SayPro Governance for NPOs Programme 3-Day Capacity Building Training Catalogue

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Introduction

The SayPro Governance for NPOs Programme is a specialized 3-day capacity-building training designed to empower nonprofit organizations (NPOs) with essential governance, compliance, and strategic leadership skills. This course is tailored for NPO leaders, board members, and executives who seek to enhance their organization’s sustainability, accountability, and impact.

Training Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will:

Understand NPO governance structures and best practices
Learn about legal and regulatory compliance for NPOs
Strengthen financial management and accountability
Develop strategic decision-making and leadership capabilities
Enhance stakeholder engagement and fundraising strategies
Apply monitoring and evaluation (M&E) techniques for good governance

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of NPO Governance

Module 1: Understanding Governance in NPOs

Importance of governance in nonprofit organizations
Governance vs. management: Key distinctions
Principles of good governance

Module 2: Legal & Regulatory Compliance

NPO registration, reporting, and tax requirements
Key South African legal frameworks governing NPOs
Ethical governance and accountability

Module 3: Board Roles, Responsibilities & Structures

Board composition and leadership roles
Board meetings, decision-making processes
Conflict resolution and governance best practices

Activity: Develop a governance structure for your NPO

Day 2: Financial & Strategic Governance

Module 4: Financial Oversight & Risk Management

Budgeting and financial planning for NPOs
Financial transparency and donor expectations
Risk management and fraud prevention

Module 5: Strategic Planning & Organizational Leadership

Setting mission-aligned goals and objectives
Decision-making frameworks for NPOs
Monitoring performance and impact assessment

Module 6: Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy

Building strong relationships with donors, government, and communities
Public relations and social media governance
Technology tools for governance and communication

Activity: Develop a stakeholder engagement strategy

Day 3: Sustainability & Governance Best Practices

Module 7: Leadership, Ethics & Change Management

Strengthening governance culture within an NPO
Leadership transitions and succession planning
Crisis management and sustainability strategies

Module 8: Monitoring & Evaluation for Governance

Governance performance indicators and compliance tracking
Reporting and impact measurement best practices
Case studies on governance excellence in NPOs

Final Session: Governance Action Plan & Certification

Summary of key learnings
Drafting an actionable governance improvement plan
Certification ceremony

Who Should Attend?

This training is ideal for:

Board Members and Trustees
NPO Executive Directors & Senior Managers
Compliance & Governance Officers
Fundraising and Finance Teams
Social Entrepreneurs and Community Leaders

Training Methodology

Our training combines:

Interactive presentations and discussions
Case studies of successful NPO governance models
Practical exercises, group work, and peer learning
Real-world applications through governance action plans

Assessment & Certification

Participants will be assessed through:

Daily assignments and interactive exercises
Submission of a governance action plan
Upon completion, participants will receive a SayPro Certificate of Completion