We help you fund African organizations with courage, humility, and a plan to exit with integrity.

Philanthropy is evolving. Donors are seeking deeper partnerships, clearer pathways to impact, and an approach that does not entrench dependency. But many still ask:

“How do I support local leadership, without causing harm when I leave?”

That’s where TELEP comes in.

TELEP works with individual philanthropists, family offices, foundations, and development partners who are committed to equity, proximity, and sustainability. We support you at every stage of your giving cycle, from first engagement to long-term exit planning.

What We Offer.

  • Values & Vision Alignment

    You fund what you care about. But do your current partners know what that is?
    We help you clarify your philanthropic values, test your assumptions, and surface alignment gaps between intention and practice.

    - Values audit + reflective workshop

    - Philanthropic identity mapping

    - Funder readiness assessment

    Result: You gain clarity about what kind of partner you want to be — and how to show up in ways that support long-term African leadership.

  • Living Partnership Design

    Exit begins at entry.
    We co-design “living partnership” agreements with you and your grantee partners — agreements that center transparency, power-sharing, and trust from day one.

    - Co-facilitated funder–grantee dialogue

    - Collaborative partnership terms

    - Roadmap to shared decision-making

    Result: You build trust early, reduce reporting burdens, and create conditions for a dignified exit without rupture.

  • Unlearning Circles for Funders

    You don’t have to unlearn alone.
    We convene confidential peer spaces where funders can reflect, ask uncomfortable questions, and learn from others committed to funding differently.

    - Small group virtual circles

    - Real case studies, shared failures

    - Collective insight on what equity looks like

    Result: You grow in confidence, humility, and imagination, alongside other funders on the same path.

  • Legacy & Storytelling Support

    Your exit is part of the story. Make it a meaningful one.
    We help you communicate your funding journey and exit in ways that honor your grantee’s leadership and your own learning process.

    - Exit storytelling toolkit

    - Donor narrative support (video, print, online)

    - Funder reflections as knowledge assets

    Result: Your impact becomes a model for others, without centering yourself.

  • Exit-to-Ubuntu Strategic Advisory

    Exiting doesn’t mean disappearing. It means evolving.
    We offer strategic advice and facilitation for funders preparing to exit current partnerships, with care, respect, and continuity.

    - Scenario planning for exits

    - Multi-year transition strategies

    - Post-exit roles (connector, amplifier, ally)

    Result: You leave with grace, and the organizations you support are stronger, not more fragile.

Who We Work With

We partner with:

  • Individual philanthropists and giving circles

  • Family offices and private foundations

  • Bilateral and multilateral donors

  • Faith-based and values-led funders

  • Intermediaries seeking proximity-grounded tools

If you’re asking yourself “How can I fund with more dignity, without replicating colonial patterns?” — you’re in the right place.

What Our Funders Gain

Funders who work with TELEP report:

  • Increased clarity in grantee selection and engagement

  • More trust-based relationships with African partners

  • Reduced application/reporting cycles (30–60% faster decision-making)

  • Stronger grantee sustainability post-exit

  • Personal and institutional alignment with equity commitments

Ready to work with us ?

We offer tailored services through individual advisories, cohort-based learning, and institutional partnerships.

If you are a funder who wants to fund African organizations without creating dependency, we invite you to explore the TELEP journey with us.

Let’s shift philanthropy toward proximity, justice, and long-term transformation — together.