 NEWS April 2010
Unlocking new sources of funding
The changing funding environment calls for open minds and a willingness to consider new sources of capital for development. We looked at recent developments in pensions and socially responsible investing to find out about the real opportunities they present for enterprising civil society organisations in South Africa.
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Make the circle bigger
Giving Circles are growing in popularity around the world. As an opportunity for ordinary people to pool resources and information in a way that will allow them to be more strategic about which organisations they support — are they the answer for the Giving Generation?
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Be a good bunny
Make it a good Easter by buying an alternative gift on Gifts4Good. All gifts support carefully assessed development projects working to eradicate poverty in South Africa.
Correction: last month's report on Make Christmas Matter failed to mention Origin as one of Make Christmas Matter's corporate heroes. We have amended the story.
VIEWS
Getting them early
With 15 years of experience in the field of Early Childhood Development (ECD), GreaterGood guest columnist Shirley Orsmond is passionate about this crucial aspect of our nation’s development. As the MD of ECD Projects, Shirley shared her rationale on supporting Early Childhood Development and the implications of neglecting this sector at a recent CSI Managers Forum workshop session.
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CONNECT
The UCT Graduate School of Business together with GreaterCapital are running a 2-day workshop on Introduction to Effective Cross-Sector Partnership. »Read offer
Would you like to join the debate on India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Policy? IBSA is a trilateral, developmental initiative between India, Brazil and South Africa to strengthen South-South cooperation and policy dialogue & coordination among these major emerging countries. Join the debate and have your voice heard.
Lightworks, the supplier of the furniture and fittings being used in the stadiums for the World Cup is offering some of the furniture to registered NPOs after the event »Read offer
Hermanus Rainbow Trust needs Lego, puzzles and any other educational toys for early learning centres. »Read request
iThemba Projects is looking for ECD and Foundation Phase volunteers in Pietermaritzburg. »Read more
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