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The Charity Insights Report gives us fresh insight into the activities of charities in Nigeria and the circumstances surrounding how they operate.
The findings are telling. Nigerian charities trust their communities deeply. Their communities trust them in return. But that trust has not always translated into stable funding or reliable partnerships. Most charities juggle multiple funding sources. Many receive money tied to specific projects, limiting their ability to respond flexibly to urgent needs. For the majority of them, financial sustainability continues to be a source of concern and the impact of government and regulatory agencies continues to be viewed with mixed feelings.
So what would better support and a stronger charity sector in Nigeria look like? This report provides a good framework for answering this. One thing, however, is clear: charities need more than funding to survive and thrive.
A significant percentage of charities say what they need most is connection. Funders should creatively identify ways they can help; by opening doors, making introductions, convening peers, and sharing what they know. This costs little but changes everything. For ecosystem partners like African Philanthropy Forum (APF), this report makes a compelling case for why convening matters. Our work bringing funders, donors and charities together by creating space for learning and collaboration is no longer nice-to-have but an essential infrastructure for the sector's growth.
We hope this report helps decision-makers at all levels recognise their power and influence in ensuring a stronger, more resilient charity sector in Nigeria.
Overall, would you say the charity sector in your country is…
Which challenges are most pressing for your organisation? (select the top 3):
How did organisations find coping with this increased demand over the last 12 months?
Which, if any, of these actions have you had to take in order to cope with increasing demand?
The proportion of charities that receive each type of funding:
If you received no more donations or funding from today, how long could you continue operating using only your reserves, any investments or earned income?
How much of your funding is given as ‘restricted’ funds?
Geographically, where does your funding come from?
Aside from giving more money, how could funders empower organisations like yours to do more good?
Which of the following statements, if any, do you feel apply to funders?
Roughly speaking, how much time do you spend on each of the following?
Which of the following would you like to do a better job of engaging ?(select up to two)
How well does civil society in your country collaborate together for the greater good?
What are the barriers to developing your civil society network further?
How effectively do you do the following?
Does your organisation use a formal framework or strategy for capturing and measuring impact?
How trustworthy do you think the people of your country find the following types of organisations?
Overall, do you think the Government is a positive or negative influence on the charitable sector?
African Philanthropy Forum (APF) is a vibrant community of partners who, through their strategic giving, investments, and influence, foster shared prosperity across the African continent. Established in 2014, APF works to build and strengthen a learning community of African philanthropists and social investors committed to advancing inclusive and sustainable development.
Leveraging its convening power, APF brings together philanthropists, funders, and social sector leaders to promote knowledge sharing, peer learning, and collaboration through high-level forums, research, and strategic engagement opportunities. The organization has also developed key thought leadership resources, including the Toolkit for African Philanthropists and the Why Give series, which highlight the motivations and practices of leading African givers. Through publications such as the World Giving Report, we also support high-impact research and publications.
Since its inception, APF has reached over 4,000 philanthropists, social investors, and stakeholders globally, while establishing a strong presence across 14 African countries through its convenings and initiatives. Through its work, APF continues to facilitate partnerships, amplify changemakers, and advance best practices in homegrown philanthropy.
African Philanthropy Forum (APF) is a vibrant community of partners who, through their strategic giving, investments, and influence, foster shared prosperity across the African continent. Established in 2014, APF works to build and strengthen a learning community of African philanthropists and social investors committed to advancing inclusive and sustainable development.
Leveraging its convening power, APF brings together philanthropists, funders, and social sector leaders to promote knowledge sharing, peer learning, and collaboration through high-level forums, research, and strategic engagement opportunities. The organization has also developed key thought leadership resources, including the Toolkit for African Philanthropists and the Why Give series, which highlight the motivations and practices of leading African givers. Through publications such as the World Giving Report, we also support high-impact research and publications.
Since its inception, APF has reached over 4,000 philanthropists, social investors, and stakeholders globally, while establishing a strong presence across 14 African countries through its convenings and initiatives. Through its work, APF continues to facilitate partnerships, amplify changemakers, and advance best practices in homegrown philanthropy.
