Alfred Akerele is a highly respected grant expert and resource mobilisation consultant with over a decade of experience in the non-profit sector. His work has significantly shaped local, national, and global humanitarian initiatives, championing projects that transform communities and drive sustainable change.

Recognised for his leadership in strategic project management, resource mobilisation, impact monitoring, and policy advocacy, Alfred has worked across multiple sectors — including sustainable development, public health, education, economic development, climate change, media, and social inclusion.

As a sought-after training consultant, he has facilitated capacity-building retreats for numerous African non-profits. His exceptional fundraising and grant management skills are evidenced by securing multi-million-dollar funding from globally renowned organisations such as MacArthur Foundation, USAID, FCDO, National Endowment for Democracy, International Budget Partnership, World Bank Group, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF, the German Embassy in Abuja, and the US Embassy in Nigeria.

In 2022, Alfred was recognised with an individual grant award from the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund for his dedication to youth-driven initiatives.

Currently serving as a Grant Analyst at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Alfred supports high-impact national projects by leading grant proposal development, ensuring data integrity, and strengthening donor relations.

Beyond fundraising, Alfred is passionate about institutional capacity building for organisations in the Global South. He regularly publishes weekly fundraising insights on LinkedIn and curates monthly funding opportunity updates, equipping African organisations with tools to access sustainable financing.

His work and networks span Africa, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, positioning him as a connector between mission-driven organisations and high-value donors, private sector partners, and innovative financing opportunities.