NGO POWER TALK: "Crowdfunding and African NGOs: Challenges & Opportunities"

​Crowdfunding is emerging as a critical fundraising tool for African NGOs. However, many NGOs still struggle with low success rates, limited visibility, or confusion over platform selection.

​The upcoming NGO Power Talk webinar offers African NGOs the opportunity to learn more about:

• ​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

​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.

​Event Details:

​Thursday, 10 July 2025 (12h00 WAT | 13h00 CAT | 14h00 EAT) (90-minute session)