DESCRIPTION
Good governance, through a strong and well-structured board, provides the framework for your NPO to thrive and lead. With the right governance in place, your organization can operate more efficiently, make informed decisions, and create a lasting impact in the community. Clear roles, financial oversight, and effective collaboration help build trust with stakeholders and ensure long-term sustainability.
In this workshop, we will explore:
- Board roles and responsibilities – Clarifying governance structures and decision-making.
- Conflict of interest and integrity – Ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Governance vs. management – Defining boundaries between oversight and operations.
- Financial oversight and reporting – Strengthening financial accountability and compliance.
By the end of the workshop, you will deepen your understanding of governance principles and take away practical steps to strengthen your board’s effectiveness and maximize your organization’s impact.
LEARNING OUTCOMES (competencies)
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Participants will be able to describe the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of board members in an NPO setting
- Participants will be able to compare different governance models (e.g., one-tier vs. supervisory boards) and assess which structure best fits their NPO’s needs
- Participants will be able to identify common integrity challenges and propose strategies to ensure transparency and accountability
- Participants will understand how to improve financial reporting practices in their NPO
- Participants will be able to create a basic action plan with concrete steps to enhance board governance and financial reporting.
