Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa

2 hours until the first day of the IPASA Annual Philanthropy Symposium 2024 wraps up.  Delegates are currently attending breakaway sessions with dynamic discussions across youth employment, education, and climate. These sessions explore how funders can collaborate on future scenarios and actionable solutions to address systemic challenges. Before lunch, we had two thought-provoking panels that challenged us to rethink how philanthropy can respond to the complex realities we face. In the session on The Potential Impact of the Polycrisis and GNU on Funding Priorities into the Future, speakers unpacked how interconnected crises—such as climate disasters, inequality, and political instability—are reshaping funding priorities.  Siphosami Malunga former Director of Open Society Foundations Southern Africa urged leaders to dig deeper: "Many have chosen charity over change – choosing to feed children, without dealing with the political economy of why they do not have food", Siphokazi Mthathi CEO of Tekano Health Equity in South Africa emphasised listening deeply to communities: "Believe in the concept of grappling – from a little more grappling, we can find the nuance that we sometimes miss in these rushed solutions", and Lusako Mnyemembe from Ford Foundation reminded us to: "Broaden the conversation. If we are speaking to each other, we are stuck. There are alternatives." Following this presentation, we had the Reimagining Philanthropy’s Role in Funding to Shift Systems at Scale and Speed session. Featuring, Gail Campbell CEO of the Zenex Foundation, Nicola Galombik Executive Director of Yellowwoods Holdings and Dhesigen Naidoo Head of Climate Adaptation at the Presidential Climate Commission. This discussion highlighted the urgency for funders to collaborate across sectors. With a focus on education, youth livelihoods, and climate, the conversation centred on how philanthropy can shift systems at speed to create sustainable change.  Stay connected as we continue to position philanthropy as a driver of change in South Africa. #IPASASymposium2024 #Philanthropy #Grantmaking #SystemsChange #Collaboration

At the Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa 2024 symposium and looking forward to hear more about the future of philanthropy.

We are live from the Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa’s Annual Philanthropy Symposium 2024! Following registration, facilitators Colleen Magner and Mpinane Senkhane opened the event and Joanne Harding, PhD, Chair of the IPASA Council and Director of Social Change Assistance Trust, officially welcomed everyone. Our opening speaker, Hanna Stähle from Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association, was followed by insights from Mmabatho Maboya (Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation) and Yacoob Abba Omar (Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection – MISTRA). Stay tuned for more updates from #IPASASymposium2024. #Philanthropy #IPASA

One week until the 10th Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa's Annual Philanthropy Symposium 2024! Along with Reos Partners facilitators Colleen Magner and Mpinane Senkhane, we are also looking forward to welcoming incredible speakers such as Hanna Stähle, Head of Foresight and Innovation at Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association, Nyimpini Mabunda, Chairman of Schindler Lifts (Pty) Ltd (South Africa) and African Philanthropy Forum Board Member, and Marieme Daff, Executive Director of the Firelight Foundation. This year’s theme, 'Reimagining Philanthropy for a Better Future,' sets the stage for bold conversations and transformative ideas. We are excited to connect, share insights, and explore what the future of philanthropy holds at South Africa’s only grantmaker-exclusive gathering. #Philanthropy #IPASA2024 #ReimaginingPhilanthropy

No single organisation, government, or individual has the resources or expertise to tackle the world's complex challenges alone. As Judith Kakese Mukuna-Garisch from the Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa highlights, successful collaboration requires trust, shared goals, and the right resources—a theme explored in the IPASA 2023 Collaboration Case Studies and reinforced in Judith's recent article on navigating complexity through collaboration, featured in the latest WINGS newsletter. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eJzyscDk. #TransformPhilanthropy #PhilanthropyForClimate #CollaborationMatters

The IPASA Annual Philanthropy Symposium 2024 is just 5 weeks away. This year's theme, “What if? Reimagining Philanthropy for a Better Future,” will explore how philanthropy can adapt to current and future challenges. The programme and speaker details are now available on our website. If you’re interested in engaging discussions and practical insights into the future of philanthropy, take a look at the full schedule and register to join us. More details here: https://lnkd.in/dNuPjBD4.

The IPASA 3rd Quarter Newsletter is now live! The September 2024 edition of Philanthropy Views explores how multi-sector funder collaboration can be a powerful tool in addressing systemic challenges. This newsletter features articles on social justice, education, climate action, and multi-stakeholder democracy-building, showcasing how funders can come together to promote equality and human rights across sectors. 📰 Read the full newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3zq4nPH. #Philanthropy #Collaboration #Newsletter

In line with the recent meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, where the need for better funding and professionalisation of the ECD sector was highlighted, the Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa continues to focus on collaborative solutions in this sector. One of our current initiatives is the Early Education Funder Support Initiative, where we have introduced small dialogue circles to bring funders together in focused groups to tackle specific funding challenges within the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector. These intimate discussions aim to foster collaboration and innovative approaches to addressing the sector's pressing needs. #IPASA #Philanthropy #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #Collaboration #FundersSupport

Thank you, Smangaliso Areal Mbili, for your invaluable input and attendance at last week’s Higher Education Funder Seminar. This seminar is part of the Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa's ongoing Higher Education Funder initiative, which aims to bring funders and relevant stakeholders in the higher education ecosystem together to find sustainable solutions to South Africa's current higher education funding crisis. Thank you, Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment - CAPSI for hosting us last week.

📢 Happening Today We are at Wits Business School, hosted by the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment - CAPSI, for the Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa's Higher Education Funder Seminar. This second event in our 2024 Higher Education Funder Initiative includes funders and university representatives addressing the critical issue of "Higher Education Funding in Crisis" and exploring solutions for student access and success. Key experts are sharing insights, and attendees are exploring collaborations to find impactful solutions to the funding challenges in South Africa’s higher education sector. #HigherEducation #FundingCrisis #IPASA #StudentAccess