ASK Inyathelo houses information, resources, tools, and articles anchored within the Advancement framework, as well as articles in relation to the context we work in as non-profit organisations and institutions. The content is shared through a variety of multi-media tools such as video clips, comic strips, podcasts and via practitioner profiles.

When civil society organisations flex their “knowledge muscles” and engage with donors on more equitable platforms, the potential of philanthropy to run away with the agenda becomes difficult.

This policy brief was prepared for the Inyathelo Philanthropy Forum in November 2017 and examines different forms of philanthropy, its benefits, and risks.

Inyathelo is delighted to welcome Dr Russell Ally as Chairperson of its Board of Trustees from March 2018.

The importance of authentic leadership, digital fundraising and media, and donor motivations were key learnings from an international course created for Inyathelo management and South African higher education fundraising directors.

I am honoured to have been invited to contribute a piece to Inyathelo’s 2016-2017 annual report under the theme of “Reimagining Our Future”. As a starting point, it is worth reminding ourselves of the steadfast and important role that advocacy organisations, like Inyathelo and the Graça Machel Trust, play in these tumultuous times.

The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) publishes a series of annual giving reports describing the giving behaviours of people in Brazil, Canada, India, Russia, South Africa, the United States, and the UK. South Africa Giving 2017 reveals that despite challenging economic circumstances, individuals in South Africa – particularly the younger generation – continue to give of their time and money to assist individuals and communities in need.

Download the full South Africa Giving 2017 report. 

Download the infographic. 

With South Africa assigned to junk status by two global credit rating agencies, traditional sources of funding for civil society, including nongovernmental organisations (NGOs), community-based organisations (CBOs) and social movements, are likely to decline. The likely drop in income follows on the back of falls already in foreign (industrial country) funding following the aftermath of the 2007/2008 global financial and Eurozone financial crises.

Join us for a workshop that will provide an understanding of the key principles of Design Thinking. This interactive workshop for NPOs will allow you to experience a selection of processes, methods and tools for Design Thinking, while supporting a practical understanding of how these can be applied within various areas of your organisation.  

Looking for affordable Cape Town office space, in a convenient, friendly and supportive environment? Non-profit trust Inyathelo, The South African Institute for Advancement, has fully furnished office workspace available for rent.