Tianne Adebiyi – Strategic Business Development & Fundraising Expert

Tianne Adebiyi (CMgr FCMI) is a Chartered Manager and Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute with a proven track record in strategic business development, organisational growth, and high-impact fundraising. She brings a wealth of experience from both client-focused investment banking and the not-for-profit sector, working extensively with social enterprises, grassroots charities, and educational institutions.

Tianne specialises in strategic planning, infrastructure development, horizon scanning, and creating sustainable business growth models. She has deep expertise in organisational review, feedback analysis, and the design and implementation of actionable growth plans. Her skill set spans financial planning and risk management, policy development and compliance, and programme innovation through strategic partnerships and collaborations that align with both commercial objectives and social impact goals.

As an accomplished leadership coach, Tianne empowers organisations to strengthen strategic thinking, improve operational resilience, and enhance both financial and social outcomes. Recently, she has worked with over 40 grassroots and not-for-profit organisations across England, guiding them to rebuild, reposition, and thrive in the post-pandemic landscape.

Core Competencies & Achievements

  • Executive-level leadership and strategic oversight (Senior & Director roles)

  • Proven success in fundraising strategy, bid writing, and securing funds from public contracts, foundations/trusts, and private sector partners

  • Expertise in developing robust organisational infrastructure across multiple functions

  • Strategic leadership coaching, change management, and stakeholder engagement

  • Advanced prospect research using labour market intelligence to inform proposals and collaborations

  • Comprehensive project lifecycle management: scoping, development, execution, and evaluation

  • Due diligence, contract negotiation, and compliance oversight

  • Delivery of quality frameworks for Matrix Standard, Investors in Diversity, and Ofsted “Good” outcomes

  • Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Strong networking capabilities and relationship management expertise

Professional Qualifications

  • Prince2 Practitioner

  • Internal Quality Assurance Certification

  • CMI Level 7 in Leadership Coaching & Mentoring

  • CMI Level 7 in Professional Consulting

  • CMI Level 7 in Strategic Leadership & Management

To have a chat with Tianne please arrange an appointment by emailing Gosia.