Henley Business School
Call for Applications Strategic Opportunity for NGOs in Cape Town
About This Role
Call for Applications Strategic Opportunity for NGOs in Cape Town
Henley Business
School UK
Reputation & Responsibility Global Immersion Study Programme
Call for Applications
Strategic
Opportunity for NGOs in Cape Town
Introduction
Henley Business School UK is inviting Cape Town-based NGOs, NPOs, NFPs, CBOs, PBOs and Social Enterprises to express interest in participating in its 2026 Reputation & Responsibility Global Immersion Study Programme.This unique programme partners selected organisations with Executive MBA students from the UK, Denmark, Finland and South Africa to explore real organisational challenges through the lens of stakeholder relationships and organisational reputation.
Participation is fully funded by Henley Business School and there is no cost to participating organisations.
What is the focus of the programme?
Organisations depend on strong relationships with the people and groups connected to their work. These relationships shape trust, commitment, support and ultimately organisational sustainability.This programme focuses on helping organisations better understand and strengthen their relationships with existing stakeholders.
Examples of projects that may be a strong fit
✔ We have long-term donors who have reduced their contributions and would like to understand what may be affecting these relationships.✔ We are experiencing declining volunteer engagement and want to understand why.
✔ We would like to better understand how our beneficiaries experience our organisation.
✔ We would like to explore how key partners perceive and engage with us.
Projects that are generally not a strong fit
✘ Finding new funders or donors✘ Marketing or social media campaigns
✘ Operational implementation projects
✘ Broad community-wide or systemic challenges
NGOs who should apply
• Are based within approximately 40km of Cape Town• Have been operational for at least three years
• Have an established governance structure
• Have access to internet and communication platforms
• Can commit to engaging throughout the project process
• Have an existing stakeholder challenge or opportunity they would like to explore
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How to Apply
Programme Overview
Application deadline: Friday 24 July 2026Programme activation: August 2026
Pre-work and engagement: September–October 2026
Immersion week in Cape Town: 21–28 November 2026
Final report and recommendations: January 2027
Interested?
Please send an expression of interest to:Sam Dreyer
Programme Director
sam@antidote-events.com
082 452 6014
Following your enquiry, you will receive a Programme Overview and Application Form, and there will be an opportunity for an initial exploratory conversation.
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