Love it or hate it, the red and white brand of thirst-quenching Coca-Cola has become known the world over. From the bright-lit supermarkets of the developed world to the dustiest cafe corners in developing countries; it doesn’t matter your age, nationality or income bracket, chances are high you’ve laid eyes and most likely lips on […]
Going viral is the latest in-thing, from Justin Bieber’s debut Youtube video to the crowning of the incorrect Miss Universe, to every unfortunate word that comes from Donald Trump’s mouth. Thanks to our hyper-quick connection to all forms of technology, all across the globe, news and information has never spread so fast. But what if going viral […]
Just one small action has the power to change many lives and make a real difference. And none know this better than the South African nation. South Africa is a diverse country of differing demographics, cultures and beliefs, where the poverty line is high, the tolerance line low, and wealth and basic amenities unequally distributed. […]
Today the soap box has been swapped for a cyber platform as social media proves to be a powerful mouthpiece for NPOs the world over. Each year an increase in NPOs jump on this brand building bandwagon, reaching more and more people with less effort and expenditure. But many NPOs are new to the social […]
If you haven’t already, it’s time to join over 90% of Fortune 500 companies for a millennial makeover promoting a successful business model based on corporate social responsibility (CSR). In this post we’ll outline 5 of the biggest benefits CSR can bring your business. In an annual report made by the Center for Sustainability and […]
To tap into microvolunteering, the hottest trend circulating the philanthropy scene – all you need is a minute or two of your time and a desire to do good. Micro- what? We hear ya, check out this video to see what it’s all about: What is Microvolunteering? Microvolunteering balances our need for instant satisfaction with […]
If you missed your chance to do good this 18 July, moenie bekommer nie (don’t worry) – you can make every day a Mandela Day! At Brownie Points we believe in being an active citizen whenever and wherever we can and breathing the spirit of Madiba into everything that we do. Every consistent action and […]
When it comes to issues like poor sanitation, lack of housing, limited access to energy or unsatisfactory healthcare – problems faced by millions of South Africans – if it doesn’t affect us personally, our response is too often to hand these responsibilities over to someone else. But it comes a time when we need to […]