£5k Olga Alexeeva Memorial Prize to recognise philanthropy leadership in emerging market country
Howard Lake | 6 September 2013 | News
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 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 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.
About Howard Lake
Howard Lake is consultant editor of UK Fundraising. He founded the site in 1994 and successfully sold it in 2022. As director of Giving X Ltd he is exploring growing giving on a massive scale.
He is the founder of Fundraising Camp and co-founder of GoodJobs.