named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Alumni Engagement Network
Builds and strengthens local alumni communities in the U.S., fostering connections and promoting alumni achievements
Fundraising for Wits Priorities
Secures financial support for key university initiatives including research, student scholarships, and faculty development
Global Profile Development
Enhances the international visibility and reputation of the University of the Witwatersrand through outreach and communications
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Building alumni engagement and networksDevelops and strengthens connections among Wits University alumni, particularly in the United States, through networking initiatives, communications, and recognition of alumni achievements.
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding support for Wits UniversityRaises and provides financial resources to support the University of the Witwatersrand’s institutional priorities, including research, student and faculty recruitment, and operational needs, benefiting South Africa and the African continent.
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General Support for Educational Institutions 1 activity
- Operational and institutional support for Wits UniversityProvides financial and operational support to the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa to sustain its academic excellence and global impact.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$612K
Contributions & grants$465K76%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$147K24%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$698K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$113K
Grants paid out$533K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.89M
Cash$879K
Investments$2.93M
Liabilities$49K
Net assets$3.84M
Liquid reserves65.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -61.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOOSHIN ERFANI-GHADIMI | WITS US REPRESENTATIVE | 40 | $100K |
board members · 19
- ANTHONY WILSON PRANGLEY — DIRECTOR
- BLUNGILE BELZ — DIRECTOR
- BRUCE A HUBBARD — DIRECTOR
- CLIFFORD MCMILLAN — VICE-PRESIDENT
- DAVID JAMMY — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE KONIDARIS — DIRECTOR
- HAZEL SIVE — DIRECTOR
- INDRAN NAICK — DIRECTOR
- JANE LEVY — PRESIDENT
- JOHN TEEGER — VICE-CHAIR
- JONATHAN JOFFE — VICE-PRESIDENT
- LINDIWE TARDIF — DIRECTOR
- MARTIN COLMAN — DIRECTOR
- NATALIE BROWN — DIRECTOR
- REX HEINKE — DIRECTOR
- ROBIN FRYER — TREASURER
- STANLEY BERGMAN — CHAIR
- STEPHEN BACK — DIRECTOR
- TEBOHO MOJA — VICE-PRESIDENT
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- American Board of Radiology Government — Dr. Colman served many years as a Board Examiner in Radiation Oncology.
- Arup Partner — Longtime professional affiliation where Cliff McMillan served as Principal for 54 years.
- Henry Schein, Inc. Partner — Mr. Bergman has served as Chairman of the Board and CEO since 1989.
- Hong Kong University Partner — Hosted Dr. Moja as a visiting professor.
- International Institute of Education Planning (IIEP) Partner — Board member of this UNESCO-affiliated institute focused on education planning.
- National Commission on Higher Education Government — Government body to which Dr. Moja was appointed Executive Director and Commissioner by Nelson Mandela.
- New York University Partner — Employer institution where Dr. Teboho Moja serves as professor of higher education.
- New York University College of Dentistry Partner — Mr. Bergman serves as Chair of the Dean’s Strategic Advisory Council.
- Penn Dental Medicine Partner — Mr. Bergman serves as Director Emeritus on the Board of Overseers.
- See’s Candies Partner — Former employer where Natalie Brown led marketing, rebranding, and market expansion.
- Sur La Table Partner — Employer where Natalie Brown serves as head of marketing and leads DEI initiatives.
- Tampere University Partner — Hosted Dr. Moja as a visiting professor.
- The Coca-Cola Company Partner — David Schneider served as a senior executive, contributing professional expertise that supported Wits Fund's development.
- UNESCO Government — Served on the UNESCO Scientific Committee for Africa.
- Union of Democratic University Staff Associations (UDUSA) Coalition — Founding member and President of this democratic academic staff association in South Africa.
- University of California, Irvine Partner — Dr. Colman served as Director of Radiation Oncology and led the effort to establish full departmental status for Radiation Oncology.
- University of Johannesburg Partner — Hosted Dr. Moja as a visiting professor.
- University of Oslo Partner — Hosted Dr. Moja as a visiting professor.
- University of Pretoria Partner — Awarded Dr. Moja an honorary doctoral degree and hosted her as a visiting professor.
- University of Texas Medical Branch Partner — Dr. Colman served as Professor with Tenure and Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology and was named Emeritus Chair.
- University of the Western Cape Partner — Hosted Dr. Moja as a visiting professor.
- University of the Witwatersrand Partner — Fundraises to support the University of the Witwatersrand's priorities, research, and talent development.
- University of the Witwatersrand Partner — Primary institution supported by the Wits Fund through fundraising and alumni engagement.
- University of the Witwatersrand Partner — Primary institution supported by the organization in South Africa.
- Wits University Partner — Primary institution supported by The Wits Fund.
- World Economic Forum Partner — Mr. Bergman serves as Governor and Former Co-Chair of the Global Health & Healthcare Governors Community.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Alumni-Engagement-Driven Fundraisingmethodology: alumni-engagement-driven fundraisingBy strengthening alumni connections and raising Wits' global profile, the organization increases donor engagement and secures more funding for research and talent retention, because personal affiliation and visibility drive philanthropic behavior.
- Engineering Practice Integrated with Social Responsibilitymethodology: engineering_with_social_conscienceBy advocating for engineering that incorporates social conscience and ethical community commitment, the organization promotes equitable development, because technical practice grounded in social values leads to more just and sustainable infrastructure.
- Higher Education Policy Analysis for Institutional Reformmethodology: higher_education_policy_analysisBy conducting policy analysis within South Africa’s higher education system, the organization informs structural reforms, because evidence-based critique enables systemic change in educational institutions.
- Institutional Capacity Building with Donor Engagementmethodology: institutional development and donor engagementBy advancing institutional development through nonprofit compliance and strategic donor cultivation, the organization enhances credibility and fundraising outcomes, because formal infrastructure and targeted outreach increase donor confidence and participation.
- Sustainable Entrepreneurial Economic Development with Social Impactmethodology: sustainable entrepreneurial economic developmentBy supporting grassroots healthcare and entrepreneurial initiatives in developing regions, the organization fosters sustainable local development, because community-led economic models generate long-term health and economic resilience.