Experience

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  8seconds: image & brand creation

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Account manager
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  Pureimagination africa

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Account executive
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  Ncf nigeria

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2016

  • Head, Membership & Fundraising

    Mar 2015 - Sept 2016

  • Senior Officer: Fundraising/ Marketing

    Jan 2013 - Aug 2015
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  Lekki urban forest and animal sanctuary initiative (lufasi)

  Sept 2016 - Feb 2021

  Head, partnership and development
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  Sterling one foundation

  Mar 2021 - May 2022

  Grants & research lead

  𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:• Created strategies for increasing the effectiveness of receiving grants and funding from donors and corporations.• Coordinate and manage all aspects of donor / private & public sector engagement.• Project monitoring, management, and reporting for the Foundation’s Equip 60,000 skills project, Alliance for Youth Nigeria 250,000 youth empowerment project, and the Beach Adoption project.• Designed programmes and planning the Foundation’s annual strategy and calendar.• Proactive engagement of Private Corporations, Government Agencies, International and local NGOs relevant to the Foundation’s programme areas.• Developed webinar concepts to propagate the Foundation’s ethos and thematic areas while driving advocacy and impact. Show less

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  Nigeria solidarity support fund

  Jun 2022 - Feb 2023

  Head, strategic partnership

  𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:• Managed fundraising efforts for the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF).• Established and cultivated relationships with diverse donors, including private, public, and international partners.• Secured media partnerships, achieving 90% cost savings, and engaged influencers to boost fund development and brand awareness.• Devised fundraising strategy and donor engagement plans, ensuring consistent communication and timely acknowledgments through various channels.• Developed grant applications, corporate fundraising proposals, and managed donor cultivation activities and events while overseeing various management tasks. Show less

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  Boat foundation

  Aug 2023 - Jul 2024

  Executive director

  𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:• Leading strategic planning and implementing programs to enhance healthcare access through supply chain strengthening initiatives.• Identifying and securing new partnerships for BOAT Foundation and its parent company, LifeBank, resulting in increased return on investment, access to critical medical supplies, and improved health outcomes for underserved communities.• Establishing partnerships with high-level officials in government across multiple agencies, international and national development organizations, and healthcare providers.• Overseeing budgeting, fundraising, and grant management to ensure the financial sustainability of the Foundation.• Managing the day-to-day operations of the Foundation and its 26-member team, comprising professionals, managers, officers, and short-term staff to achieve goals and objectives while maintaining high levels of satisfaction among current partners, investors, and board members of BOAT Foundation. Show less