Apply as a Fundraiser — New Education Standard Awards Africa 2025

Apply as a Fundraiser — New Education Standard Awards Africa 2025

• NESA-Africa is the continent’s neutral platform celebrating education excellence during the Week of Impact (13–18 December 2025, Lagos). We’re onboarding mission-aligned partners to help raise cash and in-kind support without any influence on award outcomes.

Earn commission and fund scholarships.

• Every eligible commission routes 20% to EduAid-Africa (teacher micro-grants, library corners, STEM for Girls).

Who can apply (choose your track)

1) Local Chapters & Ambassadors (volunteer track)

Mobilise your city/state: tickets, Expo booths, Community sponsors, diaspora drives.

• What you do: community outreach, events, referrals, social pushes.
• Funding model: chapter grants/stipends (ops support), leaderboards, certificates. (No personal commissions.)
• Great for: student unions, teacher groups, youth networks, diaspora associations.

2) Independent Fundraiser (individual contractor)

Close CSR/ESG packages and bundles with Expo/Gala and media add-ons.

• May sell: Community $2k–$9.9k, Media $10k–$24k, Platinum $50k–$99k, Expo/Gala, donations via official links.
• By assignment only: Gold; C-level only: Legacy.
• Commission (Net Basis): CSR 5%, Tickets 10%, Donations 3%.
• Reporting: weekly pipeline + monthly statement; payout ≤15 business days post-period (KYC/cleared funds).

3) Agency / Platform (outsourced organisation)

Scale outreach at speed; package mid/high tiers; run ticket/affiliate rails.

• May sell: Media, Platinum, Community; Expo/Gala; ticket affiliates; Gold by assignment.
• Commercials: Same commission schedule; optional volume bonus; SLAs; audit rights.

4) Ticketing Agents / Promoters / Creator Affiliates

Drive paid attendance and virtual access; upsell at checkout.

• Commission: 10% on ticket Net Basis via affiliate/UTM links; weekly reporting & settlement.
• Add-ons: creator integrations, sponsor shout-outs, referral leaderboards.

Net Basis = Gross revenue minus platform/payment fees and transaction taxes.

Integrity firewall: Funding does not influence nominees or winners. COI/recusal, NDPR/GDPR, AML/KYC enforced.

What you’ll sell (simple, ethical offers)

Sponsorship tiers (cash):

• Supporter — $2,000: site logo, 2 social mentions, Gala program, 1 Expo pass.
• Partner — $3,500: + small booth/roll-up, 1 creator integration, press inclusion.
• Impact Partner — $5,000 (sweet spot): + 3–5 social assets, stream shout (30s), 2 Expo passes, staff volunteer feature.
• Program Partner — $10,000: + sponsor an impact program (Teacher Micro-Grants / Library or Digital Corner / STEM for Girls), panel seat in non-awards Expo session, 4 Expo passes, post-event impact video.

Expo & Hospitality: booths $800–$1,500; pavilions $5k–$10k; tables $1.5k–$3k; VIP seats $150–$300.

Tickets: Expo day passes, Gala, virtual access (affiliate tracked).

Donations (opt-in): scholarships 2026, teacher/library micro-grants. (No pay-to-win mechanics.)

How it works (your journey)

1. Apply (form below) → pick your track.
2. Vetting & MoU → KYC/NDPR/GDPR, anti-bribery, brand-use rules.
3. Onboarding pack → rate card, decks, scripts, UTM/affiliate links, CRM access.
4. Outreach & pipeline → log leads before contact; weekly updates.
5. Close & collect → SCEF issues contracts/invoices; funds settle to SCEF only.
6. Payout & scholarships → monthly statements; commissions paid; 20% of each commission → EduAid-Africa.

What you get: live leaderboard, media kit, sponsor one-pagers, Expo/Gala sheets, governance brief, quick approvals, and a named contact.

Eligibility & standards

• Demonstrated network (CSR/ESG, SME/community, diaspora, or ticketing reach).
• Willing to use approved materials and official payment rails (no cash handling).
• Accept firewall language on all comms; no promises or implications around awards outcomes.
• Agree to privacy (NDPR/GDPR), AML/KYC, sanctions checks; brand-use by written approval only.

Targets & KPIs (so success is clear)

• CSR closes: value by tier; time-to-invoice; win rate ≥25% (for commissioned tracks).
• Tickets: volume, net receipts, conversion by channel; settlement timeliness.
• Expo/Gala: booths/tables sold; pavilion heads secured.
• Compliance: zero breaches; accurate reporting; on-time payouts.
• Scholarships: total routed from commissions (monthly published).

FAQs

Do I influence who gets nominated or wins?

• No. Awards are independent with published criteria/weights and COI/recusal. Your work funds visibility and impact programs only.

Can I discount packages?

• Stick to the rate card. Any exception requires written approval (Partnerships + Finance + Legal).

Currencies & payouts?

• We settle in NGN/USD depending on rails and MoU. Payouts follow monthly statements and cleared funds (≤15 business days).

In-kind support?

• Valued at fair market rates for readiness. Commissions are cash-only unless explicitly approved.

Apply now

Select your track

• Local Chapter / Ambassador (Volunteer)
• Independent Fundraiser (Commissioned Individual)
• Agency / Platform (Commissioned Organisation)
• Ticketing Agent / Promoter / Creator Affiliate

About you / your organisation

• Full name • Organisation (if any) • Country/City
• Email • Phone/WhatsApp • Website/Socials
• Segment focus (CSR/ESG • SME/community • Diaspora • Ticketing • Creator/Media)
• Relevant experience / networks (≤150 words)

What you plan to sell (check all that apply)

• Sponsorship tiers ($2k / $3.5k / $5k / $10k)
• Expo booths / Pavilions
• Gala tables / VIP seating
• Tickets (in-person / virtual)
• Donations via official links

Expected monthly capacity (best estimate)

• CSR deals you can pursue/close: ___
• Tickets you can drive: ___
• Expo booths you can place: ___

Compliance & confirmations

• I accept the integrity firewall:
• funding does not influence nominees or winners.
• I will use approved materials and official rails only.
• I agree to NDPR/GDPR privacy, AML/KYC, anti-bribery policies.
• I understand commissions are on
• Net Basis and 20% of each commission supports EduAid-Africa.

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Integrity & Governance

Funding does not influence nominations or winners. All brand use requires prior written approval. See our governance & COI/recusal policy at [nesa.africa/governance].

• Questions? partnerships@nesa.africa