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Events & Programmes

Practical, grounded learning for organisations and women leaders working in African civil society — and beyond.

Masterclass · Online · 90 minutes

Using AI in Fundraising Proposals

A practical, working introduction to how organisations can use AI to build internal fundraising capacity — faster research, stronger proposals, better outcomes. No technical background needed.

Designed for EDs, programmes staff, comms leads, and anyone carrying the fundraising brief

Plain language, real examples — no jargon, no hype

Runs every quarter — next session 8 July 2026

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Next Session — Open Now

Working Introduction: Research, Framing & Outcomes

Wednesday 8 July 2026 · 14:00 SAST

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Coming October 2026

Topic to be confirmed

Wednesday 7 October 2026 · 14:00 SAST

R450 / $25

Per seat · Google Meet link sent on payment confirmation

4-Month Cohort Programme · Online

The Fundraising Lab

A structured 4-month cohort programme for organisations and practitioners who want to build serious, sustainable fundraising capacity. Move from reactive proposal writing to strategic resource mobilisation.

For EDs, programmes staff, and fundraisers in African civil society

Small cohort — focused, peer-learning environment

Runs twice a year — Cohort 1 starts July 2026

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Cohort 1 — Open Now

August–November 2026

Starts 27 July 2026 · Early bird closes 16 July

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Cohort 2 — Coming 2027

February–May 2027

Opens for registration October 2026

R6,500 / $350

Early bird rate · closes 16 July · Standard rate R7,500

Women's Series · Online · Every 6 Weeks

Midlife, Unfiltered

Conversations with Shireen Motara

A recurring online conversation series for women navigating midlife — with honesty, humour, and depth. Each session explores a different dimension of this rich and often underserved life stage.

Three rotating themes: Tech & Tools · Wellbeing · Your Next Chapter

Every 6 weeks · Tuesdays 18:00–19:00 SAST

Series runs August 2026 – March 2027

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Tech

Demystifying AI & Digital Tools for Women

Tuesday 5 August 2026 · 18:00 SAST

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Wellbeing

Energy, Rest & Reclaiming Yourself

Wednesday 16 September 2026 · 18:00 SAST

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Next Chapter

Reinvention, Purpose & What's Next

Wednesday 28 October 2026 · 18:00 SAST

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Tech

Apps, Tools & Working Smarter

Wednesday 9 December 2026 · 18:00 SAST

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Wellbeing

Navigating Midlife Health & Hormones

Thursday 4 February 2027 · 18:00 SAST

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Next Chapter

Money, Independence & Building Wealth

Thursday 18 March 2027 · 18:00 SAST

R250 per session

Registration opens ahead of each session · Google Meet link sent on confirmation

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