Network Event and Talk at the Goethe-Institut: Building a Stronger NPO Sector through Fundraising

The Goethe-Institut is hosting a powerful morning of insight, connection, and practical strategies to strengthen the nonprofit sector in South Africa on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. Here’s what you need to know.

What’s in store for this NPO Sector networking event?

In today’s challenging environment, NPOs face increasing pressure:

Funding is harder to secure
Competition is growing
Skilled fundraisers are in short supply

This event, hosted by CCA Consulting, the Goethe-Institut, and the British Council, brings together NPO professionals to share knowledge, network, and explore innovative ways to build sustainable income streams.

Enjoy coffee and refreshments while engaging in presentations from global fundraising experts, themed discussions on sector growth, and practical advice on recruiting and retaining top fundraising talent.

Featured guest speakers

The first speaker on the lineup is Nancy Ncube, a former journalist and broadcaster with experience across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Her Pan-African fundraising work includes projects with Habitat for Humanity, education initiatives, and programs addressing homelessness and recidivism.

She will be presenting a talk titled The BUSINESS of Raising Funds in South Africa. In the talk, she will cover the following topics:

Why businesses donate to certain causes
Why some NGOs attract more funding than others
How to position your NGO for success

The second speaker is Bruce Tait. With 35 years of experience, Bruce is a global fundraising consultant based in Scotland, advising charities across Europe, Africa, and North America. He is a Fellow of the UK’s Chartered Institute of Fundraising.

Bruce will be presenting a talk titled How to Ask for Money, where he will demonstrate how crafting a compelling “Case for Support” can dramatically improve your fundraising outcomes.

Cost: Free entry, RSVP via email at [email protected]