GivenGain, a global fundraising platform for charity, founded by two South Africans, has once again joined forces with the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg as its official charity fundraising partner. Since the start of this partnership in 2013, the GivenGain platform has enabled more than 750 fundraising cyclists raise an astounding R7.7 million from over…
GivenGain, the global fundraising platform founded by two South Africans, has partnered with Mindset Movement – a South African club focussed on transforming lives through endurance sport, to raise funds for local non-profit organisations while taking on the formidable '13 Peaks Endurance Challenge' in Cape Town on the 10th of October 2024.
The…
As South Africa embraces the spirit of heritage during September, GivenGain, proudly the country’s leading online non-profit fundraising platform, invites all South Africans to join a new tradition that celebrates the essence of ubuntu and collective giving. Founded in 2001, GivenGain remains committed to its core belief that "it is better to give than to…
GivenGain Calls on South African Companies to Make a Difference Online
Mandela Day, held annually on July 18th, offers a unique opportunity for South Africans to come together and honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela by giving back to their communities.
While many citizens volunteer for 67 minutes on this special day, some individuals aren't always…
In the lead-up to a bumper month of cycling events, South Africa's premier online fundraising platform GivenGain has today challenged cyclists worldwide: can they beat their personal best for a worthy cause?
As the official fundraising partner of the Cape Town Cycle Tour and ABSA Cape Epic events for several years, and platform for other cycle…
The festive season is a time for giving, and it is just around the corner. But while we're all browsing Black Friday catalogues and planning our gifting surprises, why not also spare a thought for those less fortunate?
Jannie Smith, Regional Manager at online fundraising platform GivenGain, says the need for generosity is greater than…
It’s all there in the ads, hashtags, celebrity endorsements, fundraising appeals and golden ribbons: September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in SA, and few other causes inspire more widespread support.
“This makes it the perfect time for supporters of the relevant charities to start their fundraising appeals, and for the charities themselves to make the…
Throughout history, women have played an active, indispensable role in global and local struggles for liberation, fairness and equality that often falls by the wayside. Women's Month is an opportunity to pay tribute to our own female freedom fighters, who stand on the frontline not only for their own gender but for any and all mistreated persons.…
On Monday 18 July, people across South Africa will take action and inspire others to do the same for Mandela Day. Many choose to mark the occasion by volunteering for 67 minutes, one for each year of Nelson Mandela's public service.
But there's no need to stand back if you can't volunteer on the day.…
South Africa's favourite mass-participation events are back, and fundraisers are seizing the day to support their favourite charities. Who doesn't love a good fund-race?
But has fundraising recovered from a bruising bout with COVID-19? During the last two years, the need for charitable relief spiked to untold heights, events went virtual (at best) to salvage…