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About us
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SAIF – The Institute
- MISSION STATEMENT
To be recognised as the professional body representing
fundraising practitioners which promotes & encourages high
standards of ethics, practice and public service in South
Africa.
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business and affairs of the Institute are managed by a
Council comprising of the branch chairpersons, one
representative from each branch selected by the branch in
addition to members at large.
- For details of
the National Council, click here.
- To learn a
little more about their lives - click
here
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SAIF
was established in 1985 to promote the highest ethical and
professional standards of fundraising practice.
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SAIF
is committed to building the fundraising profession and is the
only body representing the fundraising profession in Southern
Africa.
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SAIF
is a member-based national organisation with branches in regional
centres.
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SAIF
members adhere to a strict code of
professional ethics that are compliant with international
standards.
SAIF
promotes the value of giving and reinforces the central importance of
donors and their rights.
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membership component consists of full-time fund development officers,
fundraising and public relations consultants, fundraising volunteers
and board members or CEOs who participate in mobilising resources for
the benefit of their not-for-profit causes from all sectors of
society.
Listed below are some of the major benefits members receive:
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Professional
status and recognition
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Adherence
to a code of professional ethics
governing best practice
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Participation
in local and international fundraising workshops and conferences
Access to information through newsletters, books and
website on matters affecting the not-for-profit sector
Networking and information sharing with fellow fundraisers,
specialists and stakeholders
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Regional
Branch events in major centres
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Member
discounts for training and seminars, as well as various discounts
offered by associated organisations.
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Click here to download "A Case for Joining SAIF"
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