East African Association of Grantmakers

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Common questions about the East Africa Association of Grantmakers

What is EAAG

East Africa Association of Grantmakers (EAAG) is the initiative of a group of trusts and foundations working in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda who came together to form a new membership organization for grantmaking bodies across the region.

When was EAAG formed?

EAAG was formed in 2003 and formally registered with the registrar of Societies in Kenya in 2004.

What does it do?

Offers learning and capacity building opportunities for members in different areas such as endowment building, resource mobilization, effective grantmaking, Impact monitoring, leveraging on local giving and philanthropy
Profiles member’s work and documents and shares Best Practices in local giving and grantmaking
Works towards increasing the visibility and influence of the grantmaking community within the East Africa Community (EAC), with national Goverments, Private Sector and Civil Society.
Strengthens networking among members and with the global fraternity of grantmakers
Carries out research and develops knowledge on local giving and resource mobilization, endowment building, grantmaking and other areas that are of interest to the members
Works with the Private sector, Governments and Civil Society to leverage resources for social development
Carries out policy advocacy on issues related to providing a supportive environment for philanthropy and grantmaking

Who can become a member of the Association?

Organizations/Trusts/Foundations operating within East Africa directly or indirectly involved in Philanthropy and Grantmaking

How much is the Membership Fee

There are three categories of membership fee;

Full members $1000
Associate members $750
Affiliate members $750

How can an Organization/Trust/Foundation become a member?

To become a member you apply to the secretariat using the address below or visit our website www.eaag.org and download application forms.

What is the difference between the above categories of membership?

Full members: These are Organizations/Trusts/Foundations that are directly engaged in grantmaking and have been in operation within East Africa not less than a year.
Associate members: These are Organizations/Trusts/Foundations that are directly been engaged in grantmaking and have been in operation within East Africa in a period less than a year OR indirectly engaged in grantmaking and have been operating in East Africa for not less than a year.
Affiliate members: These are Organizations/Trusts/Foundations that are not directly involved in grantmaking but practice philanthropy within East Africa

What is the Criteria for membership?

Member organizations have full autonomy in their grantmaking activities and a track record in leveraging resources.
Member organizations agree to abide by the Association’s Code of Ethics.
Member organizations have been active grantmakers or have been active in the field of social development for at least one year.
Member organizations make grants through an open and transparent process to at least five organizations/individuals each year.
Member organizations have a working presence in any of the East African countries (Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda).
A fundamental operational purpose and activity of member organizations is grantmaking.