About the Centre

Dr. Emmanuel Marfo(Rev)
Head of the Center

Introduction

The Centre for Strategic Philanthropy & Social Investment (CESPSI) is an innovation and capacity-building hub of Pentecost University established to advance research, training, practice, and partnerships in philanthropy, social investment, and community transformation across Africa.

CESPSI works at the intersection of academia, faith, practice, and policy—equipping professionals, institutions, churches, NGOs, corporate bodies, and young leaders with the knowledge, tools, and systems needed to transform communities through structured, accountable, and impactful social investment.

Vision

To be Africa’s leading academic and practice-oriented hub for philanthropy, social investment, and community transformation.

Mission

To build the capacity, coordination, accountability, and visibility of individuals and institutions engaged in philanthropy and social impact through research, training, partnerships, and innovation.

Core Objectives

  • Provide effective governance, operational systems, and infrastructure for sustainable impact.
  • Conduct African-led research in philanthropy, social investment, and faith-based development.
  • Develop professional and academic programmes that equip practitioners and leaders for social transformation.
  • Create platforms for documentation, learning, and knowledge dissemination.
  • Forge strategic partnerships and mobilise resources for community impact initiatives.
  • Support churches, NGOs, corporate organisations, and youth groups to design and implement structured social investment models.

Programmes and Services

  • Certificate and professional courses in Philanthropy & Social Investment
  • Executive training for NGOs, churches, and corporate CSR teams
  • Youth leadership, mentorship, and innovation hub programmes
  • Philanthropy conferences, seminars, and policy dialogues
  • Research mentoring and grant opportunities
  • Community Hub development and advisory services
  • Monitoring, evaluation, and impact measurement support

Leadership & Team

  • Head: Emmanuel Marfo(Rev)
  • Board Chair: Christian Tsekpoe(Rev)
  • CESPSI Associates, Researchers, and Trainers

News and Events

  • Ghana Philanthropy Week
  • Faith Impact Forum
  • PenThropy+ Conference
  • Youth Innovation Hub Trainings
  • Community Impact Showcases

Research and Publications

  • African philanthropy and social investment research
  • Faith-based social investment case studies
  • Webinar Series (Coming Soon)
  • Student and practitioner research projects
  • CESPSI Newsletter

Resources

  • Training manuals and toolkits
  • Social investment frameworks and briefs
  • Case studies and community models
  • Video: Introducing CESPSI (Coming Soon)

Advocacy and Community Engagement

  • Philanthropy awareness campaigns
  • Community Hub initiatives
  • Youth innovation and mentorship programmes
  • Capacity building for churches and NGOs
  • Collaboration with development partners and networks

Partnerships

  • Local and international philanthropic networks
  • Academic institutions and research centres
  • NGOs, Foundations, and CSR organisations
  • Church ministries and faith-based agencies

Contact Us

Centre for Strategic Philanthropy & Social Investment (CESPSI)
CCI-Unit, Pentecost University
Ghana

Email: cespsi@pentvars.edu.gh /info@cespsi.org.gh
Phone: +233 302 417 057 / +233 243823177