Mobilising Capital · Securing Independence · Sustaining Democracy
« Permanent, independent funding for Africa's most ambitious democratic institution. »
The ADAFP Endowment Fund (AENF) mobilises, stewards, and deploys philanthropic capital to fund ADAFP's mission in perpetuity, ensuring long-term independence and democratic permanence.
ADAFP requires sustained, independent funding that responds to continental needs, not donor agendas. An endowment provides EUR 2–5 million annually without touching principal.
Three ex-officio members provide strategic direction and operational oversight:
7–11 independent members provide fiduciary oversight and strategic counsel:
EUR 30–50M from global philanthropies over 3 years, specifically targeted for endowment capitalisation.
30–50% of annual profits from advisory, consulting, real estate, IP licensing. Projected EUR 2–5M annually by Year 5.
10% of AIDF's annual dividends (USD 10B fund targeting 12–16% returns). Projected USD 5–8M annually by Year 7.
Annual campaign targeting ADAFP members, diaspora, legacy donors. Projected EUR 500K–1M annually by Year 3.
Legal registration in Brussels or Andorra. Governance setup. Board recruitment. Banking and compliance protocols established. Budget: EUR 50–80K.
Formal fundraising to major foundations. Investor roadshow in key cities. Target: EUR 8–12M in commitments. First grant receipts begin flowing.
Investment portfolio construction (hire fund manager). First distributions to ADAFP programmes. Annual audit. Cumulative: EUR 25–37M.
Endowment reaches EUR 40–60M. Annual distributions sustain ADAFP operations. Revenue streams mature. Long-term institutional permanence secured.
ADAFP Endowment Fund welcomes foundations, institutional donors, and individual supporters committed to democratic leadership across Africa. We invite partnership in securing Africa's democratic future.
Contact:
endowment@adafp.org
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