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The Brownie Points Volunteer Impact stats
65
Companies
1,643
Nonprofits
968
Schools
42,478
People
R316,306.60
Funding
49,978
Hours
48
Campaigns
2,664
Missions
65
Companies
1,643
Nonprofits
968
Schools
4,424
People
R316,306.60
Funding
49,978
Hours
48
Campaigns
2,664
Missions
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Unlocking Opportunity for All PBOs: A Big Win for Digital Inclusion
At Brownie Points, we believe that access is the foundation of impact. Without it, the most valuable tools for education, health, and social services remain out of reach for the very people who need them most. That’s why the successful zero-rating of 25 Public Benefit...
From Groceries to Good Deeds: What Checkers Sixty60 Can Teach Us About Virtual Volunteering
Sixty minutes. That’s all it takes to have your groceries picked, packed, and delivered straight to your door. Checkers Sixty60 has changed the way South Africans shop, making convenience king and efficiency non-negotiable. No more long queues, no more wasted time,...
If We Can Organise a Braai in 10 Minutes, We Can Organise Social Change Just as Fast
South Africans have a very particular set of skills, and at the top of that list is our ability to organise a braai at lightning speed. Give us 10 minutes, and we’ve got the WhatsApp group buzzing. Someone’s bringing the wors, another is handling the garlic bread, and...
Empowering Change: The Dual Impact of The Litterboom Project
Since its inception in 2017, The Litterboom Project (TLP) has focused on protecting our oceans and environment, targeting plastic waste in innovative and impactful ways. By strategically placing litter booms along river systems, the project intercepts floating...
TGE – Partner – Litter 4 Tokens
In an era defined by challenges and opportunities, the value of work extends beyond economic activity - it restores dignity, builds confidence, and empowers individuals who have previously not had the chance to engage in formal employment. For someone entering the...
The Transformative Power of Nonprofit Organisations in South Africa
South Africa is a country of contrasts. A vibrant land of incredible potential, rich cultural diversity, and daunting socio-economic challenges. Amid the complexities, nonprofit organisations (NPOs) emerge as a powerful force for transformation. They bridge gaps,...
Why Companies with a strong social impact component are more attractive to funders
In today’s business landscape, profitability alone is no longer the golden ticket to securing funding. Investors, grant-makers, and venture capitalists are increasingly prioritising companies that don’t just generate revenue, but generate impact. This shift isn’t...
The Business of Doing Good: Why Market-Driven Strategies Are Changing the Social Economy
The idea that making money and making a difference are two separate things? That’s old news. The social economy is rewriting the rules, proving that businesses and organisations can be both profitable and purposeful, without compromise. It’s no longer just about...
Shaping Future Changemakers: Why Community Service Should Start in the Classroom
There’s something powerful about seeing a young learner light up when they realise they’ve made a difference, whether it’s by bringing an extra packed lunch to school for a fellow student in need or collecting winter coats for families in need. These small acts of...
IDC: Social Employment Fund (2022 – present)
Overview The Social Employment Fund (SEF) is one of South Africa’s most ambitious public employment programmes, designed to create meaningful, part-time work in service of the common good. By funding civil society organisations to deliver socially valuable services —...