In early June, Suzanne Daniel, the Board Chair of Pilgrim Foundation, shared her experience with participants in the Supporting the Emergence of Active Philanthropists in Nigeria (SEAPIN) program. SEAPIN brings together philanthropic families from Nigeria and the related area who are committed to shaping a more prosperous and equitable future through strategic philanthropy.
The session was titled “Engaging Others – Family versus Outsourced: Building a Team to Execute on Your Foundation’s Mandate,” which explored a challenge that many philanthropists eventually face: how to move beyond individual generosity and build the people, systems, and relationships required for lasting impact.
Wealth4Africa shared the conversation, full of wisdom, insight, and Suzanne’s unique approach to philanthropy. Her talking points include:
the shift from individual vision to shared stewardship
building the right team
preparing the next generation
the future of philanthropy and its dependency on relationships
“Suzanne’s session served as a powerful reminder that philanthropy is ultimately about people. The future of African philanthropy will be shaped not only by the resources we mobilize, but by the people and partnerships we cultivate to steward those resources for lasting change.””