In South Africa there is clearly no concept of civil society engaging with government on its policy, practice and accountability. It seems as though although the term nonprofit is used, our government still views civil society organisations through a charitable lens. Yet, increasingly, we are...
Three key sectors have an impact on our future: government, the corporate sector and civil society. Where government fails, civil society often steps in. Philanthropy – part of civil society – will be a vital part of South African life for years to come.On 17...
For many organisations, short-term investment by donors with high expectations of immediate impact as well as intolerance for anything that might go wrong, creates a very fragile financial situation. With over 150,000 non-profit organisations registered with the Department of Social Development, there is on-going pressure...
Three reports clearly show the drivers of charitable and philanthropic giving in South Africa, as well as the difference between charity which often provides for relief while philanthropy looks beyond the day-to-day issues towards socio-economic systemic change. Both ways of giving are important for our...
The best fundraisers are intuitive, with a natural understanding that the building and maintenance of relationships with donors is critical to success and long-term support.I recently received a copy of the Palgrave Handbook of Global Philanthropy edited by Professor Pamala Wiepking of Erasmus University, The...
Many political leaders around the world establish foundations in their names, especially after they have stood down from power. The purpose of these foundations is to sustain the individual’s legacy, their values and ideals in the political space, often through annual lectures, maintenance of their...
The heightened awareness around philanthropy and the role that it can play in society has led to greater professionalism in the sector.Read morehttps://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2017-10-30-organised-philanthropy-has-the-potential-to-grow-the-sector/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=First%20Thing%2030%20October%20Bellagio&utm_content=First%20Thing%2030%20October%20Bellagio+CID_e4605fcd3271373e071b5cce2a70e904&utm_source=TouchBasePro&utm_term=Organised%20philanthropy%20has%20the%20potential%20to%20grow%20the%20sector#.WfiVYROCwWp...
A country that is not producing new knowledge can only sink into oblivion as it has merely to copy others rather than find solutions for its own context. Universities are the engine room for South Africa’s new ideas and play a critical role in its...
While we in South Africa focus on the gloom and doom of the current context, faced with junk status and high-end corruption, a ray of sunshine popped out on Tuesday with the announcement by Jannie Mouton, Founder and Non-Executive Chairman of the PSG Group, that...
How have South Africa’s businesses engaged with BEE legislation? This has often been a contentious issue and the goalposts have kept moving. However, one of the exciting key outcomes has been the establishment of 27 new grant-making foundations in South Africa, mostly in the last...