Conversations around power, capital flows, and accountability are becoming more central in philanthropy, as organizations and funders reconsider how resources are distributed and managed.
These issues will be part of the discussions at the 10th East Africa Philanthropy Conference (EAPC), scheduled for 16–20 June 2026 in Addis Ababa.
Caroline Mbuvi McCoy, an advisor and social entrepreneur, is among the speakers who will feed into the conversation on institutional values.
Mbuvi works with mission-driven organizations and leaders on strategy, funding, and organizational alignment.
Her work examines how values such as justice, trust, and accountability are reflected in decision-making, particularly in capital allocation and institutional priorities.
Her advisory work includes supporting individuals and teams navigating transition, including leadership changes, organizational restructuring, and strategic shifts.
This involves clarifying direction and strengthening alignment between vision and execution.
She is also the founder of Nyumbani, a social venture in development that focuses on supporting Black women transitioning from extractive systems into new models of leadership and livelihood.
The initiative brings together rest-based residencies and venture development support, with an emphasis on sustainability and long-term capacity.
Before her current work, Mbuvi served as Vice President of Programs at Woods Fund Chicago, where she contributed to organizational strategy and oversaw significant grantmaking aligned with community-led and trust-based approaches.
Her role included working with leadership to strengthen internal systems and align funding practices with institutional values.
Her other experience includes roles at the Robert R. McCormick Foundation and Arabella Advisors.
In these positions, she worked on community investment strategies and provided philanthropic advisory support across sectors such as economic opportunity, housing, and education.
Across these roles, her work has focused on strengthening the relationship between institutional values and operational practice, particularly in how organizations structure their work, allocate resources, and engage with partners.
This experience informs her perspective as the sector continues to explore more equitable and community-led approaches to philanthropy, alongside growing expectations around transparency and accountability.
At the conference, her contribution is expected to engage with discussions on funding approaches that support long-term change, leadership during periods of transition, and the practical alignment between values and implementation.
As the 10th EAPC convenes stakeholders from across the region, these discussions are expected to contribute to broader reflections on the future of philanthropy and the systems that shape it.
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