NGO Governance

As with the private sector good governance in the development sector has become a critical success factor for organizations engaged in development activities. With regard to development sector organizations who raise funds from the public; there is a tremendous amount or pressure on the board of directors of such organizations to be as professional as […]

As with the private sector good governance in the development sector has become a critical success factor for organizations engaged in development activities. With regard to development sector organizations who raise funds from the public; there is a tremendous amount or pressure on the board of directors of such organizations to be as professional as a publicly quoted company to be accountable and transparent. Given that most development sector organization boards are made up of people with good intentions they tend to lack the capacity to operate a board at the level expected by their stake holders.

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Course objectives

This course is designed to introduce the board members to the role and function of the board as a whole as well as each individual member (chairperson, managing director, director, executive director, secretory, treasurer etc.) which ever the case may be. It looks at the operation of the board and its statutory and non-statutory obligations.

Participants

Board members, executive directors, managers, senior staff, consultants and advisors who are involved in the functioning of the board in a development sector organization.

Course content

The strategic role and function of Governance

Learn the many layers of connection between the board and the organization and the board’s strategic involvement in the organizations operations.

Board Structure & role of Directors

Learn different ways to structure the board and its members as well as defining their specific roles.

Operations of the Board of Director

Learn how the board must operate and execute its mandate to ensure transparency, accountability and good governance

Training method

The Training course will be delivered using the Adult Learning Cycle / Experiential Learning Cycle

Governance Course outline

Day 1  – Introduction to concepts and frameworks

  1. Opening of the Course and participant introductions
  2. Introduction to Governance
  3. The Strategic Role and Function of Governance
  4. Regulations and Internal Structures

Day 2  – The functioning of the board

  • Board Structures and Role of Directors
  • Risk Management & Compliance
  • Financial Reporting & Internal Audit
  • Forensic Services

Day 3 – The functioning of the board

  • Board Renewal
  • Executive Compensation and Succession Planning
  • Corporate Secretarial Tasks
  • Personal Action Plan, Evaluation, Certification & Wrap up

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