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Unpacking the Requirements of POPIA - for NPOs
Navigating the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) can be daunting for many NGOs. But fear not! DGMT has crafted an easy-to-understand guide that demystifies the most crucial elements of ...

Virtual Volunteering. WHAT it is and WHY it's so important to harness the power of remote help!
Virtual volunteering is a term describing a volunteer who completes tasks, in whole or in part, off-site from the organisation or person being assisted, using the Internet and a ...

How to make the most of forgood volunteers - tips from a Cause
One of our valued Causes, Khulisa Social Solutions - Shared Service Centre gives feedback on managing individuals sourced through their forgood profile. Ever wanted advice straight from the ...

Fundraising proposal writing – insights from Jill Ritchie
We’ve had the pleasure of reading leading fundraising strategist, Jill Ritchie’s latest book – Fundraising for non-profits . It has a wealth of information on relevant topics for Causes – ...

Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting – insights from Jill Ritchie
We’ve had the pleasure of reading leading fundraising strategist, Jill Ritchie’s latest book – Fundraising for non-profits . It has a wealth of information on relevant topics for Causes – ...

Volunteer management - insights from Jill Ritchie
We've had the pleasure of reading leading fundraising strategist, Jill Ritchie's latest book - Fundraising for non-profits . It has a wealth of information on relevant topics for Causes - established ...

The problem with Causes who don't submit to SARS
The Social Sector has gone under the radar when it comes to tax issues. DID YOU KNOW? We've found that 8 out of 10 Causes who register on forgood DON'T get approved because they don't have Tax ...

Why and How to Rate Donors & Volunteers on forgood
We're always asking our Causes to rate the donors & volunteers who they meet through forgood. Here's a bit of background around the WHY and HOW... 1. We can't improve the quality of Volunteers if ...

Quick Reference Card for Causes on RATING
We know rating can feel like a burden - but it's so important to the social impact we're trying to create. Here's an easy reference card to help you manage your ratings! Let's explain what happens ...

Causes Need to be Tech Savvy
From savvy millennials to retirees who have time and a wealth of knowledge under their belt, the way we give is increasingly becoming digital. Our data shows that 26%, or one in four requests and ...