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Impact through Storytelling
In a small rural town in the Eastern Cape, a young girl named Nandi sat in her classroom, listening intently as her teacher shared a story about a brave young woman who had overcome incredible odds ...

Why the SARS Tax Compliance Document is Important for Causes (NGOs) in South Africa!
The **latest tax compliance document from SARS (South African Revenue Service)** is a must-have for **Causes (NGOs or Non-Governmental Organisations)** in South Africa, and here’s why it’s so ...

forgood's Client Council 2025: Innovation Meets Purpose!
On March 11, 2025, forgood hosted its annual Client Council event in Parktown, Johannesburg. Industry leaders and CSI champions came together to celebrate their achievements over the past year and ...

Introducing Top Tier Causes
We’re excited to announce a new initiative launched on 1 March 2025—Top Tier Causes! This programme recognises the outstanding Causes on forgood that excel in managing their profiles, engaging with ...

More Bang for Your Buck: How to Stretch Your Corporate Social Investment Budget Further
In today’s challenging economic environment, South African CSI Managers are under increasing pressure to deliver meaningful outcomes with constrained budgets.

Cybersecurity for NPOs: Protecting Your Mission in the Digital Age
When you're focused on changing lives and making the world a better place, cybersecurity might seem like a distant concern. But for modern NPOs, a cyber-attack isn't just possible – it's ...

2025 Goodness Calendar!
A new year is the perfect time to think about how you can make a difference in your community. Whether you’re looking to give back as a team, as an individual, or with your friends and family, we’ve ...

Doing Good in A Professional Way
How often have you tried to make a donation or get involved with an organisation that is doing great work only to have your emails or calls unanswered or the logistics around your visit be a ...

Schools out! Ideas to make a difference this holiday season!
The holiday season is here and it is about more than just gifts—it's the perfect time to teach your family the joy of giving back. Volunteering and donating as a family not only helps your community ...

Keeping Your NPO Compliant with the Department of Social Development: It’s Easier Than You Think!
Did you know? The Department of Social Development (DSD) is starting to remove non-compliant NPOs from their database. But don’t worry – with a few simple steps, your organization can stay on track, ...

Are Commemorative Days more than just symbolic?
I did a talk on Women's Day in August this year, it was supposed to be uplifting and inspirational, telling my personal and business journey and tying it into what we do at forgood. I walked away ...

Ladles of Love: Mandela Day 2024 – A Celebration of Ubuntu and Service
This year, Ladles of Love delivered another inspiring Mandela Day, bringing people together to support the most vulnerable in our society. Despite the challenges posed by weather, traffic, and busy ...