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 [...]