Building organisations that last - without depending on donors or investors

SoVenture is the independent strategy and institutional strengthening advisory practice of Tonia Dabwe, a Dutch-Liberian consultant with 20+ years of experience across the private, public and non-profit sectors. I help NGOs, business support organisations, sector associations, networks, innovation hubs and SME programmes strengthen the strategy, governance, service models and financial foundations they need to grow and sustain their work. Clients include ITC, IDB, Spring Impact and Dutch government agencies.

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Why work with me

My work starts from a simple conviction: lasting impact - whether for an NGO in West Africa, a sector association in Southern Africa, a network in Southeast Asia, or an SME in Latin America - depends on more than good intentions or short-term funding. It requires a clear strategy, sound governance, financial resilience and the discipline to turn ideas into practical systems.

I don't write strategies that get lost in folders. Every engagement is designed to leave the organisation with practical tools, real ownership and a credible path forward.

I work both remotely and on-site, in English, Spanish, French and Dutch.

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Areas of expertise

I work with multilateral organisations, BSOs, NGOs and governments to design and implement systems that support inclusive, sustainable growth.

I work with multilateral organisations, BSOs, NGOs and governments to design and implement systems that support inclusive, sustainable growth.

This often takes place in complex environments where strategy, systems and execution must align to achieve lasting results.

Each engagement, whether remote or on-site, is tailored to your context and is always designed with long-term, system-level impact in mind.

Areas of expertise:

This often takes place in complex environments where strategy, systems and execution must align to achieve lasting results.

I work with multilateral organisations, BSOs, NGOs and governments to design and implement systems that support inclusive, sustainable growth.

This often takes place in complex environments where strategy, systems and execution must align to achieve lasting results.

Each engagement, whether remote or on-site, is tailored to your context and is always designed with long-term, system-level impact in mind.

Areas of expertise:

Each engagement, whether remote or on-site, is tailored to your context and is always designed with long-term, system-level impact in mind.

I work with multilateral organisations, BSOs, NGOs and governments to design and implement systems that support inclusive, sustainable growth.

This often takes place in complex environments where strategy, systems and execution must align to achieve lasting results.

Each engagement, whether remote or on-site, is tailored to your context and is always designed with long-term, system-level impact in mind.

Areas of expertise:

Areas of expertise:

Institutional strengthening & governance

Strategy, governance frameworks, member engagement, financial sustainability and organisational roadmaps for NGOs, BSOs, sector associations and regional networks.

Financial sustainability & revenue models

Business models, value propositions, market positioning, revenue diversification, monetisation strategies and funding readiness for SMEs, NGOs and business support organisations.

Capacity building, SME support & implementation

Practical training, coaching and advisory for SME/NGO support programmes, entrepreneurship ecosystems, access-to-finance readiness and inclusive business growth. Online, in-person or blended.

Project snapshots

Ecosystem strategy - Asia

Led the development of a long-term vision, strategic plan, organisational roadmap and engagement plan for women’s entrepreneurship in SE Asia.

Capacity building - Africa

Provided training and coaching to tech hubs and incubators in multiple countries on business models, financial sustainability and resource mobilisation.

Sustainability - Netherlands

Designed an SDG strategy to help SMEs link sustainability to competitiveness. Nationally recognised as a best practice.

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How I work

I work with multilateral organisations, bilateral programmes and implementing partners and am typically brought in as a named expert within a funded programme or - at times - subcontracted. I take on a limited number of engagements at any time to ensure quality.

Engagements usually run from eight weeks to six months, combining desk research, stakeholder consultations, facilitated workshops and written outputs. I also provide ongoing advisory for leadership teams navigating complex transitions.

I work in English, Spanish, French and Dutch across Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Netherlands.

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If you are strengthening an organisation, programme or partnership and need strategic support that bridges insight, structure and implementation, I’d be happy to explore whether there is a fit.

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