Ask any founder building a family philanthropy the following question, and watch how long it takes them to answer: Who will steward your vision when you are no longer in the room? It is a question many founders only begin to consider as their philanthropy grows. And that, according to Dr. Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli – […]
Reflections from the Supporting the Emergence of Active Philanthropists in Nigeria (SEAPIN) Learning Lab on Maximising Impact: Design, Measurement & Evaluation, and Communications “Everything here is about a choice.” With this simple yet thought-provoking statement, Eme Essien Lore, Co-founder of Wealth4Impact, set the tone for the eighth learning session of the Supporting the Emergence of […]
For many African families and business leaders, giving is deeply personal. It is rooted in culture, faith, and a genuine desire to uplift communities. Yet, too often, this noble intention collides with a harsh reality: the giving becomes reactive, exhausting, or even joyless. During a virtual SEAPIN session on April 11, 2026, Kyle Peterson, a […]
On May 14, 2026, participants of the Supporting the Emergence of Active Philanthropists in Nigeria (SEAPIN) programme convened for another powerful learning session focused on one of the most important questions facing philanthropic families and institutions today: How do you build systems, structures, and institutions that endure beyond individuals and generations? The session featured Muneerah […]
On 4 June 2026, participants in the Supporting the Emergence of Active Philanthropists in Nigeria (SEAPIN) programme, engaged in a rich conversation with Suzanne Daniel, Board Chair of the Pilgrim Foundation. The session, “Engaging Others – Family, Nonfamily, in-house versus Outsourced: Building a Team to Execute on Your Foundation’s Mandate,” explored a challenge that many […]
Africa’s $2.5 Trillion Opportunity and the Urgent Need for Wealth Stewardship On June 7, 2026, Wealth4Impact convened philanthropists, wealth managers, entrepreneurs, academics, investors, development practitioners, and members of the African diaspora in Washington, DC, for an important conversation: Scaling African Philanthropy: Celebrating the Role of the Diaspora. Hosted by Wealth4Impact Co-Founders Dr. Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli […]
On May 7, 2026, participants in the SEAPIN (Supporting the Emergence of Active Philanthropists in Nigeria) learning session gathered for a conversation that quickly evolved beyond philanthropy in the traditional sense. What unfolded was not simply a discussion about giving. It became a deeper reflection on stewardship, institutional longevity, values, systems thinking, and the difficult […]
On April 16, 2026, the SEAPIN cohort convened for a fireside chat with Osayi Alile, CEO of ACT Foundation. The conversation focused on a critical question for any family or institution entering philanthropy: How do you determine your unique value proposition? Osayi Alile argued that the first step is not launching a project; it is mapping […]
Across Africa, conversations about development often return to one central question: Do we have enough capital to drive transformation? Many argue that there is insufficient capital to address gaps in infrastructure, health, education and sectors with high potential for job creation. This is certainly true, but the picture for philanthropy may be more nuanced. Recent […]
Introduction On March 29th, as part of the Supporting the Emergence of Active Philanthropists in Nigeria (SEAPIN) program, participants engaged in a session led by Prof. Michael Moody from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indiana University, Indianapolis, on “Why focus on generating and stewarding wealth for multi-generational impact?” Global philanthropy has entered a period […]