New Africa Fund

Africa Impact Fundraising (AIF) Grant Program

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Posted on: 
January 14, 2025

The Africa Impact Fundraising (AIF) Grant Program is an new initiative by the New Africa Fund, aimed at empowering African NGOs, community-based organizations, and social enterprises to address the pressing need for funding and fundraising expertise.  Selected organizations will start with an online training program focused on small donor campaigns. They will then put their skills into action during a 30-day fundraising challenge, with the opportunity to secure up to $5,000 USD in matching funds.  Top-performing organizations will be invited to our training center in Kigali, Rwanda, for a week-long intensive workshop covering critical aspects of fundraising - including financial management, marketing, communications, grant writing, donor research, cultivation and retention, individual donor campaigns, and local fundraising strategies.  Only organizations registered in one of the 55 African Union member states are eligible to apply.

Benefits of the AIF Grant program
  • Up to 70 organizations will receive foundational training on individual donor campaigns.
  • Selected organizations will participate in a 30-day fundraising challenge, with up to $5,000 USD in matching funds available.
  • All participating organizations will receive 12 months of free fiscal sponsorship from the New Africa Fund, with the possibility of extension.
  • Up to 10 top-performing organizations will be invited to a week-long intensive workshop in Kigali to deepen their fundraising expertise.
  • Additional performance-based fundraising opportunities will be provided as the program develops.

Think you have what it takes but not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you are hesitating, apply!

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