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GreaterGood News
February 2009
BEE: not so bad, after all
Black Economic Empowerment is a hotly contested topic. All too often, its transformation benefits are over-shadowed by misunderstandings. It’s easy to forget that BEE is about empowerment across the spectrum of business and society. GreaterGood SA’s new writer, Carey Finn, explains what it’s about and how it works, arguing that it’s a positive, holistic approach to development in South Africa. Find out more
Rocking the giving season
Hundreds of people and companies broke the mould this festive season by buying R317,710 worth of alternative gifts through our giving season campaigns: makechristmasmatter.co.za and gifts4good.co.za .The campaign was sponsored by the Cadiz Foundation and garnered support from celebrity chef Reuben Riffel as well as major magazines, newspapers, radio stations and online media. More
A network for change
GreaterGood SA’s CSI Managers Forum is a networking and knowledge-sharing forum exclusively for in-house Corporate Social Investment practitioners in South Africa. Our team has put together a great programme of forum meetings for 2009 and has introduced Development Sector Workshops – interactive sessions on specific development sectors in South Africa, delivered by experts in the relevant field. Get details about the Forum in 2009
Good views
Exchanging views
GreaterGood SA is lucky to have Nicky Newton-King, Deputy Chief Executive of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, on its board of trustees. A leading figure in the world of financial markets and a key driver behind the JSE’s Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Index, Nicky has some refreshing views on corporate social investment and its impact on development.
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Good connections
- Joburg-based IT professional, William, is offering two months' time free to help out NGOs or other causes. View offer
- SA Cares for Life is looking for funding to help a rural community soccer team, the Lesedi Strikers, participate in the Children of the World Norway Cup. View request
- Need sports equipment?Our corporate client has asked us to identify non-profit organisations that could benefit from quality, second-hand sports equipment and clothing. For details email belinda@ggsa.co.za before 6 February 2009.
- 1000 Hills Community Helpers are in desperate need of a volunteer dentist, optician and assistant in their dispensary. View request
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