We help you attract values-aligned funders, tell your story with power, and design a future beyond donor dependency.

At TELEP, we know the brilliance, resilience, and expertise that local organizations bring to their communities. But we also know what the funding system often asks of you: short timelines, extractive reporting, no space to strategize, test, rest or dream.

We’re here to change that.

TELEP helps African-led NGOs and social enterprises build stronger philanthropic partnerships—on your terms. We support you through a proven, proximity-centered journey that prioritizes clarity, dignity, and future readiness.

What We Offer.

  • Vision Deck Co-Creation

    Clarify your dream before the donors do.
    We work with your team to articulate your bold, community-rooted vision in a compelling format designed to inspire aligned funders. This includes:

    - Mission clarity workshop

    - Systems of influence mapping

    - Visual “Vision Deck” for funder conversations

    Result: You gain a confident, powerful story of where you're going—and how funders can walk with you without taking over the path.

  • Donor-Ready Narrative & Positioning

    Your story, your voice, your terms.
    We refine your communication tools to reflect your leadership, values, and impact—without jargon or compromise.

    - Donor profile creation

    - Strategic storytelling audit

    - One-on-one feedback sessions

    Result: You save time, reduce burnout from repetitive proposals, and increase connection with aligned donors.

  • Coaching & Strategic Sounding Board

    Sometimes what you need most is a mirror and a map.
    We offer one-on-one or small group coaching to support key leaders and communicators in your organization.

    - Leadership alignment

    - Partnership confidence building

    - Boundary-setting and visionary recovery

    Result: You lead from a place of clarity, not urgency.

  • Peer Learning & Collective Wisdom

    You’re not alone. And you’re not the only one dreaming differently.
    Selected organizations are invited to join a cohort of fellow African changemakers for mutual learning and strategic exchange.

    - Monthly virtual convenings

    - Resource and insight sharing

    - Co-reflection with other TELEP organizations

    Result: You grow your capacity with collective strength, not isolation.

  • Exit Strategy & Legacy Planning

    Build beyond the grant. Lead through the transition.
    We help you design a values-aligned exit path with your funders—so your work, staff, and community don’t collapse when the grant ends.

    - Exit readiness assessment

    - Scenario planning tools

    - Exit-to-Ubuntu facilitation support

    Result: You negotiate from a position of strength and build long-term sustainability on your terms. goes here

Who We Work With

We work with:

  • African-led NGOs with a clear community mandate

  • Feminist, climate justice, mental health, and cultural organizations

  • Organizations transitioning out of traditional funder dependency

You do not need to be large, internationally known, or English-speaking only.
You do need to be clear about your commitment to equity, accountability, and community.

What Our Organizations Gain

Organizations we work with report:

  • Faster, clearer donor engagement (up to 40% less time writing proposals)

  • Increased unrestricted funding from aligned funders

  • Greater staff alignment and leadership clarity

  • Smoother transition planning when funders exit

  • Deeper trust and legitimacy in funder conversations

Ready to work with us ?

We accept a limited number of organizations per cohort, by invitation or referral.
If you are interested in being considered for an upcoming round, get in touch.
We prioritize organizations led by women, youth, LGBTQ+ and historically excluded communities.

Let’s build a future where African brilliance leads—and philanthropy listens.