Across Africa, nonprofits are at the forefront of tackling some of the most pressing social issues—from education and healthcare to poverty alleviation and gender equality.
However, while many of these organizations start with passion and purpose, sustainability remains a major challenge.

Funding is inconsistent, donor fatigue is real, and many NGOs struggle to structure their operations effectively. Without a clear strategy for fundraising, governance, impact measurement, and stakeholder engagement, even the most promising initiatives risk collapsing within a few years.

This is the problem that Social Impact Steward (SIS) was created to solve.

Building a Stronger Social Sector
SIS began as an implementing partner for NGOs, helping organizations execute their programs more effectively. However, it didn’t take long to uncover a deeper issue—many nonprofits were not struggling because of a lack of passion or impactful ideas, but because they lacked the right structure to sustain their work.

Recognizing these gaps, SIS expanded its role beyond program implementation. Today, the organization provides strategic consulting, capacity-building programs, and tailored solutions to help NGOs, social enterprises, and CSR-driven organizations move from passion to measurable impact.

“At SIS, we don’t just provide advice—we create solutions,” says Oyebola Oyedele, the founder of Social Impact Steward. “We help organizations build credibility, attract funding, and maximize their impact. Our goal is to ensure that NGOs don’t just start strong but have the tools to thrive long-term.”

While SIS was built to support nonprofits, its work has expanded to social enterprises, corporate organizations with CSR initiatives, and even individuals looking to make a meaningful social impact.

“We don’t just cater to NGOs,” Oyebola explains. “We also work with financial institutions, media houses, manufacturing and logistics companies, and other businesses that are committed to corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. The idea is to ensure that every effort toward social change is strategic, impactful, and sustainable.”

Investing in Capacity Building
One of SIS’s most recent initiatives was its Capacity-Building Program, held in Lagos to mark World NGO Day 2025. The program brought together nonprofit leaders for intensive training on Governance & leadership, Financial sustainability, Impact measurement & reporting and Leveraging technology for growth.

“We designed this program to equip nonprofit leaders with practical, actionable insights they can apply immediately,” Oyebola shares. “Too often, NGOs operate in survival mode, chasing funds without a sustainable plan. We want to change that narrative—helping them build resilient structures so they can focus on making a real difference.”

A Future of Sustainable Impact
As SIS continues to grow, the focus remains on expanding its reach, equipping more nonprofits, and fostering strategic partnerships with organizations that share a commitment to sustainable development.

“Our goal is simple: to see more nonprofits succeed and sustain their impact. Because when NGOs thrive, communities benefit, economies grow, and social transformation becomes a reality—and that’s what truly drives us.”

With Social Impact Steward, nonprofit leaders don’t have to navigate the complex world of social impact alone. They have a partner in sustainability, a guide in growth, and a steward in lasting change.