Nation Builder
has Two Strategic Focusses:
1
Facilitating a membership network of like-minded orginisations working in the social impact sector.
2
Consulting on and managing effective social investments for corporates, trusts, foundations and philanthropists.
1. Membership Network
A Community of Nation
Builders Achieving Collective Impact
Nation Builder unites, empowers, connects and equips a membership of social investors and nonprofits to have a unified and effective social impact.
A collaborative
effort
Nation Builder facilitates a thriving and unique membership network consisting of numerous social investors and nonprofits in South Africa.
THREE PILLARS serve as the bedrock of our collective efforts, where these like-minded organisations join hands to co-create, contribute to, and benefit from a collective effort to activate and enable social change.
3 Pillars of Impact
Drawing from our pillars, we co-labour and co-create offerings with and for our members:
Stories of
Impact
“I have benefited greatly from being a member and after five years of being part of the network I am able to stand firm as a nonprofit in the Cape Winelands. Working full time in the upliftment of communities can wear you down, but then I know they are there to pick me up and support me to continue in the good work.”
“As a nonprofit, we are incredibly grateful for the unwavering support from Nation Builder. Their commitment to bringing like-minded role players together in our sector has been nothing short of remarkable. The resources they made available have enabled our organisation to make an even more significant, tangible impact in the lives of those we serve…”
“Valcare/Nation Builder first partnered with Community Keepers in 2019 and cut the ribbon to our new counselling facility at Wemmershoek Primary in 2020. In 2021, they agreed to extend their support to 3 more schools, namely Kylemore Secondary, PC Petersen and Klapmuts Primary, impacting the lives of 3 500 learners, their educators and parents…”
Making a
Difference
Celebrating social investors that make a real difference in their community
2. Investment Partners
Powerful collective effort to make an Actual Impact
Nation Builder partners with investors to ensure meaningful impact through strategic partnerships and purpose-driven initiatives.
Managing Social Investment
Nation Builder offers specialised CSI consultation and fund management services. We understand that social investors are becoming more discerning in their investments, seeking real and measurable impact and collaborative partnerships. We value the importance of responsible resource allocation, and our team works diligently to ensure that funds are strategically directed to initiatives that will achieve the greatest impact.
Social investors are invited to invest directly in Nation Builder. Our investors contribute to the future of the social sector-one that is marked by professionalism and standardisation, where South African nonprofits become resilient through support and collaboration. Together, we can make a tangible difference across multiple development areas, ultimately improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries.
Our Track Record
30+
years of combined experience
R100m+
in donations and funding distributed
18A
certificates for tax exemptions
100%
B-BBEE SED compliant
100+
organisations funded to date
QIS
int. verification for governance
The Investment
Process
Nation Builder manages funds and channels them to nonprofit organisations in our membership network.
Investors & Members
Nation Builder facilitates a nonprofit and social investor membership network of hundreds of like-minded organisations across South Africa who are focused on collaboration and collective impact.
Funding Application
Nation Builder coordinates a funding application process for members that is aligned and specific to the Social Investors’ values, strategy, and interests. This falls within an overarching collective impact strategy of mutually reinforcing initiatives.
Partner Selection
Through a strict due diligence and vetting process, potential partners are presented to the Social Investor for final approval with guidance and advice from Nation Builder, based on the potential for the greatest impact.
Monitoring, Evaluation + Support
We measure everything. All funds are professionally managed through a rigorous and unique monitoring, evaluation and reporting process, that includes organisational development plans. By providing guidance and capacity building, Nation Builder ensures funds work as hard as they can for the investor, further amplifying impact.
Reporting
We are committed to transparent practices and accurate reporting to demonstrate to our investors the tangible impact of their contributions.
Collective Impact
Our collective impact is strengthened through collaboration with social investors and nonprofits toward shared objectives, harnessing co-created resources and knowledge.
Investment Partners
Make an Impact
Become an Investment Partner
Join a wide range of social investors to make an actual change.
Become a Member
Join our network of social investors + nonprofits to collaborate, share knowledge, and access co-created resources to amplify our collective social impact.
Make a Donation
We welcome financial and in-kind donations such as services and goods.
