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    Imagination. Possibilities. Action.

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    • About Me
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    • Leadership
    • Media Feature
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      • About Me
      • Elevate Your Game
      • Media
      • Tours of Duty
      • Leadership
      • Media Feature
      • Awards
      • Services
      • Blog
      • Social Media
      • Contact

      Imagination. Possibilities. Action.

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      • Building Communities ※ Empowering Leaders ※ Strengthening Institutions

        With over a decade of dedicated experience in cross-cultural collaboration in international development and social innovation, I have had the unique privilege of working on transformative education, youth development, nonprofit management, and human capital development projects in Africa, Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe. I am passionate about equipping leaders and professionals and connecting them with tools, networks, and resources to enable them to thrive at the intersection of passion, purpose, impact, and profit, making a tangible difference in their communities.

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        Elevate Your Game: The Ultimate Guide to Gain Clarity, Make Local Impact and Grow Global Influence

        This book is a practical guide, tool, and resource for emerging leaders, young professionals, and individuals who are conscious, intentional, and deliberate about making a mark in the world and leaving their footprints in the sands of time. Ultimately, the book is about inspiring imagination, powering possibilities, and activating action to enable you to make local impact and grow global influence.

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      • Elevate Your Game: Future Now! Conference

        A leadership development conference hosted by Oyindamola Johnson for emerging leaders and professionals

        Highlights of Elevate Your Game conference organized by Oyindamola Johnson in Lagos, Nigeria, which gathered professionals from across Nigeria for a professional development, career advancement, and capacity-building conference

        February, 2020

      • Tours of Duty

        A cross-section of organizations that I have supported and worked with over the past decade

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        Global Proposal and Project Developer

        VVOB — education for development is an international organisation with over 40 years of experience strengthening the quality of education systems in Africa, Asia, and South America in close partnership with governments and education ministries.

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        Brussels, Belgium

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        Member, International Board of Trustees

        Restless Development is a non-profit global agency founded in 1985. It supports the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. Independently registered, it works in nine countries: India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, the UK, the USA, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Our vision for youth power binds us together.  

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        United Kingdom / Global

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        Director, Office of Global Advancement

        The mission of A.D.U. is to prepare the most talented young people in Francophone Africa to design and drive the development of their nations as ethical leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

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        Niamey, Niger

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        Founder and Convener

        Elevate Your Game connects emerging leaders and young professionals across Africa and the world to networks, resources, platforms, and information that can help them thrive and catalyze change.

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        Lagos, Nigeria

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        Africa Careers Network Manager

        Established in 2012 in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation, Africa Careers Network (ACN) connects outstanding young talent from the African Leadership Academy (ALA) and The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program to career and internship opportunities across Africa.

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        Johannesburg, South Africa

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        Senior Associate

        The Future Project (TFP), an arm of RED Media Africa, addresses issues of governance, leadership, and enterprise. Its mission is "To Build a Network of Empowered Citizens – through Jobs, Entrepreneurship and Active Citizenship.

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        Lagos, Nigeria

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        Chief of Staff

        PRACTICE Benefit Corps is a mission-driven company that believes in the power of public schools to build the next generation of urban-educated leaders. It is a New York City-based B-Corp that partners with principals, teachers, and parents to close the opportunity gap in urban schools. Its groundbreaking approach seeks to level the playing field by reimagining what is possible for urban students.

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        New York, United States

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        Chief of Development and Capacity Building

        Evaluate For Change trains organizations, foundations, donors, and governmental social programs to use data and evaluation in their practice, building the social sector's capacity from within.

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        New York, United States

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        Lead, Communications for Development

        The VIP Fellowship Programme is a Malaysian government initiative to create a large pool of talented professionals passionate about sharing their expertise and experiences globally and contributing to nation-building.

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        Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

      • Professional Affiliations

        A highlight of global fellowships and leadership development programs I have been privileged to participate in.

        Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global)

        The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is a global community of fundraising professionals committed to advancing ethical, effective, and impactful fundraising. Its mission is to empower individuals and organizations to develop and sustain best practices in philanthropy, strengthen donor relationships, and foster positive change.

        Member, Grant Professionals Association

        The Grant Professionals Association (GPA) is a leading organization dedicated to advancing the profession of grant writing and management. As a member-driven association, GPA provides unparalleled support to grant professionals through access to cutting-edge resources, professional development opportunities, and a vibrant community of like-minded individuals.

        Atlas Corps Alumni

        Atlas Corps is an international network of social sector leaders and organizations that promotes innovation, cooperation, and solutions to address the world’s 21st-century challenges. Its mission is to address critical social issues by developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and promoting innovation through an overseas fellowship of skilled nonprofit professionals.

        VIP Fellowship Alumni

        The Volunteering for International Professionals (VIP) Fellowship Programme is an initiative by the Malaysian government to create a large pool of talented professionals passionate about sharing their expertise and experiences globally as expert volunteers to contribute to nation-building in the ASEAN region.

        American Express Leadership Academy Alumni

        Selected as one of 48 emerging leaders to attend the Academy, sponsored by American Express and organized by Centre for Creative Leadership, U.S., and Points of Light. American Express Leadership Academy builds emerging nonprofit and social purpose leaders' personal, business, and leadership skills through multi-day, in-person training.

      • In The News

        Cross selection of media features.

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        In der Global Solutions Summer School tauschen sich junge Menschen aus, die nicht weniger als die Welt verändern wollen.

         

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        Côte d’Ivoire, Sénégal, Nigeria… Ils ont moins de 40 ans et prennent les affaires en main en Afrique de l’Ouest.

         

         

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        Salzburg Global Fellow Oyindamola Johnson hopes to change the Sahel's higher education system through his work with the African Development University.

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        Meet Oyindamola Johnson, a Social Entrepreneur Committed To Human Capital Development.

         

         

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      • Awards and Recognition

        I believe in working hard in silence and letting the results speak for themselves. Here are a few awards I have received over the years.

        Recipient - 2022 Royal
        African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF), Award

        Selected as one of the 100 outstanding beneficiaries of the award, which was presented by the Founding Chairman of the Royal African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF), His Imperial Majesty (H.I.M), Ooni Adeyeye Enitam Ogunwusi, OJAJA II, Ooni of Ife.

        SalesRuby Top 50 LinkedIn Personality

        Named 1 out of 50 Nigerians to follow on LinkedIn by SalesRuby in 2019.

        Civil Society SDGs Awards Winner

        Elevate Your Game won the Civil Society #SDGs Awards 2018 in the category for which we were nominated - Goal 8. This recognises our commitment and contributions to Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

        G20 Young Global Changer

        Recognized by Global Solutions Initiative, Germany, as one of 50 Young Global Changers in 2018.

        Finalist - Nonprofiteer of The Year Award

        Recognized by Young Nonprofit Professionals Network - New York in April 2017.

        African Union Commission Youth Hero

        Named 1 out of 10 young Africans by the African Union Commission in November 2015.

        Top 100 Brightest Young Minds

        Recognized by Barclays Africa & Brightest Young Minds, South Africa, in June 2015.

      • Services

        Happy to support you with any of the following.

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        Grant Writing and Nonprofit Consulting

         

        I provide full-service consulting for nonprofits and organizations. I aim to help you fully understand your program and project objectives and develop winning narratives and proposals to win desired local and international grants.

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        Learning and Development

         

        With more than ten years of training experience in Africa, Southeast Asia, North America, and different sectors, I curate and design learning experiences that bring about change and improved processes for individuals and organizations.

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        Talent Management

         

        Talent is becoming recognized as a core competitive asset and the most valuable currency of business today. I help organizations understand how talent management drives organizational outcomes and how it forms part of their strategic positioning in the marketplace.

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        Leadership Development

         

        Over the years, I have had the opportunity to hone and develop my leadership skills through various training programs worldwide. Now, I use the tools and expertise I have gained to support individuals and organizations in developing strategic leadership development programs.

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        Personal and Organisational Branding

         

        We live in a world that thrives on stories, and they influence our daily experience. Communicating your brand requires honing in on who you are, what you do, and the difference you're making. My role is to help you craft the right story, which reaches the right audience and differentiates you.

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        Career Coaching

         

        Are you seeking to switch careers, get a promotion, or apply for your dream job that offers a better work-life balance? As a seasoned coach, I will help you design personalized and actionable strategies to elevate your game and advance your career.

      • Blog

        Thoughts and Musings.

        Find Joy Within
        April 11, 2020
        The New "Normal" It's around past 5am, GMT+1 and I'm up with several thoughts running through...
        Crafting Your Purpose Statement
        July 14, 2019
        You will often find it hanging in prime spots of visibility and sometimes in shiny frames along...
        All you have is all you need
        July 24, 2017
        It’s probably stale gist that New York rooms are pretty small but cost an arm and a leg...
        Less is More!
        July 3, 2017
        Less is More! Do more, be more, take more, eat more, have more. More! More!! More!!! That's...
        Passionately Pursuing Purpose
        February 1, 2017
        There are two artistes who live in the same neighborhood, one has zero music competence or skill,...
      • Let's Connect

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      • Get in Touch

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        Brussels, Belgium
        oyindamola.johnson@gmail.com

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