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🔥 Level up your NPO: Mastering the New IT3(d) submission process Join us for a practical webinar and learn how to navigate the complexities. 📌 Date: 10 October 2024 📌 Time: 10h00 – 13h00 📌 Cost: R299 incl. VAT Don't miss this opportunity to: ✅ Get expert guidance on the latest SARS requirements ✅ Learn how to avoid common mistakes and ensure compliance ✅ Discover practical tips and tricks for a smooth submission process Our expert panel includes: ⭐️ Ridhwaan Khan CA(SA): Director of Tax, Turning Point Chartered Accountants ⭐️ Reza Amra CA(SA): Partner, Turning Point Chartered Accountants ⭐️ Soraya Joonas: Financial Director, Inyathelo Secure your spot now: https://buff.ly/3TnCWwC Limited spaces available! Turning Point Chartered Accountants SA #NPO #Section18A #SARS #TaxCompliance #Webinar #TurningPointCharteredAccountants #Inyathelo

"“Our nation is in crisis,” Dr Armand Bam, Head of Social Impact at Stellenbosch Business School says. “The economic challenges we face are a direct result of historical injustices, and they demand a response that goes beyond superficial remedies. It is unnatural for those ‘who have’ to believe that their lives are not intertwined with those ‘who have not’. True change can only emerge from the most desperate of circumstances.” Read more on "How Philanthropy Can Heal South Africa’s Deep Wounds"

🚀 Applications are now open for The Centre for Human Rights African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Workshop 2024 (Fully Funded to Pretoria, South Africa) NB: Application Deadline: 6 September 2024 The Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria will host a two-day (17 Thursday 17 to 18 Friday October 2024) capacity-building workshop for African civil society organisations (CSOs) on engagement with the African human rights system. The workshop targets African CSOs that have so far had limited or no interaction with the three core African human rights bodies, namely: the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights, the African Court on Human and People’s Rights and the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. The aim of the workshop is to equip more African CSOs with an understanding of the African Union human rights landscape. The training will cover the key treaties and mechanisms of the African human rights system and the requirements for formal engagement with the system. Details and how to apply:

#InternationalDayofCharity is celebrated worldwide on 5 September every year, to encourage individuals, companies and organisations to support those in need. However, the impact of your generosity is profoundly influenced by the organisation you choose to support. Inyathelo, a leading advocate for non-profit sustainability, highlights the importance of selecting a well-governed, reputable non-profit organisation (NPO) to ensure that your contribution is used effectively. South African organisations prefer to use the term “philanthropy” rather than “charity”, says Inyathelo acting executive director Feryal Domingo. This emphasises strategic, long-term investment in development and social change, rather than simply addressing immediate needs through one-off acts of giving. Domingo offers several tips for choosing a reputable NPO before making your contribution. Viewing an organisation’s website, which should include a link to its latest annual report, is a good starting point: https://lnkd.in/dYXS5ez7

⚠️ Big EFT Payment Changes Coming in Southern Africa! ⚠️ Starting 9 September 2024, South African banks will stop processing EFT payments and debit orders within the Common Monetary Area (CMA), impacting transactions with Namibia, Lesotho, and Eswatini. This move is part of efforts to combat money laundering and align with international standards. Payments will now be treated as cross-border transactions via the SWIFT system, leading to stricter controls and longer processing times. Read more:

AI is being used in exciting ways to bridge educational divides, and AI-powered nonprofits are creating a roadmap for what the future of education may hold. "AI can tailor lesson content and pace to the needs of individual students, addressing their specific strengths and areas for improvement. AI can even help identify developmental delays, different learning styles, or learning disabilities, allowing for timely intervention and support. Identifying developmental delays and educational struggles is especially vital in low-income communities, where needs may be more likely to go undiagnosed and be unsupported. " Read more: https://buff.ly/3yLWrrR

The new Nelson Mandela Foundation CEO, Dr Mbongiseni Buthelezi, reflects on his task ahead and how he is going to steer the foundation forward.

[Report] The first national research study on the internationalisation of higher education in South Africa has made several key findings around the understanding of the concept, structural deficiencies in how it is managed by higher education institutions, while also highlighting concern about the escalation in academic xenophobia. Read more: https://buff.ly/4dDcO9f via University World News

Obituary: Professor Brian O'Connell (1944-2024) It is with deep sadness that Inyathelo shares the news of the passing of Professor Brian O'Connell, former Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Western Cape (UWC). A visionary leader, an advocate for social justice, and a tireless champion of education, Professor O'Connell's legacy will endure far beyond the halls of academia. Professor O’Connell was born in 1944 and grew up as one of seven children in District Six. His family had very little money but his father was passionate about education, especially when it came to his son. He became a Fulbright scholar, and earned two masters degrees from Columbia University. He then returned to South Africa and devoted the rest of his career to improving education in the Western Cape. He was appointed Rector and Vice-Chancellor of UWC in 2001, at a time when the university was grappling with financial challenges and the aftermath of apartheid. Under his leadership, UWC was strengthened  as an institution of academic excellence. A key aspect of Professor O'Connell's transformative vision was the professionalisation of fundraising at UWC. UWC joined The first Kresge Special Initiative funded by the Kresge Foundation and implemented by Inyathelo from 2006 to 2010. Following  this, UWC was one of  four universities which mentored another, new group of universities during a five-year intervention known as the second Kresge-Inyathelo Advancement Initiative. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dMpsGUdZ

From securing and managing grants to strategic planning to stewarding supporter relationships, board members are key players in facilitating your nonprofit’s operations and upholding your mission. Your organization relies on them for their governance, oversight and nonprofit expertise.   To maximize your board’s effectiveness, you need to build a solid, healthy foundation for your relationship with board members. Some useful tips from Nonprofit Hub: https://lnkd.in/gQYyCZSG