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Fundraising isn't as simple as asking and receiving.This infographic from Michelle Benson makes the point so well. Most ...
04/08/2026

Fundraising isn't as simple as asking and receiving.
This infographic from Michelle Benson makes the point so well. Most 'cold' applications an NPO submits have around a 1% chance of success, and most galas and auctions actually run at a loss once you factor in staff time spent organising them.
Building and strengthening relationships with funders is essential to fundraising. Organisations that invest time and effort in building and maintaining those relationships are consistently the most successful fundraisers.

28/04/2026

While their application processes can be demanding and their funding calls somewhat unpredictable, the National Lotteries Commission remains one of the few funders willing to support core operational costs without requiring a long-standing prior relationship.
That matters. It shows an understanding that meaningful outcomes, or, impact doesn’t happen in a vacuum — programmes are carried by people, and people need to be paid. Strong organisations also rely on systems, coordination, and continuity, all of which sit behind the scenes but are essential for delivery.
Many funders express concern about ‘donor dependency’ when it comes to covering operational costs. But this raises a fair question: what are non-profits left with if core functions remain underfunded? Project funding alone, while valuable, often assumes a level of organisational stability that hasn’t actually been resourced.

I came across this image on LinkedIn by Doug Shipman and thought it was beautifully described. Most people see the impac...
13/04/2026

I came across this image on LinkedIn by Doug Shipman and thought it was beautifully described. Most people see the impact and service of our work, but they do not always see the restricted funding and the constraints regarding decision-making. Unlike the corporate world, where capital is often flexible, NGO leaders must deliver programme and organisational results within very narrow confines. We are also governed by various laws and regulations—far more than a commercial enterprise. That said, NPOs nowadays are supposed to grow each year by =>10% (as prescribed often by their boards), so you can imagine how challenging the role of leading a non-profit is.

07/04/2026

Trialogue once again is inviting SA NGOs to contribute to our collective knowledge of the nonprofit sector by taking part in its annual survey for the Trialogue Business in Society Handbook. What's great is that participants stand a chance of winning a full-page advertisement in the handbook. As an added incentive this year, Trialogue is offering five Business in Society Conference tickets to the first five NGOs to submit their completed surveys by close of business on Friday, 24 April 2026 🙂 Nice!

07/04/2026

How inspiring are the Finnish to me – They are known for their gentle stoicism, toughness, tenacity and calmness, and these character traits are reflected in the concept of Sisu, which stands for the philosophy of that which must be done, must be done, whatever it takes. I find this deeply inspiring, as it speaks to the strength, stamina and willpower needed to persevere in the face of adversity. Shaped by decades of harsh environmental conditions and external threats (foreign invaders), the Finnish have developed a remarkable determination to overcome what might seem insurmountable.

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