Ignite Your Brand. Fuel Real Change.

Fundraising That Never Stops.

AE Planet is the dynamic force connecting non-profits with compassionate donors — powering animal welfare heroes with sustainable recurring support through professional telephonic fundraising and our autonomous AI calling agent.

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Charity Partner · R150/month
Today's Signups23
Conversion Rate38%
AI Agent — Active ON
85%
Collection Success Rate
3+
Charity Partners
24/7
AI Agent Availability
Our Approach

Two Powerful Fundraising Models

Every donor is acquired through quality telephone conversations — either by our trained professional team or our autonomous AI calling agent. No door-to-door, no cold interruptions.

Human Fundraisers

Professional
Call Centre Teams

Our trained fundraisers operate from dedicated head offices, making high-quality outbound calls to warm and cold leads on behalf of charity partners. Every conversation is scripted, quality-checked, and compliance-driven.

  • Trained & quality-monitored fundraisers
  • Outbound calls from dedicated offices
  • Full debit order mandate collection
  • Real-time performance tracking per agent
  • Compliance with NCA & TCF standards
AI Powered

Autonomous
AI Calling Agent

Our proprietary AI calling agent operates completely autonomously — making calls, handling objections, collecting mandates, and updating donor records without any human involvement. It runs 24/7, scales instantly, and never has a bad day.

  • Runs 24/7 with zero downtime
  • Natural conversation — indistinguishable from human
  • Handles objections & FAQs automatically
  • Instant debit mandate capture & verification
  • Full audit trail of every interaction
AI Agent currently active — processing call queue
Our Story

Where Passion Meets Performance.

Forget the ordinary. At AE Planet, we're a collective of vibrant thinkers and doers who thrive on creating real connections — not just transactions.

Founded 2019

Meet the Mavericks
Making a Difference.

AE Planet isn't just a company — it's a movement. Sparked in 2019 by Dean Meldau, a visionary fuelled by a lifelong commitment to animal welfare and inspired by his family's incredible work in animal rescue.

Dean, alongside the equally dynamic Darren Ebel, set out to shake up the status quo — building sustainable funding for charities through meaningful human connections and cutting-edge technology.

We've grown into a powerhouse of passionate individuals who believe in the power of genuine conversation to drive real, tangible results — turning a one-time caller into a lifelong supporter.

Our Mission

To fuel an unstoppable movement of support for animal welfare organisations through innovative telephonic fundraising and heartfelt AI-powered donor acquisition — making a real, tangible difference, one call at a time.

Our Vision

A future where every animal welfare organisation receives unwavering support, and every compassionate donor is connected to a cause they truly believe in — through bold strategies, passionate action, and relentless commitment.

This is Our DNA

What Drives Everything We Do

Connection

We forge genuine human connections that spark action and build lasting donor relationships.

Integrity

We operate with unwavering honesty and transparency — your charity can always count on us.

Innovation

We constantly push boundaries with fresh strategies and cutting-edge AI technology.

Impact

We're not satisfied with activity alone — we're driven by delivering measurable outcomes for charities.

Passion

We're fuelled by genuine enthusiasm for what we do and the difference we make for animals in need.

The Team

Meet the Magic Makers!

The brains and energy behind AE Planet's success — skilled in telephonic fundraising, technology, and making every cause count.

Dean Meldau

CEO

The Master Strategist. Visionary founder driven by a lifelong commitment to animal welfare.

Darren Ebel

COO

The Spark Plug. The operational force that keeps AE Planet running at full power.

Kaylin Ebel

Sales Manager & Head of Recruitment

The Talent Magnet. Building and leading the fundraising dream team.

Carmen du Plooy

Accounts & Admin Manager

The Backbone. Keeping finances and administration seamlessly on track.

Daleen Bester

HR Officer

The Guardian. Ensuring our team is supported, compliant, and thriving.

Riaan Herbst

Lead Generation & Digital Marketing

The Digital Dynamo. Fuelling our pipeline with quality leads and digital strategy.

Donovan Ebel

IT & Technical Support

The Tech Wizard. Keeping our systems, AI agents, and platforms running perfectly.

Our Fundraising Force

Call Centre & AI Teams

The Heartbeat. The passionate callers and AI agents turning conversations into lasting donor commitments.

Why It Works

Results That Speak for Themselves

85%

Collection success rate across all charity partners

24h

AI agent uptime — never stops, never tires

Millions

Raised for charity partners to date

48h

Maximum follow-up time on failed debit orders

90%

Donor retention rate after 3 months

100%

Compliance with South African debit order regulations

Get In Touch

Ready to Drive Sustainable Income for Your Cause?

Whether you're a non-profit looking for a fundraising partner, or you want to know more about our AI agent programme — we'd love to hear from you.

Telephonic Fundraising

We pitch your cause via professionally managed outbound calls.

AI Agent Option

Deploy our autonomous AI caller for 24/7 donor acquisition.

Full Transparency

Your charity portal shows every rand collected, in real time.

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