Nneka Otogbolu is a seasoned leader in strategic operations and equity advancement. She is the
Chief Operating Officer at the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC). Her work primarily
focuses on supporting Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused organizations across Canada,
creating systemic change and equity pathways for the most vulnerable populations.
With a robust background in philanthropy, Nneka has been instrumental in driving initiatives that
promote social justice and empowerment for marginalized communities. Prior to joining FFBC, she
was the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Equity Advancement at the Edmonton Community
Foundation, where she led collaborations with equity-deserving charities and community-based
organizations. Nneka’s philanthropic leadership extends beyond traditional grant-making,
influencing policies and fostering partnerships that address the root causes of social inequities.
Nneka’s experience spans over 24 years, including leadership roles in the financial sector in Nigeria
and executive roles in community development in Canada. Her passion lies in aligning
philanthropic resources with community needs, especially within Black communities, to ensure
sustainable, long-term impact.
A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Vancouver Island University, where she earned her
MSc in International Management and MBA, respectively, Nneka is recognized for her innovative
approach to equity-focused philanthropy. Through her work at FFBC, she is committed to advancing
the economic empowerment of Black communities, bridging the gap between philanthropy and
sustainable development for Black non-profits.
Beyond her professional achievements, Nneka is a mother of three and enjoys reading, cooking,
and watching movies in her downtime.
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1. Eligibility
The contest is open to legal residents of Canada who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.
Participants must be entrepreneurs with a registered business in Canada.
Employees of The Nod Inc., its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers, as well as immediate family members and/or those living in the same household, are not eligible to participate.
2. Contest Entry
To enter the contest, participants must list their business on the campaign webpage by completing the registration form.
Each business can only be entered once per campaign round.
Entries must be received by the specified deadline to be eligible for the current round.
3. Contest Period
The contest consists of successive rounds occurring every two months.
Specific dates for each round will be announced on the campaign webpage.
4. Voting Process
Voting will be open to the public and conducted through the campaign webpage.
Each round will have a specific voting period, announced on the campaign webpage.
The business with the highest number of votes at the end of each round will be declared the winner.
5. Prizes
The winner of each round will receive a cash prize of up to $5,000.
Prizes are non-transferable and no substitution will be made except at the sponsor’s sole discretion.
6. Winner Notification
Winners will be notified via the email address provided during registration.
Winners must respond to the notification within 7 days to claim their prize.
Failure to respond within the specified time period may result in forfeiture of the prize, and an alternate winner may be selected.
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