Inyathelo, a long-standing South African nonprofit organisation (NPO) which helps other NPOs to build capacity for long-term financial sustainability, has urged local NPOs to review and professionalise their funding strategies.
This comes as many NPOs, particularly in the health sector, are grappling with American funding uncertainties since the inauguration of President Trump. The US government is the single largest global humanitarian funder, giving $13.9 billion in 2024, and is the larges...
Fatima Shabodien, Independent Development Consultant
South Africa is globally recognised and revered for its vibrant tradition of organised civil society. It’s useful to remind ourselves that despite our many shortcomings, we are recognised and celebrated as one of the strongest civil society sectors in the region, if not the world. This is not to be taken for granted. It’s a tradition to be proud of and fiercely guarded.
Our Constitution presupposes a strong, diverse, and vibrant organised...
Professor Eric Atmore, Director, Centre for Early Childhood Development
Strategic planning is absolutely key to a nonprofit organisation (NPO) achieving its mission. It involves determining where an organisation wants to go (strategy) and outlining the steps needed to get there (planning). These two elements are inextricably linked. Think of it as a pilot charting a flight course, with specific markers to ensure the journey stays on track.
For NPOs, strategic planning is not just a to...
Dr Paul Kariuki, Executive Director, Democracy Development Program (DDP)
South Africa is in a transition again. The 2024 National and Provincial elections were pivotal to the changing political landscape in the country. Citizens were decisive and voted for change – seeking change in the way the country is governed, ending the era of one dominant political party, and ushering in an era of collective governance.
While there was no outright winner of the election, the electoral outcom...
Dr Russell Ally, Chairperson, Inyathelo Board of Trustees
Dr Ally reflects on the significant gains South Africa has made in its democratic journey, particularly in light of the recent elections. However, he cautions that much work remains for civil society organisations such as Inyathelo.
As we mark 30 years of democracy, our recent participation in the seventh national elections underscores the resilience of our constitutional democracy. This milestone is not just a testament t...
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