1 JOB

Imelda Wanja

An active member of the Nonprofit Builder consultant platform since 26, September 2023 and has completed 1 engagement through the platform

A consultant with expertise in Grants coordination and administration, Fundraising, Project Management, Research, Business Strategy and Model, Finance, Gender-Inclusion, Social and Innovation Finance.

Kenya, Africa

Joined on 26, September 2023

Expertises

Fundraising

Financial management

Business plans

Business models

Gender, diversity & inclusion

Project management

Philanthropy Services

Grant Writing

Languages

English

Swahili

Contextual Experience

Children and Youth

Education

Climate Action

Environment Conservation

Health

Sustainable Economy

Women and Gender Equality

Agricultural Adaptation

Climate Finance

Clean Transport Solutions

Biodiversity

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene

Nutrition

Maternal and Newborn Health

Child Health and Development

Primary Health Care and Public Health

Finance and Capital Markets

Sustainable Food

Inclusive Financial Systems

Gender Integration

Geographical Experience

Kenya, Worldwide, Africa

About

Imelda is an accomplished consultant and strategist with over a decade of experience in grant fundraising, resource mobilization, and impact-driven investment. As the Founder and Lead Consultant at Akasha Consulting, she leads a firm dedicated to supporting grant funders with end-to-end coordination and administration of grant cycles and empowering grant seekers through expert advisory and fundraising strategies. Imelda's extensive experience spans various sectors, with her expertise including building robust donor pipelines, writing compelling grant proposals, conducting feasibility studies, and developing scalable solutions tailored to client needs. To further support grant seekers, Imelda developed the Akasha GrantFinder, a subscription-based resource that provides tailored insights into grant opportunities from foundations, charities, corporates, and major donors. Having partnered with diverse organizations, Imelda brings deep insights into navigating complex funding landscapes in low- and middle-income countries. She is passionate about catalyzing sustainable solutions and fostering cross-sectoral collaborations that drive systemic change. When she isn’t advancing impactful projects, Imelda is dedicated to nurturing her interests in yoga, sustainable development, and empowering women and children in underserved communities.

Service Offering:

Grantmaking Cycle Management: Offering support to grant funders in their end-to-end grantmaking cycle, including structuring investment criteria, pipeline development, due diligence, and grant awards.
Fundraising and Resource Mobilization: Assisting grant seekers in raising philanthropic capital, developing resource mobilization strategies, and crafting compelling grant proposals.
Lead Generation and Pipeline Development: Supporting institutional capital investors in originating credible pipelines, conducting pre-analysis, and performing due diligence for investments in African markets.
Akasha GrantFinder: A subscription-based resource that provides tailored insights into grant opportunities from foundations, charities, corporates, and major donors.