“I was raised by a social worker and a financial advisor; two individuals with different outlooks on life. One focused on personal independence and development whilst the other focussed more on financial independence and growth. I realised that the dinner conversations and daily exposure to social issues and inequality, along with the “money-matters” anecdotes guided me towards a life of “Action For Good”. giving back

Dalene, Founder and Director of Grapevine SA is skilled in event planning, fundraising, marketing, and digital communication. With more than 25 years’ experience in the Non-Profit Sector, she witnessed transformation where stories of heartache and struggle, through the support of individuals, businesses, and community members, unfolded and changed into stories of adventure, success, positive change, and joy. None of these stories existed in isolation and she still sees it as a privilege to be part of the production: “building a stronger healthier SA”.

Attention to detail, compassion, the ability to think “out-of-the-box” and a passion for networking allows her to see possibilities and connect opportunities.

In her mind, personal and work interests are intertwined. Every day offers another opportunity be part of someone else’s life. Baking flapjacks with my nephews, volunteering at a community food garden, having coffee with a friend or introducing a big corporate to a Non-Profit Organisation; every phone call, every act and every event is an opportunity to connect; to help build a better, stronger, healthier society.

Soon after we established in 1999, we realised that our passion is rooted in fundraising programmes, events and projects that promotes social impact.

Since this discovery, we’ve added an array of fundraising initiatives to our basket of services and have helped dozens of organisations across South Africa realise their visions to create positive change in their communities.

Non-profit organisations (NPOs) play a vital role in the social and economic well-being of communities. As fundraisers, we have the privilege of introducing donors and NPOs to each other and supporting the projects and programmes they undertake together.

Being a socially responsible corporate citizen is quickly becoming standard business practise across the globe. More than just giving back, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) provides employees and shareholders with boosted morale and an increased connection and appreciation for the community they all call home.

If you’d like to unpack how you, your employees and your organisation can make a difference in the lives of those around you and whether CSR or Corporate Social Investment (CSI) would be best suited for your social impact objectives – we’re just an email away.

• *CSR = A company’s aim to have a positive impact on society (such as making donations, implementing environmentally friendly practices, volunteering, etc).
• *CSI = Investment by an organisation, into a community, without the aim of generating any income.

As a member of The Southern Africa Institute of Fundraising our services are not available on a commission basis. Instead, our competitive rates operate on a monthly retainer or hourly basis.

Let’s connect and discuss your needs.

Email info@grapevinesa.co.za today to book a free discovery consultation session.