Executive Diploma in Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) Board Governance and Strategic Services Planning

Effective governance and accountability take place in the organizations no matter what the company size and the nature of business they are. Corporate governance is about how to ensure the appropriate processes and structures are in place to direct and manage an organization’s operations and activities so as to ensure that they function well locally and globally.

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operate in a competitive and ever-changing environment. It is characterized by the limited availability of financial resources which puts their organizational sustainability under pressure. Financial sustainability, in particular, is a key concern for many NGOs worldwide, primarily due to their reliance on grant and donor funding model. Self-generated source of income by using social enterprise models provides an opportunity for NGOs to attain financial sustainability and independence. The statistic shows the growing risks and the need for a strategic rethink. In the face of dramatically increased demand, too many NGOs are competing for insufficient funds, while local governments and donors are demanding more accountability.

This programme will highlight the key elements of board governance, board leadership, and board management for a legal-and-compliance-driven organization. The ultimate goal of good governance is to ensure the effectiveness, credibility and viability of the organization. While earning profits is not the primary motivation behind the NGOs, revenue still plays an essential role in the sustainability of the venture. Financial decision making is vital to every organization. Sustainable revenue is focused how the NGOs reinvest profits into their social mission. It also covers the identification of risk and its implementation of strategies that the NGOs may encounter. Cases shall be shared during the lectures.

1. To give cohorts an understanding of the strategic direction of developing overall governance model with creating cultural value-driven enterprise;
2. To share and critically analyze the key aspects of the governance framework to maintain effectiveness, credibility and viability of the organization;
3. To enrich cohort’s governance knowledge; to review a strategic and policy setting; and to develop