>> Webinar recording – https://youtu.be/uUlr9KUN94s

African NGOs face mounting pressure to diversify their income sources and enhance their financial resilience. The funding landscape is rapidly changing, with traditional donor funding becoming less predictable, and competition for limited resources intensifying.

Crowdfunding has emerged as a dynamic mechanism that enables NGOs to mobilise resources directly from individuals and communities – locally and globally – while building broader awareness of their work. However, many African NGOs still lack the knowledge and experience needed to fully leverage the potential of crowdfunding in their work.

Join @AfricanNGOs and Hexa Media Africa on Thursday, 10 July 2025, for the next NGO Power Talk titled, “Crowdfunding and African NGOs – Challenges and Opportunities”.

The webinar will cover:

➡️ The potential of crowdfunding as a viable fundraising mechanism for African NGOs.
➡️ How to design, launch and manage effective crowdfunding campaigns.
➡️ Various types of crowdfunding platforms serving African NGOs.
➡️ Challenges associated with crowdfunding and strategies for mitigating them.

Panellists:

​➡️ Rachel Smith, Vice-President: Programmes, GlobalGiving (UK)
➡️ Catherine du Plooy, Director & Chief Growth Officer, BackaBuddy (South Africa)
➡️ Michael Okinyi, Head of Sales and Partnerships, M-Changa (Kenya)
➡️ Jerry Sam, Executive Director, Penplusbytes / Yen Somu Bi (Ghana)

Hosts and facilitators: David Barnard, @AfricanNGOs & Emmanuella Imo, Hexa Media Africa

This webinar is designed to help African NGOs explore how crowdfunding can unlock new funding opportunities, increase their visibility, and engage new supporters. With insights from crowdfunding platform leaders, the session will provide practical guidance on leveraging digital fundraising to enhance impact and sustainability.

Whether you’re new to crowdfunding or looking to improve your existing efforts, don’t miss this opportunity to gain knowledge and inspiration to elevate your fundraising strategy to the next level.

Confirm your participation today!

​➡️ Date: Thursday, 10 July 2025 (13h00 – 14h30) (CAT) (GMT+1)
➡️ Duration: 90 minutes
➡️ Location: 🖥️ Virtual (Teams)
➡️ Register here 👉🏾 https://lu.ma/unnz8syx

Inquiries: David Barnard, barnard.davidb@gmail.com

The NGO Power Talk webinar series, an initiative of @AfricanNGOs and Hexa Media Africa, aims to equip African NGO leaders with strategies and resources to enhance their impact.

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