Mr. Sylvanus Okumu
Chairperson, Advisory Board
Sylvanus is a strategic fundraising and development professional with over nine years of experience working across nonprofit, academic, and social impact sectors in Africa. His expertise spans resource mobilization, strategic partnerships, organizational growth, and program development—particularly in underserved and rural contexts.
He has held senior leadership roles in both local and international organizations, where he has successfully led multi-million-dollar fundraising efforts, expanded program reach, and strengthened institutional capacity. Sylvanus has a proven track record in building high-impact donor and stakeholder relationships, designing scalable community programs, and influencing public policy through advocacy and coalition-building.
In addition to his leadership roles, Sylvanus is the founder of a consulting firm that supports mission-driven organizations in fundraising strategy and sustainability planning. His work is grounded in a strong commitment to social equity, innovation, and systems change. Under his leadership, the consultancy has been recognized for its innovative approach to empowering nonprofits—recently earning a nomination in the 4th Annual Management Consulting Awards by Wealth and Finance International.
As an Advisory Board Member, Sylvanus brings visionary thinking, cross-sector insights, and a collaborative spirit to help organizations grow their impact and navigate complex challenges.