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Chief Marketing Officer – Where Mission Meets Metrics Position Objective: Location: Cape Town or Johannesburg – Remote, but able to meet/engage with...
It Takes a Village and a Kitchen: Feeding 500 Children With Love and Purpose
Willemina “Mina” Solomons, a 40-year-old woman from Smutsville in Sedgefield along the Garden Route, is the heart behind a powerful story of...
A Mother’s Desperate Plea: Support Needed for Ashley Oosthuizen, Wrongfully Imprisoned in Thailand
George, Western Cape, South Africa – Lynnette (Lynn) Blignaut called for global support from Thailand, where her daughter, Ashley Oosthuizen (26),...
The Unsung Heroes: A Tribute to Anonymous Donors
In a world where generosity is often met with recognition, anonymous donors are the quiet champions of countless causes. Their contributions shaping...
Every Step Matters: Baby Adam’s Battle with Bilateral Club Foot
Three-month-old Adam du Toit, from Cape Town, is a brave little warrior facing a challenge that no child should have to endure. Born with a severe...
Rising Ballet Star Jayden Samuels Is Set to Showcase SA Talent on a Global Stage
Jayden Samuels (14), a talented ballet dancer from Rosettenville, Johannesburg, is set to shine on a global stage at the Youth American Grand Prix...
More Than a Marathon: Jaco Van Schalkwyk’s Journey to Mentor 33 Boys Through The Character Company
In the heart of Cape Town, a race unlike any other stretches across 56 kilometers of breathtaking landscapes, challenging athletes from around the...
Community Rallies Behind Attorney Cancer Warrior Battling Metastatic Disease for Her Sons
Tanya de Bruin, 34 from Alberton, Johannesburg—an attorney by day, devoted mother of two, and a relentless cancer warrior 24/7—is bravely fighting...
Little Cody’s Fight: A 3-Year-Old’s Battle Against Burkitt’s Lymphoma
Cape Town, South Africa - For 3-year-old Cody Leigh and his family, what should be a time of playful exploration has become a daunting battle...
Revolutionize Your Fundraising: Jill Ritchie & Erica Schofield’s New Book on Crowdfunding for Nonprofits
The fundraising landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, presenting non-profit organizations with both new opportunities and growing...
Browse through our selection of updates, fundraising resources and tips to help you raise more money and keep track of the lives you’ve changed.
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