About Advisory

Informed by our proximity to context, technical competencies and networks, the Civ Advisory program provides advisory and support services for philanthropists and funders through a range of bespoke products and services to both - donors and partner organizations. We serve both local and global philanthropy as we as we contribute to building the philanthropy field and refining the practice and footprint of philanthropy in Africa.

Our Approach

We place a premium on people, process, and outcome.

Our Capacities

1. Provision of Context responsive advice to funders:

   we monitor context and keep our clients abreast of trends in the operating environment. Among other products, through a Bi-weekly context tracker, we deliver regular updates on socio-economic and political developments in the region and an analysis of their implications for human rights and social justice and opportunities arising from the same.

2. Curate Spaces:

   We proactively work to foster connections in our eco-systems; Convene and facilitate conversations and processes; provide safe spaces and platforms that nurture candid conversations, dialogues and foster partnerships. We influence both Philanthropists and Civil society to maximize impact of our stakeholders.

3. Accompaniment:

   We cultivate, service, and nurture strategic relationships. Through tailored accompaniment we provide thought partnership, technical support, catalyze learning, create connections, and support processes throughout the program.

4. Grantmaking Support throughout the grant making cycle:

   we carry out scooping and due diligence for prospective partners, support the proposal development and budgeting process; conduct site and field visits with or on behalf our clients. As necessary, we provide field representation in spaces relevant to clients’ areas of engagement; provide strategic and thought partnership.

5. Harnessing Strenght:

   in a co-creation process, we work to identify areas of growth and learning and appropriately facilitate the same through coaching or connection to resources, for institutions, for leaders or both.

6. Advisory:

   With donors and other actors, based on research and experience-based knowledge.

CIV ADVISORY SERVICES AT A GLANCE (TAAASH)

ADVISORY HIGHLIGHTS