It’s that time of the year. Mandela Day (18 July 2021) is around the corner. Unfortunately, this day of giving falls right in the middle of a global pandemic that affects many aspects of our lives and limits our volunteering opportunities. So what to do? Mandela Day has always been a time of giving, generosity […]
We have been blown away by the generosity of South Africans one week into our national lockdown. We thought it would be appropriate to share some of the incredible contributions our clients and partners have made. Brownie Points Corporate Partners Shoprite Group All Shoprite Group staff received an appreciation bonus upfront as a thank you […]
During these trying times, every aspect of our lives has been affected. We are aware that this must be a challenging time for you and your organisation. And we want to support you. Brownie Points has launched the #BeatCoronavirus campaign to help the community do their part and #FlattenTheCurve. This campaign allows everyone, including you and your employees, […]
16 October is World Food Day and Do More Foundation is attempting to break the world record by making 100,000 sandwiches in 1 hour. Companies and volunteers have signed up on Brownie Points, committing time and donating food to make this possible. The momentum really started building last week. Just 7 days ago, Do More […]
The world of work has changed drastically over the past 200 years. And thank goodness it has. Because as much as there’s still room for improvement today, the situation was especially dire for workers a few centuries ago. In the early 1800s, labourers were required to toil away for between 10 and 16 hours per […]
A few weeks ago we tackled the trendy topic of conscious consumerism, this week we turn the tables and investigate how to run a more conscious business. But what exactly do we mean by a conscious business? A conscious business is very simply one that has a clear purpose beyond simply making a profit, and […]
Google has long been a leader in the realm of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Aside from giving NPOs free access to premium digital products, the company has also, through its philanthropic division, Google.org, donated millions in grants and offered critical advisory services and technical expertise to a range of social organisations in need of support. […]
Last year, we had the pleasure of attending the Beyond Painting Classrooms workshop facilitated by Space 4 Impact. We were inspired by the ABCD approach and are excited to share this with you! What is ABCD? ABCD refers to Asset-Based and Citizen-Led Development. It is a way of thinking and also an approach to development […]
Remember the story of David and Goliath, or Nestor and Ereuthalion? The moral of these tales, if you ignore the violent battle bit, is that even small entities can be powerful. This applies to the realm of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as much as it does to any other aspect of life. Small business leaders […]
From our humble beginnings as a small platform with a big vision, Brownie Points has bust its boots, and is no longer just a networking site for do-gooders. In addition to connecting volunteers with causes they care about, we now also cater to businesses keen on giving back to their communities. Our recent success with […]