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ngoLAW Update April 2019
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 newish) team members and contains the first in our NGO
Thinking about income generation and profit in a non-profit world
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 generation, equity investments, loan finance, and the profits or surpluses
Dear ngoLAW: No-members NPC
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 the normal board meeting and then open the AGM with
The NPO regulatory framework in SA – Choppy Waters or Plain Sailing?
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 batten the hatches and put on life-vests. Yes, it can