Lillian Kalela

I am a visionary leader with over 7 years of experience driving sustainable projects, strategic fundraising, brand communications, and stakeholder engagement across diverse sectors. I bring deep expertise in building high-impact partnerships with institutional donors, corporates, and philanthropists to secure sustainable funding and grow organizational visibility.

As a results-oriented professional, I’ve led cross-functional teams, developed CRM-based donor strategies, and executed campaigns that increased revenue, improved engagement, and positioned organizations as trusted thought leaders.

Currently serving as a Senior Project Manager at Zephyr Consulting, I work with NGOs and government partners to strengthen fundraising strategies, build capacity, lead monitoring and evaluation and ensure measurable project success. Previously, I led field operations for national rights organizations, spearheading nationwide licensing campaigns, partner outreach, and stakeholder relations.

Passionate about conservation, communications, and social impact, I believe in transformative leadership that blends data, storytelling, and collaboration to deliver results.