Page 4 - Thetha Issue 6

FUNDRAISING

Online fundraising embraces Mandela ethos of giving

Digital Donations

Nelson Mandela University has introduced The Nelson Mandela University Trust has joined
exciting new integrated online fundraising forces with the King Baudouin Foundation United States
platforms for national and international (KBFUS) as a fundraising conduit in the US that can
resource mobilisation, writes Gillian McAinsh. issue tax certificates in that country. The foundation
spotlights some of its most creative partners from the
African continent to connect them with investors and
philanthropists in the US.
Launched on 2 September 2022, the new facilities will Progressive partnerships
address sustainability and responsible stewardship and help The Nelson Mandela University online donation platform
the University to provide life-changing student experiences offers donors 24/7 convenience. The process is automated
within and beyond the classroom. and is able to issue ‘thank-you’ letters and 18A tax
Two new online systems have been introduced: one is certificates (for SA donors), which can save donors time
a US-based resource mobilisation platform and the other and money. The online donations platform is especially
processes donations and giving in South Africa as well as convenient for those who wish to support without the
internationally. hassle of filling in debit orders.

4 | Thetha Edition 6 | 2022