CMASA Launched the Club Foundation in April 2019
The Club Foundation seeks to promote transformation and fund the life cycle of employees working within the club industry, to assist them in achieving their career goals. The Club Foundation hopes to provide funding for the following key areas;
- Student education
- Employee Development
- Club Manager’s Career Development
- CMASA regional workshops
The Club Foundation’s role is to create a donor base of constituents that seek to further the knowledge and skills of those individuals that operate clubs of all types. The mission of The Club Foundation is to raise funds to financially support the professional development of people employed in the club through education, training and research initiatives. Transformation in the Club Industry is essential and as such, priority will be given to candidates of colour.
As funds grow, we will be able to offer more benefits.
Current Trustees : Janyne Marais, Paul Leishman & Desiree Stone
Current Bursaries on Offer:
Manager in Development Online Programme Specialisations & Modules:
MID Certificate of Specialisation:
Club Management Essentials
Club Governance and Organisation
Financial Management
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Careers in Club Management
MID Certificate of Specialisation:
Club Operations
Food Operations
Beverage Operations
Facilities Management Practices
Club Training Principles and Practices
MID Certificate of Specialisation:
Club Leadership
Club Leadership Principles
Golf, Sports and Recreation Management
Human Resources Management
Marketing Principles and Membership Development
We are currently offering 30 bursaries
- 15 x Bursaries for a MID Specialisation
- 15 x Bursaries for a MID Module
Requirements and Criteria for Eligibility
- Must be permanently employed within a CMASA Member Club
- Must show initiative and be committed to their growth within the industry
- Previously disadvantaged candidates will be given preference
Should you wish to apply for one of the above bursaries, kindly fill in the application form below and email it to with all the required documentation:
Club Foundation Application Form
Guidelines for The Mentor
The Mentor will generally be the General Manager or HOD of the club where the applicant is currently employed. The Mentor needs to interact with the applicant and establish goals whilst providing support to the applicant throughout the education programme.
Guidelines for The Applicant
Should the applicant be successful, they will be expected to commit to the educational programme fully and prove to CMASA and their Mentor their commitment to their personal future as well as the Industry by giving back to the Community through The Club Foundation and paying forward the skills that they have learnt.
Disclosure
Should the applicant not meet the minimum requirements, principles and expectations of The Club Foundation and the enrolled Education Programme, CMASA and the Trustees reserve the right to cancel the funding being provide.
The Club Foundation Donations
Should you be interested in supporting this valuable cause, by making a donation, please contact CMASA on for more information