How the Magdalene Scholarship Fund is managed and helps students in South Africa

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How the Scholarship Fund is Managed

The Magdalene Scholarship Fund has a board of directors but no paid staff members, no overhead and no fund-raising costs. All work is done on a volunteer basis, and all advertising is done through word of mouth and this website. Administrative costs such as postage and wire transfer fees are covered by Mark Mathabane. This allows the fund to send 100% of every dollar contributed to a special, secure bank account in Johannesburg, South Africa that is used solely for the needs of Bovet students. At the end of the year, Bovet School sends us receipts, such as those pictured, and an itemized list of how every penny in the fund was spent, including the names of the students helped.

Unlike organizations such as Save the Children, the Magdalene Scholarship Fund does not have the staff or resources necessary to match donors with individual children and facilitate communication between them.

To request a list of board members, a copy of the organization's Articles of Incorporation, a copy of the organization's by-laws or a copy of the 501(c)3 application, please email Gail Mathabane, Secretary and Treasurer, at gem@mathabane.com.

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