Inyathelo | The South African Institute for Advancement

21/08/2026

Reminder | Leveraging AI for NPOs Webinar
AI Foundations: Communicating with AI

Learn to ask better questions and get better results.

Discover how AI works, learn the fundamentals of prompt engineering and effective AI communication, and understand how clear instructions, useful context and purposeful interaction can improve the quality of AI outputs.

Build the confidence to start using AI more effectively in your daily work.

⏰ When: 10 September 2026, 10:00 – 13:00 (SAST)
💻 Platform: Zoom
🔗 Registration: https://bit.ly/AIwebinar-series-s2-2026

20/08/2026

The Gauteng Department of Social Development has paid less than half its budget for social welfare organisations for the second quarter.

The department’s director for NPO funding, Lerato Bob, said that it is “impossible” to pay all organisations at the same time, because Provincial Treasury disburses only a portion of the budget every week.
Organisations have been unable to pay staff due to the delays in payment.

Read more on GroundUp --> https://groundup.org.za/article/impossible-to-pay-social-welfare-organisations-at-same-time----gauteng-dsd-admits-payment-delays/

19/08/2026

"If you want to understand why nonprofit communications teams make the choices they do, look at what they’re measured on.

Not what they say they care about. Not what’s in the strategic plan. Not what leadership talks about in meetings.
Look at the numbers they’re expected to report.

One of the clearest patterns in this year’s data is: What gets measured most easily becomes what feels safest to prioritize. And right now, that’s participation and fundraising."

Nonprofit Marketing Guide shares "The Realities of Nonprofit Communications in 2026: What Gets Measured Gets Protected" --> https://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/the-realities-of-nonprofit-communications-in-2026-what-gets-measured-gets-protected/

18/08/2026

The Inyathelo Book Lounge houses the institute’s collection of over 2000 books, publications, DVDs, manuals, toolkits, magazines and directories relating to a broad range of issues in civil society, non-profit organisations, philanthropy, grantmaking, communications, fundraising and higher education.

The book lounge also contains Inyathelo’s own publications such as the Attracting Support Kit for NPOs and Effective Governance for Non-Profit Boards. The collection is of particular interest to policy makers, non-profit organisations, researchers, Advancement practitioners, grantmakers, academics and anyone interested in learning about Advancement and Philanthropy.

Visitors to Inyathelo’s offices in Woodstock, Cape Town can make use of the book lounge as well as Inyathelo’s own online donor directory FundingFinder for no charge.

For more information or to make a booking, please contact [email protected] or call 021-465 6981/2

NB: Inyathelo’s materials are not for loan and may only be used at the Book Lounge.

17/08/2026

In an era where efficiency defines success, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer considered just a "nice-to-have". It is rapidly becoming one of the essential workplace tools.

Whether you are completely new to AI or already experimenting with tools like ChatGPT, Claude or Copilot, Inyathelo's Leveraging AI for Non-Profit Organisations webinar series will help you use AI more confidently, responsibly and practically in your everyday work.

In an analogy attributed to the comedian Jimmy Carr, "AI is very much like a musical instrument. Anyone can sit down at a piano and play a simple tune. But to write a symphony takes learning, practice and dedication."

We believe the same is true of AI. Getting started is easy. Learning how to communicate, collaborate, think and build with AI takes practice. That's what this four-part series is designed to help you do.

Over four practical webinars, you'll progressively develop the skills and confidence to communicate with AI, collaborate with it, use it to support better thinking and decision-making, and design practical AI helpers that can make everyday work easier.

This isn't a course about AI tools. It is a practical programme designed to help non-profit professionals become more capable, more productive and more confident in an AI-enabled workplace.

The series combines live demonstrations, guided practical exercises and real-world examples that you can immediately apply within your organisation.

Find out more and book now: https://www.inyathelo.org.za/mediacentre/newsandopinions/leveraging-artificial-intelligence-for-npos-2026-webinar-1-ai-foundations-communicating-with-ai

14/08/2026

Africa Melane (CapeTalk) speaks to the Khulisani Foundation about the organisation’s mission to create opportunities for young people through youth leadership, food security, the creative economy and digital skills. They discuss the Foundation’s current campaigns and programmes, and how listeners can get involved and support its work in communities.

WATCH:

Africa Melane speaks to the Khulisani Foundation about the organisa...

12/08/2026

via Cape Government:

Calling all registered NPOs in the Western Cape! The Department of Social Development is inviting eligible NPOs to apply for funding.

Don't miss the chance to access funding that can help expand your impact and improve the lives of those you serve.

Visit http://www.westerncape.gov.za/CFP to apply.

12/08/2026

11/08/2026

Why does giving by the ultra-wealthy so often fall short of the ambitions they voice? In a new essay, Jeffrey L. Bradach of The Bridgespan Group names this pattern "slow philanthropy": capital moving far more slowly and modestly than donors' own stated intentions would suggest, even as new tools make faster giving more possible than ever.

Drawing on decades of work advising philanthropists and Bridgespan's research, Bradach discusses the societal and personal frictions that can hold giving back.

Read this insightful article on "Slow Philanthropy" --> https://www.bridgespan.org/insights/slow-philanthropy

09/08/2026

The South African NPO sector is overwhelmingly led, staffed, and sustained by women. From grassroots initiatives to major national trusts, female leadership is the operational engine behind civil society’s resilience and impact.

This Women's Day, Inyathelo celebrates the professionals managing governance, building donor relations, and driving institutional advancement across the country.

Thank you for keeping our communities moving forward.