Governance for Non Profit and Public Bodies
Non profit and public boards carry public accountability with fewer resources than corporate boards. This course covers the duties, structures and reporting that these bodies must maintain, including stewardship of donor and public funds.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Who is accountable and to whom in a non profit or public body
- 02Duties of trustees, directors and accounting officers
- 03Board structure, committees and delegation
- 04Financial oversight and safeguarding public or donor funds
- 05Conflicts of interest and related party transactions
- 06Statutory reporting, disclosure and transparency
- 07Board evaluation, renewal and succession
What you will gain
- Explain the duties of trustees, directors and accounting officers
- Structure a board and its committees proportionately
- Oversee finances and safeguard public or donor funds
- Manage conflicts of interest transparently
- Meet statutory reporting and disclosure obligations
- Evaluate board performance and renew membership
Who should attend
- Board and committee members of non profit bodies
- Public sector governance staff
- Executive directors and accounting officers
- Company secretaries in the non profit sector
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 9 to 11 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 13 to 15 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 28 to 30 Jun 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
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- 3 Days
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- Directors & Company Secretarial
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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