The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact

VOTE OF THANKS: As the Convenor and Global Chair of the third edition of The NGO Whisperer Global Summit held on 19 and 20 November 2024, I stand before you today with a heart full of gratitude and a spirit ignited by hope. Our gathering is a testament to our collective dedication to a sustainable future for our people, the planet, prosperity, peace and partnerships. Let me extend my deepest appreciation to: ◼️ Our 8 distinguished keynote speakers ◼️ 72 expert panellists, including our inspiring youth contributors across the 12-panel discussions and 5 masterclasses we held ◼️ The artists who have lent their voices to our cause and ◼️ All delegates across the globe in 30+ countries who joined us. Your insights, covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been invaluable. We are truly united by one voice and theme: ‘SDG2030 - Every Action Counts!’ I would like to highlight our distinguished guests and keynote speakers who have shared particularly impactful insights: ♦️The Right Worshipful The Ceremonial Mayor of the City of Salford, Councillor Tanya Burch, from Manchester, United Kingdom ♦️The Honourable Randall L. Woodfin, Mayor of the City of Birmingham, from Birmingham, Alabama, United States ♦️Her Excellency Lady Sandra Williams, President and Founder of The Halo Foundation ♦️Alvin Glymph, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at United Way of Greater Atlanta, United States ♦️Barry Davis, Founder and President of The Human Side, Canada ♦️Mary Hagerty Ehrsam, President of HOPE Partnerships at Operation HOPE, United States ♦️Barbara Smith, Vice President of the Peace Programmes at The Carter Center, United States ♦️Counsellor Clinton D. White, Agency Counsellor at USAID, United States Thank you for your unwavering commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. As we approach the crucial 2025 SDG milestone and look towards 2030, we reaffirm our dedication to making every action count. We are committed to: 1. Sharing community-led insights 2. Cross-sector collaboration 3. Promoting “Every Action Counts” 4. Utilizing our global reach and 5. Continuous engagement for a sustainable world. The third edition of The NGO Whisperer Global Summit left us inspired and determined. Our work doesn’t end here. Now, let’s go forth and make every action count! On behalf of The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact and Kaliráh Strategies, I thank you! Watch the recording of this Vote of Thanks on our YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/ezDQHaXK ~ Carolyne A. Opinde Dr.h.c. Summit Convenor and Global Chair, Founder and CEO, The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact . Ramona Houston, PhD, PMP Summit Chair United States, Founder and Chief Strategist, Kaliráh Strategies #TheNGOWhispererSummit #SDG2030Action #SDGs #partnership #SocialInnovation #socialinvestment #socialimpact #NGOs #nonprofits #charities #government #publicsector #privatesector #socialimpactsector

Happy International Women's Month! I am deeply humbled and honoured to join UN Women UK as a Digital Participant at the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (#CSW69). 📅 Mark Your Calendars: THEME: “For All #Women and #Girls— #Equality #Rights #Empowerment” 🔶 International Women’s Day: 7th March 2025, 14:00 – 15:30 GMT 🔶CSW69/Beijing+30 Sessions: 10th - 21st March 2025 🔶 CSW69/Beijing+30 Opening Session: 10th March 2025, 14:00 – 17:00 GMT 📢 #CSW69 also serves as the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action - The Bejing Declaration! I am privileged to join a global movement committed to advancing gender equality and women’s rights. This is our moment—let’s take action together! 🔶Stay tuned for feature stories from CSW69/Beijing+30 in Issue 21 of #TheNGOWhispererMagazine. ~ Carolyne A. Opinde Dr.h.c. Founder and CEO, The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact #socialinnovation #socialinvestment #socialimpact #SDGChampion #SDG2030EveryActionCounts

🎉 A heartfelt THANK YOU for joining us at the 4th Graduation and Awards Ceremony of The NGO Whisperer® Global Fellowship Programme! Are you keen to join our Global Network of Changemakers? We have 50 scholarships waiting for changemakers like you. 🚀 Apply today at https://lnkd.in/dywvEHc and become one of our esteemed Global Fellows – Class of 2025. Applications close on 17 March 2025. The fellowship begins on 01 June 2025. Together, we are driving #socialinnovation, #socialinvestment, and #socialimpact for a sustainable world now and in the future! With gratitude, Carolyne A. Opinde Dr.h.c. Dean of Faculty, Founder and CEO, The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact #NGOs #charities #socialenterprise #nonprofits #scholarships

I am deeply honoured to receive SOCIAL INNOVATION ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD. All I did was to be kind, becoming the help I once needed a child. I didn’t know the world is watching, This is a global platform and I am grateful beyond words. A huge thank you to The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact Carolyne A. Opinde Dr.h.c. And Congratulations to all graduates 🎓 #CommunityBuilding #MakingADifference #PurposeDriven #Award

2024 Social Impact Alumni of the Year Kibe Edwin Gitaù Founder & Exec. Director UHAI KENYA NGO Thank you very much The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact under the leadership of Dr. Carolyne A. Opinde Dr.h.c. for recognizing me as Alumni of the Year. I'm humbled, I feel honoured by this recognition.

It is always an honor to facilitate as Faculty Members to an inspiring & dedicated class from the 4 corners of the world. A truly international class of 32 graduating fellows sharing many similar themes and challenges that transcend international boundaries A huge congratulations to all the graduates for your accomplishments Thank you Carolyne A. Opinde Dr.h.c. Dean of Faculty The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact for your tireless work in making a positive social impact in a world of constant change and uncertainty. Nourishment Vitality is looking forward to working with the class of 2025 for the Health & Wellness Module "Leaders Prioritise Their Health & Wellness" LINK https://lnkd.in/dABKJ_EX Together we will be taking an important step forward towards understanding the importance of educational protocols on stress & anxiety management & its impact on nutrition & health habits The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact® Global Fellowship Programme is an accredited The CPD Group seven-month rigorous virtual leadership program for exceptional leaders and founders of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and social enterprises worldwide, especially those from low and middle-income countries. To learn more about the impactful work at The NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship please follow the LINK https://lnkd.in/dywvEHc. (Applications for the class of 2025 close on 17 March 2025 - Scholarships are available) ▶️Nourishment Vitality specializes in stress & anxiety management & its impact on nutrition & health habits ▶️Nourishment Vitality is committed to empowering through online education https://lnkd.in/dABEHKR ▶️Nourishment Vitality online health education in the comfort of your own space... at your own pace #Health #onlinehealtheducation #stressreliefmanagement #nourishmentvitality #onlinecourses #hrcommunity #hrexecutives h#ngo #healtheducation #socialimpact #educationneverstops #anxiety #stressconditions #liveyourtruth #inspiration #payitforward #ngowhisperer

I am thrilled to share my experience with the NGO Whisperer Fellowship programme, a transformative initiative that has equipped its Fellows with essential skills for effective leadership and organizational development. Over the past six months, I had the privilege of participating in a well-structured training program that focused on a variety of critical competencies. The Fellowship emphasized core areas such as change management, leadership strategies, and resource mobilization, all vital for driving meaningful impact in the nonprofit sector. The training sessions were well structured, allowing us to not only gain theoretical knowledge but also engage in practical applications that reinforced our learning. One of the highlights of the program was the emphasis on change management. In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to adapt and guide organizations through change is crucial. I learned strategies to effectively manage transitions and empower teams to embrace new directions with change. Resource mobilization, another key component of our training, equipped us with practical tools to secure funding and support for our initiatives. The strategies we learned on engaging stakeholders and building partnerships will help sustain and grow our missions. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to #TheNGOWhispererCentreForSocialImpact especially Carolyne A. Opinde Dr.h.c. —for her unwavering commitment to developing compassionate, skilled leaders who are dedicated to making a difference. Being part of such an incredible program has been an honor, and I look forward to applying what I’ve learned to advance organizational development in the sector. As we continue to grow as leaders, let us commit to leveraging our skills for the betterment of the communities we serve. Here’s to the future of leadership in the nonprofit sector #Leadership #TheNGOWhisperer #Fellowship #OrganizationalDevelopment #ChangeManagement #ResourceMobilization #NGO

In 2025, I will mark my 5th year as the Change Management Faculty Lead, collaborating with The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact and Carolyne A. Opinde Dr.h.c. It has been truly inspiring to witness leaders from all corners of the globe, with such diverse backgrounds flourish in the Fellowship programme. Running social impact organizations is a challenging endeavor, and I deeply admire those who undertake this vital work. They deserve all the support available. Together, we have the power to positively impact the lives of those around us ❤️ FLOCONSULT Change Leadership Coaching #changeleadership #changemanagement #coaching #ngowhisperer #socialimpact #payitforward

KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: We are thrilled to announce that Janice Ian Manlutac, Local Humanitarian Leadership Advisor at Oxfam America, will deliver a keynote address at The NGO Whisperer® Global Fellowship Programme Graduation and Awards Ceremony! 🌟 Event Details: 📅 Date: Saturday, 22 February 2025 ⏰ Time: 13:00 GMT (UK) 🎥 Livestream: Watch Live on https://lnkd.in/d_2sVkF Join us in celebrating the induction of The NGO Whisperer Global Fellows Class of 2024 into our prestigious Global Alumni Network, proudly representing over 30 countries worldwide. 🌏 This year's Fellowship Programme was made possible through collaboration with incredible partners: Charles Warria, FLOCONSULT Change Leadership Coaching, Nourishment Vitality , The Human Side, The CPD Group, and Oxfam America. 🙌 Learn more about our impactful work at The NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship at https://lnkd.in/dywvEHc. Congratulations to #TheNGOWhispererFellows Class of 2024! 🎓✨ ~ Carolyne A. Opinde Dr.h.c. Founder and CEO, The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact #socialinnovation #socialinvestment #socialimpact #TheNGOWhispererFellowship #TheNGOWhispererMasterclass #NGOs #nonprofits #socialenterprises #charities #graduation

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: We are thrilled to announce that our esteemed Faculty member Barry Davis — Founder and President of The Human Side from Canada—will be a speaker at The NGO Whisperer® Global Fellowship Programme Graduation and Awards Ceremony! 🌟 Event Details: 📅 Date: Saturday, 22 February 2025 ⏰ Time: 13:00 GMT (UK) 🎥 Livestream: Watch Live on https://lnkd.in/d_2sVkF Join us in celebrating the induction of The NGO Whisperer Global Fellows Class of 2024 into our prestigious Global Alumni Network, proudly representing over 30 countries worldwide. 🌏 This year's Fellowship Programme was made possible through collaboration with incredible partners: Charles Warria, FLOCONSULT Change Leadership Coaching, Nourishment Vitality, The Human Side, The CPD Group, and Oxfam America. 🙌 Learn more about our impactful work at The NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship at https://lnkd.in/dywvEHc. Congratulations to #TheNGOWhispererFellows Class of 2024! 🎓✨ ~ Carolyne A. Opinde Dr.h.c. Founder and CEO, The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact #socialinnovation #socialinvestment #socialimpact #TheNGOWhispererFellowship #TheNGOWhispererMasterclass #NGOs #nonprofits #socialenterprises #charities #graduation