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The Student Sponsorship Program

Developing leaders through academic excellence.

aka SSP   |   Dover, DE   |  https://sspsa.org/

Mission

To serve as a dedicated and dynamic force within the Student Sponsorship Program, the U.S. entity is committed to harnessing its resources, expertise, and networks to further the mission of empowering underserved students in South Africa. Through strategic partnerships, fundraising efforts, and advocacy, we strive to create pathways to quality education, mentorship, and comprehensive support, ensuring that talented individuals have the opportunity to rise above challenges and become future leaders who drive positive change and lasting impact.

Ruling year info

2002

Administrative Director, United States

Debra Winter

Executive Director, South Africa

Namhla Ruselo

Main address

8 The Green Ste A

Dover, DE 19901 USA

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EIN

13-4099659

NTEE code info

Philanthropy / Charity / Voluntarism Promotion (General) (T50)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Education Scholarships

Scholarships enable academically distinguished, low-income learners to attend South Africa’s top secondary schools.

Population(s) Served
People of African descent
Economically disadvantaged people

Where we work

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How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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The Student Sponsorship Program

Board of directors
as of 08/12/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Teresa Clarke

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Teresa Clarke

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Jill Zimmerman

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Not applicable
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 8/12/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Black South African
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 08/12/2023

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Data
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.