The Basis of NPO Governance

A well-informed board of directors

This high-impact training allows directors and managers to have motivating, human, relevant and engaging learning experiences that allow them to fully understand the organizational environment in which the board of directors operates. Based on proven concepts (The 5 Disciplines of Synergistic Governance), this training helps you create a higher level of engagement of people around the board table and thus give them the chance to exercise their leadership by practicing good governance.

Modules:

What is a non-profit organization?
What is governance?
The impact of governance on organizational dynamics
The 4 legal obligations
The 5 main governance framework tools
NPO governance terminology (who, what, how, when)
Due diligence
Governance models

Useful in the Following Situations:

When people around the table have basic knowledge
When we have new people joining the board
When we want to offer training to new administrators or managers
When we begin a redesign of the governance structure
When we want to revise the statutes and regulations of the organization
When we create a new organization

Impact on the Organization:

Greater commitment from administrators
Better board support for governance
Greater compliance with the requirements of an NPO-NPO
Better dynamics between general management and the board of directors
Better management oversight
Greater clarity on expectations for those around the governance table

Following the Training, Participants Will be Able to:

Be more participatory within the board
Better understand how a board of directors works
Asking the right questions related to the roles of administrators or managers
Better meet the requirements of their role
Contribute more actively to the work of the board committees
Better prepare for board meetings