CivSource South Africa (NPC)

CivSource South Africa is a newly established entity operating at the intersection of philanthropy and civil society, fostering mutually beneficial relationships and stewardship of entrusted resources. We are dedicated to building a sustainable, effective, and connected civil society that amplifies the dignity and voices of all people. This is achieved by encouraging philanthropic practices that are reflective, responsive, and accountable.

Collaborative Partnerships

We facilitate open, informed conversations about philanthropy and civil society organizations through partnerships with:

• Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa (IPASA)

• Women in Philanthropy South Africa (WiPSA)

Additionally, we collaborate with regional stakeholders, such as:

• African Philanthropy Network (APN)

• Centre for African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI)

Through these collaborations, CivSource South Africa strengthens philanthropic collaboration and promotes good practices.

Core Areas of Focus

Advancing Fiscal Hosting

As a dynamic catalytic hub, we provide a suite of services for fiscal hosting entities and re-granting intermediaries across Africa. Key program components include:

• Research and Knowledge Building

• Live Online Directory

• Learning and Networking Space

• Regional and Individual Conversations

• Sustainable Funding Model Support

Strengthening Leadership

We support leaders to promote wellness for themselves, their organizations, and their movements using a trauma-informed approach relevant to the Southern African context. Our initiatives include:

• Wellness and System Strengthening

• Documenting African Indigenous Wellness Practices

• In-House Wellness Retreats

• Intergenerational Conversations (podcasts, interviews)

• Mentoring and Coaching

Decoding, Contextualizing, and Nurturing Philanthropy

We empower the next generation of givers with the skills and tools to become socially conscious contributors. Key focus areas include:

• Teaching and Training

• Practice in Philanthropy

• Documenting Young People’s Giving

CivSource South Africa remains committed to shaping a future where philanthropy and civil society thrive in unison. Together, we aim to inspire giving, cultivate leadership, and advance impactful collaboration.

CivSource South Africa’s directory of African fiscal hosts is a pioneering intervention aimed at elevating the role of fiscal hosting across the continent. Designed to strengthen the sector’s impact, the directory seeks to increase visibility for African fiscal hosts, providing a centralized resource that highlights their services to both local and international audiences. By showcasing these organizations, the directory encourages transparency, fosters wider recognition, and demonstrates the critical role fiscal hosts play in supporting grassroots and community-based initiatives across Africa.

 This directory also serves as a platform for knowledge generation, offering valuable insights into trends, developments, and the operational characteristics of fiscal hosts throughout Africa. CivSource South Africa’s efforts in documenting this information provide essential resources for funders, policymakers, and civil society organizations, helping them navigate the often-complex fiscal hosting landscape. The directory facilitates connections among fiscal hosts, encourages partnership-building, and broadens understanding of the fiscal hosting model as a sustainable and effective approach to supporting African-led philanthropy.

Beyond visibility and knowledge-sharing, CivSource South Africa’s directory program builds capacity within the sector by offering comprehensive support services to fiscal hosts and philanthropy support organizations (PSOs) across the continent. These services including access to research, an online learning community, and guidance on sustainable funding models help these organizations strengthen their operational capacities and adapt to shifting funding landscapes. By laying the groundwork for a connected, resourceful, and resilient philanthropic ecosystem in Africa, CivSource South Africa empowers fiscal hosts to support sustainable community development and amplifies local resources to drive transformative change.