper fundraising department."
— Nyanam Widows
"Thank you so much for all the fantastic support you’ve offered us and for your continued willingness to support us. We truly appreciate your contributions, which have been instrumental in helping us build a proper fundraising department."
— Nyanam Widows
Career
$100k+
2025 — Present
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$2M+ committed in 4 months.
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800+ prospects identified.
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15+ organizations trained.
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Scaled budgets from six to seven figures.
Primary Consultant, Tanda Advisors
2024–2025
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$1M+ raised through HNWI engagement and capital campaigns.
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Co-designed 3–5 year strategic plan.
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Designed $1M grantmaking strategy for Morocco and Liberia.
Development & Partnerships Manager, LEAD Edu
2022–2024
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$25M+ secured including $6M bilateral contract.
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80+ proposals led. 3-year strategy designed and launched.
Partnerships Manager, Village Capital
2021–2022
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$28M LEGO Foundation grant secured.
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$9M raised with 66% win rate.
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500+ donors managed. Designed $25M+ multi-year grants.
Development Manager Consultant, Ubongo
2019–2022
Strategic Development Consultant (Self-employed)
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$900K secured across foundations, challenge grants, and multilaterals.
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61% win rate on applications from $500 to $10M.
2018–2020
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2,500 donations and $40K raised in 4 weeks.
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$200K from mid-to-large donors.
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30 volunteers managed, 75% converted to monthly donors.
Partnerships & Development Manager, The Small Things
Pricing built for equity
I offer tiered pricing to ensure this work is accessible to portfolios of all sizes. I also partner directly with funders to make training available at a nominal fee or for free to historically under-resourced organizations
If you’re a funder interested in sponsoring capacity-building for your grantees, I’d love to hear from you
If you’re a funder interested in sponsoring capacity-building for your grantees, I’d love to hear from you