Thesis (MBA.) -- University of Limpopo, 2008 / Fundraising is operationally feasible in schools. Schools are allowed to solicit investors in terms of the South African School Act. The research was conducted at Lebowakgomo Circuit , Capricorn District. It was the purpose of this study to develop a sustainable fundraising model for schools through perceptions and experiences of the school principals. The researcher used a survey questionnaire to collect data. Statistical analysis were followed in order to derive information from the data. A key finding was that fundraising takes place at schools mostly when there is insufficient funds, organizing for school events or there is an urgent need of resources. Most of the schools do not allocate a budget for fundraising . A fundraising plan is not included in the school developmental plan. The plan for fundraising is done periodically when a need arises. The purpose and the size of the project determine the type of fundraising. Most of the businesses are willing to give as part of their social responsibility or tax cut. However, schools should market and sell themselves to potential donors and follow more aggressive strategies towards fundraising. Recommendations made include a sustainable fundraising model for schools and the steps to be followed when applying the model.

Thesis (MBA.) -- University of Limpopo, 2008 / Fundraising is operationally feasible in schools. Schools are allowed to solicit investors in terms of the South African School Act. The research was conducted at Lebowakgomo Circuit , Capricorn District. It was the purpose of this study to develop a sustainable fundraising model for schools through perceptions and experiences of the school principals. The researcher used a survey questionnaire to collect data. Statistical analysis were followed in order to derive information from the data. A key finding was that fundraising takes place at schools mostly when there is insufficient funds, organizing for school events or there is an urgent need of resources. Most of the schools do not allocate a budget for fundraising . A fundraising plan is not included in the school developmental plan. The plan for fundraising is done periodically when a need arises. The purpose and the size of the project determine the type of fundraising. Most of the businesses are willing to give as part of their social responsibility or tax cut. However, schools should market and sell themselves to potential donors and follow more aggressive strategies towards fundraising. Recommendations made include a sustainable fundraising model for schools and the steps to be followed when applying the model.

Thesis (MTech (Public Relations Management))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2011. / The research is based on the use of public relations methods by non-profit organisations that operate in the city of Cape Town in the Western Cape Province. The public relations function is often seen as a function that does not appeal to the bottom line, namely, bringing in profits to organisations. Contrary to this belief, the stakeholder theory of public relations emphasises the triple bottom line approach, which focuses on people, planet and profit. The third quarter of the year 2008 brought about an economic downturn in international markets. The repercussions of the recession that began in 2008 had a ripple effect that had an adverse impact on non-profit organisations. Not only did some businesses have to close down, but others had to re-align their purpose and role in society. They had to decide which causes were worthy of their donations, and whether these were strategically aligned with what the donor organisation wanted to achieve in their corporate social investment strategies. One of the sectors that took a knock from the recession was the third sector, also referred to as non-profit organisations. This sector already relies on donations from the corporate sector, philanthropists and subsidies from government. It has become necessary now for the third sector to become creative in finding methods of sustainability in order to continue to render their services. In the light of the current global economic crisis, there is now even more pressure for this sector to be proactive and creative in their methods of raising funds. The research attempts to find out which public relations methods non-profit organisations are utilising in order to raise funds and whether these methods are of any assistance in achieving the fundraising goals. The research also tests the relevance of themes such as relationship management, reputation management and the impact of consistency of communication with stakeholders.

Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Education (Management) at the Durban Institute of Technology, 2003. / The provincial education departments in South Africa pay the salaries of educators who are appointed by them. A school governing body pays for all other routine expenses incurred in the operation of a school and the employment of staff. Staff not employed by the provincial education department are paid from its school fund, which is subsidised by the state. This subsidy is based on the Norms and Standards for School Funding (South African Schools' Act No. 84 of 1996), which was implemented in January 2000. It provides for the poorest of schools (numbering approximately 40 % of all public school in Kwazulu-Natal) to receive 60 % of the funds allocated for the operational needs of the schools in Kwazulu-Natal. / M

Thesis (Master's Degree in Technology: Entrepreneurship), Durban Institute of Technology, 2003. / Over the last decade computer technology has impacted tremendously on the survival and productivity of organisations. In today's technologically advanced business environment, much emphasis is being placed on obtaining a competitive advantage through the use of computers - a commodity that has become available to almost everyone in an organisation. Increasing global competition and pressing social needs have impacted with such vigo~ that even tertiary institutions are now facing major financial constraints, thus forcing them to investigate alternative sources of income to maintain sustainability. Through the use of computer technology - searching, retrieving, sorting, producing and organising data efficiently and accurately - the belief is that many departments at the M L Sultan Campus of the Durban Institute of Technology can be converted into income-generating units that can be self-sustaining. There are many departments at the M L Sultan Campus with the relevant infrastructure and person-power to establish business units. These departments vary in the services that they provide, thus relevant information systems need to be aligned to future business units within these departments. This study focuses on a) investigating the impact of information technology and its systems on businesses; b) ensuring that information technology and its systems is looked at a~ a cost effective resource for maintaining a competitive edge and promoting business value. The interaction of business processes, people and technology will ensure successful planning and implementation of strategies within the potential business units; and c) recommending to selected departments the expected fmdings whereby they could choose to adopt these recommendations to transform themselves into business units in order to maintain a competitive edge for financial sustainability. / M