Speaking & Media

Conversations about philanthropy, funding and Africa's development.

Sheila Ojei speaks and moderates conversations on philanthropy in Africa, fundraising, partnerships, funding alignment and the evolving relationship between private capital and development.

Drawing on experience across the private sector, government and international development, she brings a practical perspective to conversations about how organisations mobilise resources, build partnerships and finance impact.

Speaking Topics

Philanthropy in Africa
The changing landscape of African philanthropy, corporate giving and locally mobilised capital.

The Funding Code
Why good work goes unfunded, and what organisations can do differently.

Funding Alignment, Fundability & Findability
What makes organisations ready for funding, discoverable to funders and aligned with capital.

Fundraising & Resource Mobilisation
Moving from opportunity chasing towards stronger funding strategies, relationships and systems.

Partnerships for Impact
How private-sector, public-sector and development actors can create shared value.

Selected Speaking & Moderation

Media and Speaking Engagements