Shelagh Gastrow, Executive Director of The South African Institute for Advancement, lays out the Inyathelo map for 2010.

The 2009 Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards were held on 3rd November
at the Westin Grand Arabella Quays in Cape Town.

Insights on Institutional Advancement: An interview with Nazli Abrahams, Senior Programme Co-ordinator at Inyathelo

Re-energising civil society: Whose responsibility?
In the wake of the global economic recession and the resultant funding crisis facing the non-profit sector, Inyathelo has produced an easy-to-read resource for NPO leaders and individuals who serve on the governing boards of civil society organisations.

Discourse in the Public Realm
Recent global developments are having an unquantifiable impact on civil society in South Africa. These developments are not just about the global economy. Rather, they include less overt and more creeping trends such as the rise of religious fundamentalism, new waves of social and political conservatism, food security related to environmental degradation and new forms of colonialism.
Adding to the serious challenges already faced by
civil society and the non-profit sector, one of the key
issues that continuously needs to be foregrounded is
discourse in the public realm - and the extent to
which discursive space has been impacted and
limited. While some spaces have been closed, have
others been opened up? What are the conversations
we need to be having now to ensure that we
have our eye on the future?

The Inyathelo Conference 2009 - Our World, Our Responsibility: Re-energising Civil Society

The world has undergone fundamental change. And so must we if we are to ensure the durability of civil society.The questions we have to ask are myriad: Does this new era bring with it a need for the role, shape and modus operandi of civil society to change? Are we operating in the most effective manner possible? Are we receiving the information
that we require to do our work? Are we engaging with government effectively? What are the things we don't talk about and don't say?

The role of governing boards in ensuring the resourcing of non-profit organisations (NPOs) is sometimes viewed as an uncomfortable topic. The perception is that board members should only concern themselves with giving strategic direction and playing an oversight role to ensure the accountability of the organisation. Such a narrow focus is insufficient.

Call for Nominations - Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards 2009. By Gillian Mitchell, Programme Mnager: Pilanthropy Pogramme. The first call for nominations for the 2009 Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards has gone out, so it’s time to consider who you will nominate! These awards which were first presented in 2007 acknowledge the exceptional personal contributions which South African philanthropists make to improving conditions in, inter alia, education, health and welfare, arts and culture, human rights and social benefit in our country.

A Foundation Forum? The issues surrounding more co-operation and information sharing between local foundations - By Gaby Ritchie, Inyathelo Programme Director. Private trusts and foundations with no staff or with small staff structures seldom get to share their expertise, experience and challenges with each other.

Preparing Youth. As future board members for the non-profit sector - By Samantha Castle, YIPPSA Programme Coordinator.The Youth in Philanthropy Programme South Africa (YIPPSA) - recently launched its alumni programme YAP. The programme is a follow on for learners who participated in the YIPPSA school based programme since 2006 and have now graduated from high school.

Addressing the Challenge. Atlantic philanthropies human rights sustainability programme (AHRSP) kicks off!Following a rigorous competitive application process undertaken in 2008, Inyathelo is pleased to announce the selection of six organisations to participate in the AHRSP.

Massive grant for nursing education in South Africa.UNEDSA grantees announced by Dr Vicky Pinkney-Atkinson. Nursing education in South Africa at selected universities will be boosted by an unprecedented injection of over R70-million over four years by The Atlantic Philanthropies to entrench nursing as an academic discipline.

Honouring remarkable South Africans. Announcing the Inyathelo Philanthropy Awardees 2008 by Gaby Ritchie. Inyathelo hosted the second Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards on the 5th of November 2008.

ACCOR Services supports The Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards 2008. We are very pleased that Accor Services is coming on board with support for the Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards 2008, which are taking place on the 5th November this year.

The Spirit of Youth.YIPPSA member receives Amy Biehl Youth Spirit Award. YIPPSA member, Lusapho Hlatshaneni from Cape Town High School, has been awarded 2nd runner up at the Amy Biehl Youth Spirit Awards.