5th Ghana Giving Summit - Day 1


THEME: Transforming Together: Bridging Funders, Intermediaries, and Community for Collective Impact in Ghana

Opening Session

Arrival of participants

Attendees registration

  • Welcome Remarks
  • Highlight the objectives of the convening
  • Expected Outcomes of the events

Co-hosts and partners expectation from participants

Keynote Speaker

Transforming Together: Bridging Funders, Intermediaries, and Community for Collective Impact in Ghana.

Panel Discussion

Socio-economic and sustainable development challenges and shared futures: Rediscovering the role of philanthropy

Panelists from diverse sectors will discuss the evolving landscape of philanthropy, exploring how philanthropic initiatives can align with national and global goals to create resilient, equitable communities. This session will highlight philanthropy’s potential to drive transformative change, encourage collaborative solutions, and set a forward-looking agenda for shared progress and sustainable futures.

Networking & Coffee Break

This break allows participants to reflect on the morning sessions, exchange ideas, and deepen connections with peers, fostering collaborative relationships that support the goals of the summit.

Session 1: Community Philanthropy

This session will examine how the power dynamic is shifting with the rise of community philanthropy and other forms of locally-driven giving.  The session will also explore the strength of community practices in the philanthropic sector and the need for harnessing its potential to decolonize the source of funding. Panelists will share best practices for building a collective community philanthropy ecosystem in Ghana. 

Session 2: Corporate Philanthropy- Bridging the Gap: Business and Philanthropy Partnerships for Community Transformation

This session will highlight successful collaborations between businesses and philanthropic organizations, focusing on how corporate resources, expertise, and networks can support community transformation. Panelists will discuss strategies for aligning business objectives with social good, creating sustainable initiatives, and fostering a culture of corporate responsibility. The goal is to inspire impactful business-philanthropy partnerships that address community needs and contribute to meaningful societal change.

Session 3: Volunteerism and Alumni Giving

This session will showcase how alumni networks and volunteer initiatives can drive resource mobilization, mentorship, and community engagement. Panelists will discuss best practices for building strong alumni programs, fostering a culture of giving back, and leveraging volunteer efforts to address local needs.

The session aims to inspire participants to harness the power of collective volunteerism action and sustained alumni involvement for lasting community impact

Lunch

Lightening Talks: The changing giving landscape in Ghana: Learning from the Past, Preparing for the Future.

This quick, powerful talk aims to spark inspiration, highlight changing giving landscape, and encourage attendees to consider new ways to work together learning from the past to achieve collective impact in Ghana’s philanthropy sector.

Panel Discussion Transforming Together: Building Public-Private-Philanthropic Partnerships(PPPP) to bring sustainable change

Panelists will explore the potential of cross-sector partnerships to address complex societal challenges and drive sustainable development in Ghana. This session on strategies for aligning resources, sharing expertise, and fostering innovation. The discussion aims to provide actionable insights into how these partnerships can be structured and leveraged to create lasting, positive impact on communities. The discussion will look at PPPP approaches that can drive policy and regulatory reforms to support effective programme design, implementation, and evaluation, to support the growth and sustainability of the philanthropic sector

Success stories

Presenters will share compelling narratives that showcase innovative approaches, lessons learned, and the tangible outcomes of their philanthropic efforts. This session aims to inspire attendees by illustrating how strategic collaborations and community engagement have led to meaningful change, encouraging others to adopt similar strategies in their philanthropic endeavors.

Closing Remarks

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