African Visionary Fund’s Post

Congratulations, to our exceptional board member, Jailan Adly on joining Opportunity Collaboration's Advisory Board! We're excited to see the impact you'll make. Looking forward to the future of OC!

Wawira Njiru is a true inspiration, and we are fortunate to have such a dynamic force on our board. Congratulations again on this incredible achievement! #SkollAwardee Food For Education

Passionate about Africa-focused philanthropy? Join us as a Strategic Partnerships Associate! Work remotely with an incredible team, earning $50-60k plus travel opportunities. If you're skilled in Salesforce, love writing, and are excited to practice community-centric fundraising, check out this opportunity! #PhilanthropyJobs #RemoteWork #Hiring

As Kenya's National Tree Planting Day approaches, we extend our deepest sympathies to those who have lost loved ones due to ongoing floods and offer comfort to all affected. The unprecedented and devastating flooding in East Africa has led to widespread displacement, particularly in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Tanzania, with hundreds of thousands forced from their homes, according to the UN. Our portfolio partner, Foi en Action/Faith in Action, has issued an advocacy note seeking aid for the floods and landslides in Burundi. The Mutimbuzi commune in Bujumbura Province and the Muhuta commune in Rumonge Province, where they work, are severely affected, with urgent needs for drinking water, healthcare, reintegration of children into school, food and non-food items, dignity kits, and shelter. Immediate action is crucial at this time. To donate, visit https://lnkd.in/eaa54MHx Contact them directly at contact@fiaburundi.org |+257 22 28 08 91 | +257 79 78 62 79 To learn more about our organizations based in the affected countries and contribute to their efforts, visit https://lnkd.in/d3t9Cue

Catalysing Change Week's workshop on effective fundraising strategies is underway! Our Board Chair, Melizsa Mugyenyi is co-leading this session. We are always excited to see our board members in action! Register and catch up now! https://ow.ly/vNfA50RvcPw

Tune in to Atti Worku's session today at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT, where she and her fellow panelists will explore one of the three Ts in Philanthropy. Registration is still open at WeGiveSummit.org. Don't miss out! Today marks the last day of #WeGiveSummit, so be sure to catch the other insightful sessions lined up!

Join us in one week for two exciting virtual events on Thursday, May 9: ⭐ We Give Summit: Our co-CEO, Atti Worku, will join a dynamic panel to discuss activating your "Ties" (one of the 5 Ts of Philanthropy). The session, "Unlock Growth Opportunities: Collaborative Approaches to Scale Partnerships," is part of #WeGiveSummit (May 7-9). Register for free at WeGiveSummit.org. ⭐ Catalysing Change Week: Our board chair, Melizsa Mugyenyi, will co-lead a workshop on effective fundraising strategies as part of Black Fox Global's open-source webinar during Catalysing Change Week (May 6-10). This session aims to empower organizations to secure vital funding. To learn more and register, visit https://ow.ly/vNfA50RvcPw Powered by: Philanthropy Together // Catalyst 2030

We've reached the final two principles of IDIA's Equity and Innovation Principles and Metrics Framework. The focus is on Greater Agency and Systems Change. How can donors shift their focus from providing short-term solutions to empowering individuals and communities to drive change and tackle the root causes of social issues? Principles 7 and 8 address this very question: 7️⃣ Center and Elevate Collaborative Local Leadership to enable Innovative and Inclusive solutions 8️⃣ Advocate for Wider Systems Change to more Equitably Share Power We hope you explore all three themes while taking moments to pause and reflect. Read the full framework and share it with your community! https://ow.ly/hxim50RatrG

For a quick and insightful read, check out Alliance magazine's new article — "Local Leaders Have the Solutions: Why Aren’t We Funding Them?" by Rise Up. We're proud to be featured in this piece, which offers key recommendations for strengthening funding and support for local leaders and their organizations to create lasting, sustainable change. The article highlights the effectiveness of local solutions and calls for a shift in funding priorities, as well as increased collaboration between funders and local leaders. https://ow.ly/wGfc50RramH Share your thoughts with us!

We are thrilled to announce that our co-CEO, Atti Worku, will be speaking at this year's #WeGiveSummit on May 9 at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT! Join Atti and her fellow panelists as they discuss how you and your group can activate your "Ties" (one of the 5 Ts of Philanthropy). The session is titled, "Unlock Growth Opportunities: Collaborative Approaches to Scale Partnerships." We Give Summit is powered by Philanthropy Together and is happening all day from May 7-9. Free registration is available at WeGiveSummit.org. We hope to virtually see you there!