basics for non-profits

What Is The First Step To Fundraising
I have been hearing a lot of people who are interested in fundraising or are about to start fundraising ventures echoing the

Press Release For A Funders Visit
Charlize and Trevor deliver hope and inspiration to South African youth It was an unforgettable day at Salesian Life Choices when two

Improving NGO Buy-In For M&E: Part 2
Tip #2: Feedback on data quality NGO staff need to know that the M&E data they tirelessly collect is actually being

Improving NGO Buy-In For M&E: Part 3
Tip #3: Sharing M&E results Why is sharing M&E results with staff and funders important? It allows programme staff to see
leadership

Leader vs Servant Leader?
We tend to think leadership means, power, being the boss and leading from the front lines. We associate the term with a

Importance Of Goal Setting
Goal setting provides a Balance, a sense of direction and help you develop focus and a sense of purpose. Goal Setting gives

Courage Part 1
“The truth is that courage resides within you; you must simply decide to embrace it.” — Jennifer McClanahan-Flint Courage is a term

What Is Resilience?
Have you ever wondered why some people cope and adapt to significant stressors, whilst others become completely overwhelmed? Well, understanding the concept
family

How To Spend Family Time
These questions always went through my mind as a parent: What is Family Time? I have too many kids to spend time

5 Tips For Parents With Children In Matric
Is your child in their matric year? Are you concerned about how to support your child? The matric year is extremely stressful

What Is Resilience?
Have you ever wondered why some people cope and adapt to significant stressors, whilst others become completely overwhelmed? Well, understanding the concept

Tips On How To Set Up A Routine
Research suggests that children whose families follow a daily routine may be healthier, better behaved and could even perform better at school.
youth health

Access Now Part 1
Everyone is talking about Access to Youth Friendly Health Services… but what does it actually mean? Access to Youth friendly health services,

Access Now Part 2
In Access Now Part 1 we looked at what Access is, and what does it mean to youth. We ended off with

Access Now Part 3
Key things needed for an effective Youth Friendly Health Program Salesian Life Choices started its Youth Friendly Health program in 2007, over

NPO Invites Youth To Open Up About Mental Illness
A Cape Town-based youth organisation has started an initiative to raise awareness about the impact of depression and anxiety on young people.
entrepreneurship

Early Morning Habits Of Successful Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are a special breed of people. Many successful people over the years, writers, politicians, business leaders, sports men and women, often

Lights, Camera, Action!
Marco Spaumer is a South African actor and presenter best known for his starring role as Chris du Plooy’s son Tim in

Why Lean Startup is not so simple?
You might already know the ‘new’ science of creating radically successful businesses. The Lean Startup, from a book by Eric Ries, is

Pause. Reboot. Sprint!
It’s first thing on a Monday morning. Our internet is temporarily down at the office so nothing can get off the ground
Family affairs
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LEADERS QUEST
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