niara
“of high purpose” or “utmost purpose” – Swahili
inspired by the Sanskrit words “nay (नाय)” meaning guidance and leadership, and “ra (रा)” meaning granting
We partner with your organisation to build and activate your vision for social change, aligning it with the needs on the ground to address the pervasive social challenges of our time
Through the years, we have had the privilege to develop frameworks of thinking and doing that enable comprehensive and sustainable social initiatives through strategic philanthropy
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Value Statement
At Niara Advisory, we leverage almost three decades of experience in social development, gender equity, entrepreneurship education and corporate communications in non profit, academic and business environments, to deliver strategic and holistic solutions that drive social impact, foster inclusive entrepreneurship, and empower individuals and communities across Africa.
Niara integrated value & approach
Feet on the ground
29 years of multi-sector experience working in corporates, non-profit entities, large private foundations, academic institutions, as well as in business and social entrepreneurship in India and South Africa
Heart-centred approach
Bringing together the power of intuition, creativity, empathy, emotional intelligence and deep compassion borne from working in very diverse settings to harness the power of collaborative relationships and connect the dots.
Head for impact
Employing business knowledge; deep thinking, research, writing and teaching on how to create sustainable impact in social enterprises; and various academic qualifications that contribute to framing direction and strategy development
Strategic Consulting Services
Structure
Success in non-profit efforts relies on creating effective organisational models that match the mission, including proper structure, mandates, compliance, governance, indicators, teams, and resources.
Sensemaking & Strategy
Helping non-profit leaders analyse and comprehend diverse and complex issues, question their assumptions, challenge conventional wisdom, and make sense of conflicting information on social change to devise impactful strategies and initiatives.
Support
Tailoring support to meet organisational needs in areas such as planning, marketing, partnership building, fundraising, and measurement ensures that efforts yield successful outcomes and valuable lessons for maximum impact.
Sharing
Facilitating the connection of potential co-creators and collaborators, bridging capital to purpose, and fostering community building that empowers groups to enhance and expand their social impact by cultivating social capital, all while ensuring teams are equipped to sustain their impactful efforts in the future.
Trusted by awesome clients
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Our testimonials
"Yogavelli has a remarkable talent for curating information and has developed a comprehensive review of the South African philanthropy sector for us. Her ability to think at a strategic level and deeply analyse the sector's dynamics is truly impressive. Her adept relationship management skills ensured collaboration and insights from key stakeholders, resulting in a publication that no doubt will add significant value to the local and international philanthropic community. Yogavelli is one of the go-to experts for a holistic understanding of this vital sector."
