SHEILA OJEI

Philanthropy, Partnerships & Private Sector Engagement Expert | Strategist | Storyteller | Author

Sheila Ojei is a philanthropy, partnerships, and private sector engagement expert, strategist, and storyteller who helps organisations scale purposefully. She is the author of The Funding Code: Why Good Work Goes Unfunded and How to Change That, out July 2026.

With a proven track record across Nigeria's corporate, development, and social impact sectors, she drives business growth, secures high-value partnerships, and leads bold transformation initiatives that align strategy with sustainable outcomes. Her career sits at the intersection of the two worlds she now helps others bridge — corporate capital and mission-driven work.

Sheila blends deep expertise in business development, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement to unlock funding, elevate visibility, and build trust. Her work focuses on building locally led solutions that create lasting impact.

Whether advising a nonprofit, supporting a startup's expansion, or designing a CSR initiative, Sheila brings structure, insight, and heart to everything she builds.