Soraya Joonas | Finance Director, Inyathelo Every year Inyathelo publishes its financial audited statements in full, unabridged and publicly, in the annual report. We are aware that this is an important form of financial governance in showing transparency, accountability and building trust. However, we notice that sometimes it is a struggle to locate the financial statements of other nonprofit entities on their websites or in their annual reports, and this can present a governance dilem...

Jacques Swart | Operations Co-ordinator, Inyathelo Hey there! Grab a seat and let me tell you about this wild journey I’ve been on with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the nonprofit world. It’s been quite a ride, and I’m bursting to share what I’ve learned. So picture this: I’m sitting at my desk at Inyathelo, drowning in paperwork and thinking, “There’s got to be a better way.” That’s when I stumbled upon this AI thing everyone’s been talking about. At first, I was sceptical – I mean, ro...

Lunga Schoeman | Corporate Social Investment Programmes Manager, Development Bank of Southern Africa  In today’s evolving Corporate Social Investment (CSI) landscape, companies are realigning their strategies to integrate broader business goals and societal impacts. For nonprofit organisations (NPOs), understanding these shifts is crucial to securing and sustaining corporate support. As management consultant Peter Drucker once said, “The best way to predict the future is to c...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way non-profit organisations work, and we want to help you get started! We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming free webinar "A Beginner’s Guide to AI for Non-Profit Organisations." This session will introduce you to the fundamentals of AI and Large Language Models, breaking down how they can be used effectively in the non-profit space. Whether you're new to AI or looking for a refresher, this webinar will provide practical, entry-level ...

By Karen Pillay | Business Continuity Manager at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation. Over the past few decades, the nonprofit sector in Africa has significantly expanded, becoming a vital force in tackling social justice challenges and empowering communities. However, the challenge of limited resources often hampers their efforts. Therefore, it is essential for organisations to prioritise and implement effective fundraising strategies to fulfil their missions...

Reana Rossouw | Owner and Founder, Next Generation Consultants The incorporation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in corporate social investment and philanthropic programmes has been common practice for years. The same cannot be said for the nonprofit sector. To be sustainable and maintain its impact, it’s vital that the sector starts integrating ESG from strategic, operational and programmatic perspectives. ESG represents three core factors that indicate the s...