{"id":73306,"date":"2025-01-22T15:46:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T13:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socfin.nl\/?post_type=avada_portfolio&p=73306"},"modified":"2025-02-03T15:36:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T13:36:38","slug":"innovative-financing-strategy-for-actionaid-international","status":"publish","type":"avada_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/socfin.nl\/en\/cases\/innovative-financing-strategy-for-actionaid-international\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovative financing strategy for ActionAid International"},"content":{"rendered":"

Innovative financing strategy for ActionAid International<\/h1>\n

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The changing landscape of aid and development presents significant challenges for fundraising by non-profit organisations and NGOs. Factors such as financial pressures on governments due to crises, a changing political and economic climate, and rising costs make fundraising increasingly complex. ActionAid International<\/a> is also facing the consequences of these challenges. To continue fulfilling its mission and increase its impact, ActionAid is seeking innovative ways to raise additional funds and tap into new sources of financing.<\/p>\n<\/div>

ActionAid<\/span> International<\/span><\/span>‘s Request<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

ActionAid asked Social Finance NL to explore new financing models and strategies to enhance their fundraising capacity. The aim was to establish a solid foundation for sustainable fundraising that aligns with ActionAid\u2019s values, such as feminism and decolonisation, while being flexible enough to respond to future challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>

The SFNL Approach<\/h2>\n

Social Finance NL conducted a strategic research process, including a literature review of existing financing models, with a focus on those that align with ActionAid\u2019s mission and core values. One of the new approaches involves using innovative financing methods to generate more unrestricted funding. Another option is utilising traditional financial instruments, such as concessional loans, to unlock more capital for fundraising activities. The opportunities and risks of these approaches were mapped out and tested against relevant policy frameworks. To enrich and validate the research findings, interviews were conducted with field experts and multiple Global Leadership Teams at ActionAid.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The process concluded with a strategic report, outlining specific needs, opportunities, and recommendations for implementing new financing strategies. Social Finance NL has laid a strong foundation for ActionAid to sustainably increase its fundraising potential, including clear next steps to further prepare the internal organisation for this goal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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About the collaboration<\/h2>\n

\u201c\u201cCollaborating with Social Finance Netherlands has been very helpful in supporting us to explore innovative finance solutions that align with ActionAid\u2019s mission and values. Their expertise has provided critical insights into new funding approaches that can support our long-term sustainability while staying true to our social justice commitments.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

– Ana Alcade, Director of Programmes, Fundraising and Communications<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Project<\/b><\/th>\nInnovative financing strategy for ActionAid International<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Year<\/td>\n2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nResearch, Advise<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parties<\/td>\nActionAid International, Social Finance NL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nGlobal<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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