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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...
Tech for Good: Empowering Corporates to Accelerate Impact
The corporate landscape is shifting toward a purpose-driven approach. Businesses no longer succeed by focusing on profit alone; they thrive by creating meaningful social impact. At Brownie Points, we specialise in providing customised tech solutions designed to solve...
The Importance of CSR for GEN Z Employees in South Africa
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is no longer a peripheral part of business, it’s a strategic priority, especially in South Africa. In a country where inequality is one of the highest in the world, where youth unemployment remains staggeringly high, and where...
The Benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility Through Brownie Points
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is more than just a buzzword in today's business landscape; it's a strategic advantage that benefits companies, employees, and communities alike. At its core, CSR is about businesses stepping up to contribute positively to...
Good Economy
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...
What is the Social Economy, and Why Should You Care?
In a world where profit margins dominate boardroom discussions, there exists a powerful force that thrives on impact over income: The Social Economy. It’s not just a buzzword or a philanthropic side quest, it’s a transformative movement reshaping the way individuals,...
Economic Systems Should Empower, Not Exploit: How the Social Economy Charts a Better Path
Economic Systems Should Empower, Not Exploit: How the Social Economy Charts a Better Path In a world where traditional economic models often prioritise profit over people, the rise of the social economy serves as a powerful reminder that we can, and must, do better....
NGO’s
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,...
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 —...
Schools
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...
Growthpoint Properties: Growsmart (2020 – present)
Growthpoint Properties has long recognised that real impact starts with education. Through its flagship initiative Growsmart, the company set out to improve literacy, numeracy, and life skills among primary school learners across South Africa. Initially launched in...
How Schools Can Become the Beating Heart of Community Resilience
In a time where the cracks in our social systems feel wider than ever, schools hold a quietly powerful position, not only as spaces of learning, but as anchors of local resilience. At Brownie Points, we’ve seen the potential for schools to become more than academic...
Volunteers
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...
How Brownie Points is Revolutionising Volunteerism and Social Impact
In a world where time is precious and social impact is vital, Brownie Points is redefining the way we think about volunteering. This innovative platform is not just a place where people sign up to give back; it’s an ecosystem built to inspire, empower, and sustain...
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...
What is the Social Economy, and Why Should You Care?
In a world where profit margins dominate boardroom discussions, there exists a powerful force that thrives on impact over income: The Social Economy. It’s not just a buzzword or a philanthropic side quest, it’s a transformative movement reshaping the way individuals,...
Economic Systems Should Empower, Not Exploit: How the Social Economy Charts a Better Path
Economic Systems Should Empower, Not Exploit: How the Social Economy Charts a Better Path In a world where traditional economic models often prioritise profit over people, the rise of the social economy serves as a powerful reminder that we can, and must, do better....
Government
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...