Frank Julie - Chairperson/Founding Trustee
Frank Julie is an author, activist, organizational development practitioner, consultant, advisor, strategist and facilitator, known to many in the nonprofit sector in South Africa through his regular fundraising workshops.
His journey in the development sector started in the late 1970’s as a volunteer, organizer and programs manager for various CBOs.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
In the early 1990’s he launched the Resource Action Group (RAG), a youth development agency focusing on building capacity amongst young marginalized youth to access sustainable livelihoods. He was the executive director for 10 years.
Apart from his own consulting business, Frank Julie & Associates, Frank is very active in several other organisations, often volunteering his time and resources. Frank is passionate about youth, which is why he is the founder and executive director of YoungPeople@Work, an organisation designed to empower unemployed youth through life-long learning and connecting them with opportunities. Frank was a founding trustee of the YDN, a consortium of 6 youth development agencies, where he served for 5 years.
People First Foundation was co-founded in 2009 and is chaired by Frank. The foundation consists of a group of highly experienced development practitioners sharing their skills and experiences with survivalist and marginalized CBOs. Having co-founded and served as a trustee of SAFULA, Frank went on to be founder of the Master Fundraising Mentoring Forum, Music Academy for Rural Youth, Food Relief Alliance of South Africa, Youth Business Network and Radical Car Wash.
BOOKS AUTHORED
Frank is the author of “The Art of Leadership and Management on the Ground”, “The Roots of the NGO Crisis in South Africa – A Look Beyond the Surface” and "Fundraising Strategies for Struggling NPOs".
He regularly contributes articles on development to various magazines, journals and websites around the world. Some of the articles include “18 Ideas to Avoid a Funding Crisis“, “23 Sins of Management“, “13 Less Known Habits of Highly Effective Leaders“, “Effective People Development in a Non-Profit Organization“, “Networking by Design not by Default” and many more.
EDUCATION
Frank studied Social Science at the UWC in the early 1980’s, and Adult Education and Learning at the UCT in the early 1990’s, culminating in the completion of a MPhil (Adult Education). His thesis focused on the NGO Crisis, Leadership Discontinuity and Learning over 3 Historical Periods in South Africa, where he explored the evolution of the NGO sector and how different modes of learning impacted on leadership continuity over a period of about 40 years.
He also studied the practice of development at the CDRA and fundraising and development at the CEDPA based in Washington DC in the USA. Frank traveled extensively in different parts of the world to study development models on the ground over a period of 20 years.
His journey in the development sector started in the late 1970’s as a volunteer, organizer and programs manager for various CBOs.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
In the early 1990’s he launched the Resource Action Group (RAG), a youth development agency focusing on building capacity amongst young marginalized youth to access sustainable livelihoods. He was the executive director for 10 years.
Apart from his own consulting business, Frank Julie & Associates, Frank is very active in several other organisations, often volunteering his time and resources. Frank is passionate about youth, which is why he is the founder and executive director of YoungPeople@Work, an organisation designed to empower unemployed youth through life-long learning and connecting them with opportunities. Frank was a founding trustee of the YDN, a consortium of 6 youth development agencies, where he served for 5 years.
People First Foundation was co-founded in 2009 and is chaired by Frank. The foundation consists of a group of highly experienced development practitioners sharing their skills and experiences with survivalist and marginalized CBOs. Having co-founded and served as a trustee of SAFULA, Frank went on to be founder of the Master Fundraising Mentoring Forum, Music Academy for Rural Youth, Food Relief Alliance of South Africa, Youth Business Network and Radical Car Wash.
BOOKS AUTHORED
Frank is the author of “The Art of Leadership and Management on the Ground”, “The Roots of the NGO Crisis in South Africa – A Look Beyond the Surface” and "Fundraising Strategies for Struggling NPOs".
He regularly contributes articles on development to various magazines, journals and websites around the world. Some of the articles include “18 Ideas to Avoid a Funding Crisis“, “23 Sins of Management“, “13 Less Known Habits of Highly Effective Leaders“, “Effective People Development in a Non-Profit Organization“, “Networking by Design not by Default” and many more.
EDUCATION
Frank studied Social Science at the UWC in the early 1980’s, and Adult Education and Learning at the UCT in the early 1990’s, culminating in the completion of a MPhil (Adult Education). His thesis focused on the NGO Crisis, Leadership Discontinuity and Learning over 3 Historical Periods in South Africa, where he explored the evolution of the NGO sector and how different modes of learning impacted on leadership continuity over a period of about 40 years.
He also studied the practice of development at the CDRA and fundraising and development at the CEDPA based in Washington DC in the USA. Frank traveled extensively in different parts of the world to study development models on the ground over a period of 20 years.
Jayson Magooda - Trustee
He is the founder and volunteer director of the Bishop Lavis Arts and Culture Kids Development Forum. He began this organization with the objective of breaking down the barriers to give access to young kids in the performing arts. Most of his organizational learning and NPO governance skills and knowledge was acquired in this organization. This became the laboratory where he tested different models of teaching music.
Jayson has a very big interest in life-long learning and adult education. He was trained as a computer facilitator at YoungPeople@Work where he facilitated computer literacy for adults.
Jayson has a huge passion for learning and has completed numerous extra-mural courses to empower himself. He was a music facilitator at with the Jazz Yard Academy based in Bonteheuwel and also runs his own consultancy focusing on company registrations and legal compliance. He completed a higher diploma in community development at Cornerstone College in Cape Town and is currently in the process of completing his degree in community development at the University of the Western Cape.
Jayson has a very big interest in life-long learning and adult education. He was trained as a computer facilitator at YoungPeople@Work where he facilitated computer literacy for adults.
Jayson has a huge passion for learning and has completed numerous extra-mural courses to empower himself. He was a music facilitator at with the Jazz Yard Academy based in Bonteheuwel and also runs his own consultancy focusing on company registrations and legal compliance. He completed a higher diploma in community development at Cornerstone College in Cape Town and is currently in the process of completing his degree in community development at the University of the Western Cape.
James Senokwanyane - Trustee
James Senokwanyane, is a development facilitator. He specializes in institutional capacity development. Senokwanyane who has over 20 years facilitating experience is passionate about working with communities, development practitioners and non-profit organisations. He trained and mentored many organisations and individuals over the years. Today many of them are still successfully running their own organisations and programmes. He worked as a trainer and later as a Project Manager at the Non Profit Consortium and later as a Senior Programme Coordinator at Inyathelo. He served on the board of Connections South Africa in Cape Town for Three years and is presently with REACH in the capacity as acting Chairperson. He also has a Diploma in Human Resource Management and Training, Certificate Programme in NPO Management and Project Management. James believes that: “Investing in people and strengthening institutions is the key to success”.
Shirley De Jongh - Trustee
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Shirley De Jongh is the Operations director at YoungPeople@Work where she is responsible for job placements and tracking. She also does computer facilitation, practical office admin training, Ms Teams/Zoom training and bookkeeping. She has a 16 year background as a production manager in the clothing industry. She joined as a trustee in 2013 and acts as minute secretary.
She has a passion for catering and also managed all catering at PFF events. She also serves on the board of directors of YoungPeople@Work, Fundraising Mentoring Network and Food Relief Alliance of South Africa as minute secretary. |
Dr. Tony Masha - Trustee
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Originally from Kenya, he moved to the Eastern Cape in South Africa where he became involved as a consultant with various NPOs. He specialises in leadership training. He was an active supporter of PFF during our training in East London where he is based. He is multi-skilled and holds various degrees which include a PHD in Public Administration, PHD in Education, MA in Public Administration, Honours in Group Dynamics, BA Honours in Social Science, BA in Education and Post Graduate Diploma in Education. He has a huge passion for entrepreneurship which was the focus of his one PHD. He is a senior lecturer at the Walter Sisulu University in East London.
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Dawn Malotane-Lindsey - Founding trustee
Dawn Malotane-Lindsey is a people's person and has strong and extensive years of general senior managerial experience and skills. She has managed various grant-making programmes (2 Charitable Trust and Corporate Social Investment with Sun International) and currently serves on the board of two international aid foundations. She is currently employed as consultant to head (in position of CEO) the South African Local Economic Development Network with a German International Aid Agency based in Pretoria.
Previously as the manager for the HCI Foundation and the Golden Arrow Foundation she was exposed to grant-making and her work saw her engaging with various NGO's, local and national government departments, and various communities. She was constantly networking between the HCI groups of companies and exploring ways to strategically align the group's Corporate Social Investment initiatives. Here she was responsible for all internal and external communications, marketing and PR functions including brand-related community initiatives.
Dr Dawn Malotane-Lindsey is based in the USA where she is the founder and executive director of Vari-tek. PFF is also legally registered in the USA with Dr Dawn Malotane-Lindsey being our representative.
Previously as the manager for the HCI Foundation and the Golden Arrow Foundation she was exposed to grant-making and her work saw her engaging with various NGO's, local and national government departments, and various communities. She was constantly networking between the HCI groups of companies and exploring ways to strategically align the group's Corporate Social Investment initiatives. Here she was responsible for all internal and external communications, marketing and PR functions including brand-related community initiatives.
Dr Dawn Malotane-Lindsey is based in the USA where she is the founder and executive director of Vari-tek. PFF is also legally registered in the USA with Dr Dawn Malotane-Lindsey being our representative.
Ronell Sharee Swartbooi - Founding trustee (no longer active)
Ronell Swartbooi entered the NPO sector as an intern at Workers World Media Productions(WWMP) in February 2004, was trained as an on-air radio host and producer of a youth talk show and later was employed to coordinate the Youth Media & Leadership project of WWMP from January 2005 – March 2009. She obtained a degree in Film and Media studies at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and is currently studying Public Relations, part- time at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) with the aim of successfully completing her National diploma in Public Relations. She is passionate about youth development, learning about online media tools, networking, events planning, hiking, engaging in social issues, attending local music, arts and culture events.
After 5yrs with WWMP, she worked as Network Coordinator for 12 months, working with 6 youth projects funded by the Danish Donor, Afrika Kontakt. Before joining Tech PR firm SparkPR in August 2010, she freelanced as a Communications officer in the non-profit sector , where she assisted organisations with maintaining online media tools as well as providing support with events planning and implementation. The launch of People First Foundation gives her the platform to continue with her passion of assisting organisations in the non profit sector.
After 5yrs with WWMP, she worked as Network Coordinator for 12 months, working with 6 youth projects funded by the Danish Donor, Afrika Kontakt. Before joining Tech PR firm SparkPR in August 2010, she freelanced as a Communications officer in the non-profit sector , where she assisted organisations with maintaining online media tools as well as providing support with events planning and implementation. The launch of People First Foundation gives her the platform to continue with her passion of assisting organisations in the non profit sector.
Titania Fernandez - Trustee, since July 2011 (no longer active)
Titania Fernandez has pursued an increasingly progressive profession in Leadership Development, Philanthropy, Development and Advancement Practices and Public Relations Management since 1994.
Titania’s career has seen her involved in direct leadership of teams, systems, structures and procedures across multisectoral and cross-border relationships in a professional and volunteer capacity. She is both an advisor and trustee of various community initiatives and programmes and believes in leading without title.
Currently, as the driver of the Resource Mobilisation strategy for the Community Chest of the Western Cape, her mandate is to expand Major Giving and strategic philanthropy across and beyond the Africa region. As part of a global affiliate with the United Way Worldwide movement Titania is responsible for the facilitation of effective and efficient strategic and operational support necessary for the timely implementation of fundraising and resource mobilisation strategies. As part of the management team, her mandate is to support the CEO and voluntary Directors of the Board in guiding the implementation of the corporate strategy of the organisation while mobilising consultative processes on a local, national, regional and global level.
Titania is also actively involved in the development of the Community Chest’s Capacity Training Programme, developing and facilitating modules of fundraising and governance for this programme. She has expanded this competence through the facilitation of modules of capacity building on a global and regional level. In doing so she has achieved win-wins through nurturing community strengths, facilitating strategic philanthropy initiatives and contributing to the transformation of social development sectors across Africa. She is also an accredited facilitator.
Titania is a firm believer of serving humanity and living with purpose. She believes that leadership is about cutting through the fog and staying acutely connected to what’s most central and important, in work and in life. She completed a BA Social Science at UCT majoring in marketing and personnel management in 1992. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Social Policy and Management at UCT.
Titania’s career has seen her involved in direct leadership of teams, systems, structures and procedures across multisectoral and cross-border relationships in a professional and volunteer capacity. She is both an advisor and trustee of various community initiatives and programmes and believes in leading without title.
Currently, as the driver of the Resource Mobilisation strategy for the Community Chest of the Western Cape, her mandate is to expand Major Giving and strategic philanthropy across and beyond the Africa region. As part of a global affiliate with the United Way Worldwide movement Titania is responsible for the facilitation of effective and efficient strategic and operational support necessary for the timely implementation of fundraising and resource mobilisation strategies. As part of the management team, her mandate is to support the CEO and voluntary Directors of the Board in guiding the implementation of the corporate strategy of the organisation while mobilising consultative processes on a local, national, regional and global level.
Titania is also actively involved in the development of the Community Chest’s Capacity Training Programme, developing and facilitating modules of fundraising and governance for this programme. She has expanded this competence through the facilitation of modules of capacity building on a global and regional level. In doing so she has achieved win-wins through nurturing community strengths, facilitating strategic philanthropy initiatives and contributing to the transformation of social development sectors across Africa. She is also an accredited facilitator.
Titania is a firm believer of serving humanity and living with purpose. She believes that leadership is about cutting through the fog and staying acutely connected to what’s most central and important, in work and in life. She completed a BA Social Science at UCT majoring in marketing and personnel management in 1992. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Social Policy and Management at UCT.
Ricardo Wyngaard - Founding trustee (no longer active)
Ricardo Wyngaard has been focusing on the non-profit sector since 1999. His professional journey with the non-profit sector started when he was employed at the Legal Resources Centre’s NPO Legal Support Project from 1999 to 2004. He provided legal advice and assistance to NPOs, facilitated various training workshops, produced booklets and co-authored various submissions on non-profit legislation. Materials written by Ricardo include: Recruitment, Orientation and Involvement of Non-Profit Board Members and Risk Management for Non-Profit Boards (January 2009) Information Booklets prepared for Inyathelo, Starting a Non-Profit Organisation – December 2006, Information Booklet prepared for the Non-Profit Consortium.
Peter Hendricks - Trustee
Peter SA Hendricks was admitted as an attorney in 1999. He has gained a variety of skills and experience in law. In addition, he also possesses extensive experience in matters pertaining to legal compliance and governance of non-profit organisations. Being passionate about developmental issues he is presently operating his own attorneys firm, PSA Hendricks & Associates, specialising in rendering legal support and services to non-profit and commercial entities that focus as part of their mission on social issues. His qualifications include that of holding a BPROC and LLB degree.
Rusana Philander - Founding trustee (no longer active)
Rusana Philander is a media consultant, facilitator and journalist. She has been actively working in the media industry for more than 10 years. Rusana studied journalism at Pentech now known as CPUT (Cape Peninsula University of Technology) She later moved to the commercial media and worked for a major daily newspaper, a tabloid and one of the biggest Sunday newspapers in the country. Rusana also worked in radio and studied Media and Marketing Management. She has experience in media liaison work and worked for the Western Cape Department of Social Development. Over the past few years she trained many organizations in how to write and implement their media and marketing strategies. Rusana was one of the founders of the Resource Action Group (RAG) Action News and later Youth Express. Rusana also served on the RAG board for two years.
