Hashtag Nonprofit

The Nonprofit Matters Podcast

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The Nonprofit Matters Podcast ibrought to you by Hashtag Nonprofit: the show where we tackle the real, complex, and often unspoken challenges of working in South Africa’s nonprofit sector. From ethical dilemmas and leadership struggles to funding cuts, legal hurdles, and burnout, this is a space for honest conversations about what it really takes to keep doing good. This podcast is made possible thanks to the generous support of the LV and Ivy Middleton Charitable Trust.

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Burnout Is Not Part of the Job: Mental Health in the Nonprofit Sector 23.11.2025 42:00

In this candid conversation, host Ruen Govinder, Executive Director of Hashtag Nonprofit is joined by Mpadi Makgalo , Executive Director of Heal SA, and Cassey Chambers , Operations Director at the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), to unpack the growing mental health crisis affecting nonprofit workers across the country. The episode dives into the realities of burnout, compassion...

Leading with heart: Nonprofit leadership and organisational design 16.11.2025 45:05

In this episode of The Nonprofit Matter Podcast , host Helen Joannides sits down with Seelan Naidoo of Public Ethos Consulting and Michelle Davidson of EM Solutions to explore thechallenges and realities of nonprofit leadership. From knowing when to close an organisation, managing restructuring and staff changes, to balancing collaborative structures with clear leadership, they share practical ins...

Ethical dilemmas and workplace tensions at nonprofit organisations 09.11.2025 34:14

Nonprofits are built on passion, purpose, and the drive to make a difference, but that doesn’t mean working in them is not without conflict and office drama. In our latest episode of The Nonprofit Matters Podcast , organisational transformation facilitator Desiree Paulsen joined host Carolin Gomulia to explore some of the toughest (and most relatable) workplace tensions in the NPO workplace:...

Legal lowdown: Navigating South African nonprofit law 02.11.2025 56:08

“Nonprofits can’t afford to ignore the rules — but understanding them doesn’t have to be overwhelming.” In the latest episode of the #Nonprofit Matters Podcast , host Sarah Scarth is joined by two of South Africa’s most respected legal experts Nicole Copley of NGO Law and Ricardo Wyngaard of Ricardo Wyngaard Attorneys for an eye-opening conversation on legal compliance, governance, and the everyda...

The impact of international funding cuts on South African nonprofits 16.10.2025 42:13

South African nonprofits are facing a critical moment. With international funding cuts from major players like USAID and PEPFAR, thesector is confronting very real challenges: program sustainability, staffing pressures, and the ongoing impact of vital work in communities across the country. To help unpack this complex landscape, our host for this episode, Clara Kwizera (South African Country Manag...