The Vuka Collective
A 9-month training and group coaching programme for South African fundraisers who want to consistently secure the funding their organisations need
STARTING FEBRUARY 2025
Ready to reach to your fundraising goals in 2025?
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Here's how it works
Everything you need to be successful
Fundraising training
One live session a month
Receive training on specific topics that will bring you closer to your fundraising goals. These could include: Starting a major gift programme from scratch, grant writing techniques that bring results and building an international donor base
Group coaching
One live call a month
Bring your challenges to a group coaching call. We’ll unpick what’s blocking your success and we’ll learn from each other on what’s working (and not) in our organisations. You'll be part of a community of other fundraisers.
Proposal feedback
One item a month
Get feedback on documents that matter so your organisation is represented in the best light in front of donors and prospects. You’ll also be part of a Slack community where you’ll access support and build connections with other participants.
Unlimited slack support
Available on demand support
Post challenges, questions and wins in our dedicated Slack channel. This is also the space to share resources, learn from each other and support one another to reach your goals.
Meet your trainers and cheerleaders
We are on your side supporting you step by step to achvie your fundraising goals
Sophie Olivier
An international grant writing specialist
Sophie Olivier has over 15 years of experience in Southern Africa’s non-profit sector in various fundraising positions, managing teams and elevating organisational annual incomes. For the past 6 years, Sophie has been Director of Flourish Fundraising, a consultancy specialising in grants readiness, grant writing and donor prospecting. Sophie has an honours degree in International Development Studies from Sussex University, Brighton in 2009.
Michelle Stein
A major gifts specialist
Michelle Stein helps fundraisers transform lucky breaks into major gift success. A former British Museum and WaterAid fundraising leader, she turned her experience of landing multi-million pound gifts into Handmade Fundraising, where she trains and supports organisations worldwide. Her clients include The Commonwealth Secretariat, British Red Cross, WWF South Africa, and The Roddenberry Foundation.
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