Anthea Jacobs

Building Bridges Between Vision & Impact

Partnerships are the heartbeat of progress. When purpose meets collaboration, transformation follows.

The Problem We Saw

For corporate leaders, funders, and NPO partners who want their social investment to actually change lives.

Well-intentioned initiatives that don’t move the needle.

Launch campaigns that look good in reports but fall short on impact.

NPOs and communities carrying the weight without the right alignment or resources.

THE RESULT?

Disconnection, duplication, and disillusionment — when what the world really needs is collaboration.

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Anthea hosting a STEPS Impact Event with local partners

Our Purpose

S.T.E.P.S (Strategic Transformative Effective Partnership Solutions)

was founded to solve that problem.

We believe in strategic bridge-building

connecting vision to value, people to purpose, and ideas to implementation.

Drive measurable outcomes, not just awareness

Strengthen both community and corporate growth

Create long-term, trust-based relationships that endure beyond the project cycle

About S.T.E.P.S

Anthea Jacobs STEPS

Strategic Transformative Effective Partnership Solutions.

S.T.E.P.S. is a purpose-driven consultancy dedicated to building high-impact, value-aligned partnerships between brands, communities, and media.

We help corporates, government, and non-profit’s connect with purpose — transforming collaboration into measurable enterprise development and social impact.

Beyond partnership strategy, S.T.E.P.S. actively fosters entrepreneurial ecosystems, connecting local talent, enterprise, and opportunity. The future holds the establishment of a Business Development Centre in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs — a hub designed to empower small businesses, non-profit’s, youth, and the unemployed through training, mentorship, and access to opportunity.

Anthea Jacobs STEPS SA

Founder And Strategic Lead - S.T.E.P.S

Anthea Jacobs

Anthea Jacobs

A Trusted Bridge for Purpose-Driven Collaboration

Anthea Jacobs is a dynamic strategic consultant, community builder, and partnership specialist devoted to connecting people, purpose, and progress.

With over 30 years of experience spanning enterprise development, marketing, community upliftment, and non-profit leadership, Anthea has an exceptional gift for turning vision into value.

As founder of S.T.E.P.S. (Strategic Transformative Effective Partnership Solutions), she combines strategic insight, empathy, and practical experience to create collaborations that are both impactful and sustainable.

A trusted bridge between corporates, government, small businesses, and non-profit’s, Anthea leads with authenticity — driving initiatives that create opportunity, strengthen trust, and empower communities to thrive.

Our Vision

To be South Africa’s leading partnership catalyst —

the trusted bridge between corporates, NPOs, government and communities

creating transformative, measurable impact.

Our Mission

To cultivate purpose-aligned collaborations that connect brands to communities in ways that

inspire action, deliver results, and drive shared value.

Our Values

Purpose. We exist to make impact matter.

Integrity. We lead with transparency and accountability.

Empowerment. We create opportunities for women, youth, and entrepreneurs.

Collaboration. We believe progress happens together.

Excellence. We measure success by the quality and sustainability of our outcomes.

Get Started

Ready to partner for impact?

Let’s explore how we can align your vision with real-world transformation.

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