The powerhouse fuelling our Business Development success 

Our Business Development team is a passionate force dedicated to raising funds that strengthen leadership in public schools and municipalities.  

Leading the team is Shane Perrier, our Business Development Lead, who drives fundraising efforts and innovative public-private partnerships to secure long-term support for our programmes. Working alongside him, Nontuli Moalusi leverages her expertise in strategic marketing, stakeholder engagement and fundraising to expand our leadership programmes nationwide. Completing the team, Damein Manilall focuses on building and maintaining strong relationships with funders, ensuring the sustainability and growth of our initiatives. 

Together, they bring a wealth of experience in fundraising, strategic collaboration, marketing, and brand development, all working towards a common goal: securing the resources needed to empower leaders, uplift communities and create #TheFutureWeWant. 

MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet swipe and support: Make every purchase count!  

Did you know you can support Citizen Leader Lab while doing your everyday shopping — at no extra cost to you? 

By selecting Citizen Leader Lab as your beneficiary on the MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet programme, every time you swipe your MySchool card at Woolworths and other partner stores, a portion of your spend goes directly towards empowering school leaders and driving meaningful change in education. 

 It’s simple, free and impactful, in 3 easy steps: 

• Sign up for a MySchool card (or update your beneficiary) 

• Select Citizen Leader Lab as your chosen cause 

• Swipe your card every time you shop at Woolworths and partner stores 

Every swipe makes a difference! Get started here: https://www.myschool.co.za/portal/register 

A note of support from our newest partner 

We’re excited to welcome Rand Mutual to our community of supporters. Their partnership will play a vital role in advancing our work in developing strong leaders for South Africa’s schools. Here’s what Lebohang Lerumo from Rand Mutual has to say: 

“We want to acknowledge the impactful work being done by Citizen Leader Lab in developing transformational leaders within our schools across South Africa. We’re looking forward to working together in 2025 and beyond to support this crucial effort in shaping the future of our nation.” 
— Lebohang Lerumo, Rand Mutual 

Thank you to our partners and funders 

At Citizen Leader Lab, we believe that transformational leadership has the power to change lives, schools and communities. But none of this would be possible without the generosity, trust and unwavering support of our incredible partners and funders. 

Your commitment to developing strong, values-driven leaders in South Africa’s education sector fuels our mission. With your support, we are equipping school principals, educators and community leaders with the skills and confidence to drive change — one leader at a time. 

Because of your support, schools are becoming thriving centers of excellence. Leadership is being redefined as a force for impact and transformation, and young South Africans are being empowered with hope, opportunity and a brighter future. 

From the entire Citizen Leader Lab team — THANK YOU! Your investment is an investment in our country’s leadership and education. We are honoured to walk this journey with you. 

Let’s continue to build a legacy of leadership, together. 

Individual Donors: Do you want to get involved but don’t know how? 

If you are a business leader or a supporter of education and want to back Citizen Leader Lab, we’ve made giving simple and flexible so you can contribute in a way that works best for you! 

Ways to Donate 

• Once-off or Monthly Giving: Donate a lump sum or spread your contribution over 10 months 

• Scheduled Donations: Set up a recurring donation directly from your bank account, choosing the amount and duration that fits your giving goals  

Why Donate? 

• BBBEE & SED benefits: Businesses can allocate funds under Socio-Economic Development (SED) as 75%+ of our beneficiaries are black South Africans 

• Tax deductible: All contributions are Section 18A tax deductible 

• Non-Profit and Public Benefit Organisation: We are a registered NPO (#072-323) and PBO (#930029675), ensuring your donation directly supports transformative leadership in education. 

Make an impact today! Donate now: https://citizenleaderlab.org/donate/