Five Quick Tips for NGOs

Marketing. Although a website is professional and impressive, if you’re a small NGO starting out, a well-maintained Facebook page costs you nothing and is a quick and efficient way of giving feedback to your supporters. People love hearing success stories, …

Over R9 million in donations, and counting

We’re pretty chuffed that the Different Donation is proving to be a powerful force and that the annuity effect – being a recurring annual donation – is starting to make an impact. We love that we’ve empowered Different Life clients …

Changing The World – One Policy at a Time

Since the 12th of March 2015, when we officially introduced Different Life to the world, we’ve partnered with Different Life clients and facilitated donations of over R8,71 million to NGOs on the Different.org crowdfunding platform. 100% of this has gone …

Racing Ahead – Lesotho Ultra Trail

FOR THE SERIOUS ATHLETES OUT THERE, THERE IS MORE TO LIFE THAN CYCLING   In the heart of the Lesotho Highlands lies the Maluti Mountains, some of the best terrain for high altitude running in the world. Serving as the …

Fast Tips for Funding

To help your donors feel like they are part of the action give them regular feedback. 5 ways to give great feedback to your donors Send individualised Thank You emails. Nothing shows your appreciation more than a simple email expressing …

Pizza after training

Tired of slugging back protein powders after a long ride? Well, there may be another option, and it tastes much better! Research suggests that athletes training hard need to consume between 100 and 200 grams of carbs and at least …

New Project: Children in the Wilderness

Conservation may not be top of everyone’s priority list – but Children in the Wilderness wants to change this with their Eco-Clubs. These Eco-Clubs give learners who are interested in the environment the opportunity to learn more about this, as …