Current Initiatives

The Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa is committed to empowering funders and improving the funding sector in South Africa. We offer a range of special initiatives that support our members as well as the wider funding community.

 

We encourage collaboration among funders and stakeholders, while our trailblazing South African Funders Climate Commitment initiative is co-creating a unique South African climate pledge for funders to promote coordinated climate action. Our ECD and Basic Education Early Grades Funder Support initiatives provide funders with the tools and connections they need to maximise their impact in the education sector, and our Higher Education initiative aims to assist funders to respond effectively and collectively to the funding crisis in this sector. Additionally, our series on democracy provided guidance to funders on the role of philanthropy in creating a more just and equal society through support for democracy-building.

 

We also host the annual IPASA Philanthropy Symposium, the premier conference for funders in South Africa. This exclusive event brings together funders from across the country to share knowledge, discuss funding priorities, and debate funding practices.

 

Finally, we are proud to publish the Annual Review of South African Philanthropy, a unique publication that showcases the inspiring work and impact of independent philanthropy in our country. The publication features engaging case studies, stories, and opinion pieces from a range of philanthropists and private foundations. At our organisation, we are committed to strengthening the funding sector in South Africa and supporting the important work of our members and partners.