# £5k Olga Alexeeva Memorial Prize to recognise philanthropy leadership in emerging market country

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2013/09/06/pound5k-olga-alexeeva-memorial-prize-recognise-philanthropy-leadership-emerging-market-country/
- Published: 2013-09-06T08:00:01+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Nominations are open for the second Olga Alexeeva Memorial Prize for the individual
who has demonstrated "remarkable leadership, creativity and results in developing
philanthropy for progressive social change in an emerging market country or countries".
The £5,000 prize can be used by the individual winner as they wish.

The first Olga Alexeeva Memorial Prize was awarded to Jane Weru and Kingsley Mucheke
for their work to build assets among landless slum dwellers in in Kenya.

The prize is not so much about recognising fundraising achievements but the commitment
of an individual to building philanthropy and demonstrating its value as a tool 
for achieving progressive social change in their country or region. This could involve
strengthening local philanthropic infrastructure, encouraging companies and individuals
to get involved in strategic philanthropy, or develop a culture of giving to address'
difficult' causes or that build wide support from the public.

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[Olga Alexeeva](https://www.fundraising.co.uk/news/2011/07/21/caf-pays-tribute-olga-alexeeva-former-director-caf-russia)
was Director of CAF Russia until 2005 and then head of CAF Global Trustees. Caroline
Hartnell of Alliance magazine described her as "a visionary with an unmatched understanding
of the potential and challenges for philanthropy in emerging markets".

## How to nominate

[Nominations for the prize](http://www.alliancemagazine.org/en/content/olga-alexeeva-memorial-prize)
should be submitted by one main nominator and seconded by another person. The closing
date for applications is 1 October 2013.

All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the WINGS Forum in Istanbul
in March 2014. Travel costs will be covered by the Prize, courtesy of a grant from
the Mott Foundation.

 

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