CivSource Africa is commissioning a comprehensive national mapping of alternative funding models used by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Uganda under the Autonomous Resourcing of Civil Society Community of Practice (ARC-CoP). The study will identify and classify existing resourcing models, analyse how they work and who is using them, assess sustainability and risks, and document 8–12 case studies of promising approaches. Findings will inform model selection for testing under ARC-CoP, stakeholder engagement, partner selection criteria, and practical recommendations for strengthening CSO financial autonomy.

The assignment will use mixed methods (desk review, surveys, interviews, focus groups, financial analysis, and a validation workshop) and will run for 10–12 weeks. Interested consultants/teams should submit technical and financial proposals to info@civsourcea.com by January 14, 2026.

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The New Africa Fund has launched the Africa Impact Fundraising Grant (AIFG) to help African NGOs, CBOs, and social enterprises strengthen their fundraising muscles. Through online training, a 30-day small-donor fundraising challenge with up to $5,000 in matching funds, and an advanced in-person workshop in Kigali for top performers, the program blends skills-building with real-time practice and catalytic support. With up to 70 organizations set to benefit and applications open until 16 December 2025, the AIFG is designed to grow locally rooted, sustainable fundraising across the continent.

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A rare UAE–Africa Business Leaders meeting in Dubai brought together eight of Africa’s richest investors not just as business giants, but as major philanthropists shaping the continent’s future. With a combined net worth of over $61 billion, leaders like Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, Strive Masiyiwa, Patrice Motsepe, and others discussed how their capital and philanthropy can drive long-term impact in health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, and tech, especially through bold initiatives like AI for development and youth-focused opportunities.

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Africa showed up boldly for GivingTuesday 2025, turning a global day of generosity into a distinctly African celebration of care and community. From the Giving Festival in Nigeria and the Mozambique Generosity Forum to Ghana Philanthropy Week and the Periods Are Power exhibition in Uganda, country leaders, creatives, youth, and grassroots groups led campaigns that honoured long-standing traditions of giving. Through the GivingTuesday Africa Hub and its Sankofa conversations, the movement is elevating indigenous systems like Ubuntu and Harambee, proving that Africa’s own models of solidarity can inspire community-driven change across the world.

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The 6th African Philanthropy Conference (AUC, Cairo) delivered a clear signal: Africa isn’t waiting to lead its development agenda; it already is. Over five days, 300+ funders, researchers, movement leaders, policymakers, and investors explored “Sustainable financing for development in the majority world,” advancing decolonized, feminist, climate-responsive, and participatory approaches, from youth and diaspora finance to technology-enabled inclusion.

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Philanthropy has a critical role to play in development, but not as a substitute for traditional aid, says Gargee Ghosh of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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Aliko Dangote, recently honored as one of TIME Magazine’s top 100 global philanthropists, has pledged to expand his already impressive philanthropic investments through the Aliko Dangote Foundation, which spends around $35 million annually to uplift communities across Africa. Speaking at the TIME100 Impact Dinner in New York, Dangote emphasized investing in nutrition, health, education, and economic empowerment to build a brighter future for Africans, citing initiatives from fighting malnutrition to supporting higher education and eradicating polio.

Image: L-R: Chief Executive Officer, TIME, Jessica Sibley, President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations (DIL), Fatima Aliko Dangote and Managing Director/CEO, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Zouera Youssoufou, attending TIME100 Impact Dinner, at One World Observatory in New York City.

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As foreign aid to Africa continues to shrink, Dr. Samora Otieno of CorpsAfrica argues that it is time for Africans to reclaim African philanthropy and invest directly in their own communities. Highlighting how external donor priorities often miss the mark, he calls for local resource mobilization as a moral and practical imperative to drive long-term, community-owned solutions. With the upcoming CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference in Nairobi bringing together 1,000 stakeholders, there is a clear momentum to empower African citizens to fund and lead their own development journeys.

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Image: Almaz Negash, founder and executive director of African Diaspora Network. (Photo: ADN)

As US aid declines, African diaspora leaders are pioneering a new philanthropic investment model unveiled this week in Washington, DC. The approach aims to move beyond traditional remittances, instead directing funds toward African and African diaspora social entrepreneurs to drive long-term social sector growth and sustainable development.

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At the Elevate Prize Foundation’s Make Good Famous Summit in Miami Beach, renowned activist and philanthropist Abigail Disney called on donors and foundation leaders to lean into courageous giving. Speaking boldly, Disney challenged the philanthropic sector to speak up, take risks, and act, especially as fear and silence grip many in the wake of political and social upheaval.

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As traditional development systems collapse, a new call to action emerges: give differently, partner better, build locally. At Humentum’s webinar “Global Development is Crumbling”, leaders like Jacqueline Asiimwe and Andrew Julius urged a shift from charity to collective responsibility, rooted in Ubuntu, local leadership, and radical solidarity.

“The house is on fire,” said Ali Al Mokdad. The future? It’s locally led, equity-driven, and powered by community wisdom.

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