Enhance the philanthropy practice through deepening membership engagement and building multi-sectoral collaborations.
We strategically fortify the practice of philanthropy by enhancing member engagement and forging dynamic multi-sectoral collaborations. In an ever-evolving landscape, our focus is on leveraging current trends and technological advancements to facilitate deeper connections among members and partners from various sectors. This approach allows us to tap into a wealth of diverse insights, fostering innovative solutions and greater impact. By prioritizing these strategic alliances, we aim to not only amplify the effectiveness of our philanthropic efforts but also to set new standards of excellence and adaptability in the field.
Strategic Objectives:
- Expand communities of practice within the burgeoning philanthropy sector to foster shared learning and collaboration.
- Actively develop, promote, participate in, and host key philanthropy convenings, establishing ourselves as a central hub for sector-wide gatherings.
- Construct a comprehensive knowledge management system within EAPN, ensuring efficient information sharing and resource utilization.
- Encourage and facilitate collaborations, networks, and partnerships to enhance the collective impact of philanthropy.
- Intensify engagement with and between EAPN members, nurturing a more connected and interactive community.
Projects:
- Regularly foster member and partner interactions to spur collaboration and idea sharing.
- Continually establish and manage niche forums for targeted industry conversations among philanthropy professionals.
- Engage consistently with international philanthropy communities for global perspectives.
- Organize key annual roundtables involving diverse sector stakeholders for strategic discussions.
- Create and maintain dynamic platforms for experimenting with and validating innovative philanthropic practices.
- Provide customized, on-demand capacity-building programs to members.
- Actively formalize and strengthen partnerships with other philanthropy networks.
- Consistently recognize and reward partners with a system of certificates and insignia.
- Routinely develop and implement strategies for partnership growth and active engagement.
- Conduct regular membership drives in East African countries to expand the network.
- Perform annual member satisfaction surveys and systematically share the findings.
- Constantly enhance the effectiveness of National Philanthropy Forums for improved member engagement.
