Understand fundamental compliance and performance related roles and responsibilities of directors
The Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors will provide participants with an understanding of fundamental compliance and performance related roles and responsibilities of directors, specifically in the areas of governance, risk, financial performance and strategy.
The course is designed for first time directors or aspiring directors considering taking a position on a not-for-profit board. Executives at not-for-profits will also gain a deeper understanding of the functions of their boards.
This program is suitable for:
Participants will gain an understanding of fundamental compliance and performance related roles and responsibilities of not-for-profit directors, specifically in the areas of governance, risk, financial performance and strategy.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
The course is taught in an interactive manner by a facilitator with extensive real world experience in the not-for-profit sector.
The one and a half includes the following three modules:
Duties and Responsibilities of the Not-for-Profit Director
Gain an understanding of the role of the not-for-profit director in governing the organisation and how this differs to the for-profit sector.
Strategy and Risk for the Not-for-Profit Director
Appreciate the director's role in setting and overseeing strategy whilst monitoring risk.
Finance for the Not-for-Profit Director
Learn to interpret the major elements of financial statements and the linkages between them to evaluate the financial performance of the organisation.
Participants who enrol in the full program (all three courses) will also receive complimentary access to Interpreting Financial Statements (eLearning course) and a recording of The Role of the Not-for-Profit Director webinar.
To further support your learning and provide you with the flexibility to develop your skills in your own time, participants who enrol in the full program (all three courses) will also receive complimentary access to Interpreting Financial Statements (eLearning course) and a recording of The Role of the Not-for-Profit Director webinar. It is recommended participants access these resources prior to attending the program.
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