
Category Archives: Resources
The Basics: Getting your organisation started
Community organisations are the backbone of any community. They come in various forms, shapes and [...]
Take Action: How to petition & get info
Let us petition A petition is a known method for informing the council and its [...]
The Basics: The chair, secretary, treasurer explained
The general rule is that committee members should meet monthly, while general meetings that are [...]
The Basics: How to become a Public Benefit Organisation
Being registered as a Public Benefit Organisation, or PBO, is an excellent method to not [...]
Take Action: How to campaign
This is often a vital part of the work of local community organisations (LCO) [...]
The Basics: Types of non-profit organisations explained
There are three legal structures for non-profit entities in South Africa, namely voluntary associations, trusts [...]
Devolution of power – the pros and cons
The Pros and Cons of Devolving Power: What It Means for Local Municipalities The idea [...]
Take Action – My bill is wrong. Now what?
If it has not happened to you, it has certainly happened to someone in your [...]
Take Action: Save on your municipal bill
If it has not happened to you, it has certainly happened to someone in your [...]
Revenue: Tips to membership success
Yes. Below are six steps to creating a successful membership model and once you’ve mastered [...]