It almost seems like it might be (hopefully, possibly) if not the end, at least the beginning of the end of our days of being dogged by pandemic panic. Please, God. Hope springs, facing forwards etc and this Brief is … Continue reading →
Welcome to October and to the final newsletter of the year from the team at ngoLAW. There is quite a bit of content here so, to help you navigate it and find the bits you need first, a summary: The … Continue reading →
Dear Friends It has been a while since we last wrote, but I know that we have all been busy, re-building what had fallen, creating new ways of working, adapting as we always have, to survive and continue to serve. … Continue reading →
Fundraising Talk Session February 2021: 18A Q&A When can we issue an 18A Receipt? Q: In proposals, can we still offer to put their information on our sites (social media and website) if they donate alongside the 18A certificate? Q: … Continue reading →
Please join us as Nicole, hosted by FundRaising Talk, gives a free webinar from 10 -11 am (log in from 9.45 am) on Thursday 4 Feb 2021 about: 18A in practise – be careful what you promise! (basics, updates and what … Continue reading →
In this, our last letter of the year, we: deal with the upcoming NPO register clean up (!) in some detail, with practical tips; discuss whether the PBAs SARS classifies organisations under matter; and give some practical advice on filing … Continue reading →
AGMs in the time of COVID For many organisations, AGM (Annual General Meeting) season is upon us, and we are having clients ask- Do we have to hold an AGM, or can we postpone it, or even skip it for … Continue reading →
MISSION-SHIFT in the time of COVID MISSION-SHIFT in the time of COVID The times are a’changin, and it looks as though we will have to reset to a ‘new normal’ for the foreseeable future. At ngoLAW we are helping our clients … Continue reading →
With a week left of lockdown and restrictions after the 30th seeming inevitable, we bring you in this ngoLAW Brief: an update on the C19-TERS scheme (some good news and some clarity); a warning about a scam doing the rounds in … Continue reading →
GAME CHANGING ALTERATIONS TO THE C19-TERS UIF BENEFITS If you or any business or organisation you know is considering retrenching staff or putting them on short time now, please read this first (and pass it on) – or you could … Continue reading →
Many organisations, facing significant drops in funding and other income, as well as the inability to carry out many of their projects, are considering temporary or even permanent shutting of operations, and looking for advice on how to support employees … Continue reading →
Every day and every hour brings messages about new initiatives and partnerships to deal with the health and economic crisis in a holistic way and to support and join together all citizens in flattening the curve.
Continue reading →While the earth (and we personally) may welcome the compulsory reset of the lockdown, our beneficiaries and organisations are going to be hard hit by the halting of many projects. NGOs across South Africa have been a step ahead in … Continue reading →
The times are uncertain, the going is tough and financial realities are biting. The non-profit sector is hard hit but undaunted and we at NGOLAW feel lucky to serve and assist so many who remain positive and who are taking … Continue reading →
The panic: ngoLAW has received a number of queries from non-profit clients concerned about notices received from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) letting them know that their fundraising raffles or competitions are unlawful/unauthorised. The under-resourced non-profit sector tends to feel … Continue reading →
Welcome to our first newsletter. These updates aim to deliver useful insights and information on legal, governance and compliance matters relevant to the NGO sector, and to connect you with resources and events. This first issue introduces some new (and … Continue reading →
by Marcus Coetzee Non-profit organizations and social enterprises that wish to design sustainability strategies need to have clarity around the concepts of income generation and profit, and how to achieve them. This article aims to debunk some misconceptions around income … Continue reading →
Back when we were operating under the old Companies Act we used to be required to have members and once a year we would have an annual general meeting. It was a bit silly in that we would just close … Continue reading →
For those embarking on their maiden voyage in the non-profit sector, and for seasoned sailors, the regulatory framework for nonprofit organisations can be intimidating and confusing. Our message, as consultants to the sector, is that there is no need to … Continue reading →
