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Improving Leadership, Governance and Risk Management in Nonprofit Organisations Specialisation

Why Choose Improving Leadership, Governance and Risk Management in Nonprofit Organisations Specialisation Training Cours... The outline covers Introduction to the Non-profit Organizations’ Leadership & Governance, Govern...

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Improving Leadership, Governance and Risk Management in Nonprofit Organisations Specialisation
Next online class Live virtual classroom 14 - 18 December 2026 · €1,815 + VAT Next classroom session Barcelona 14 - 18 December 2026 · €2,315 + VAT

Your week at a glance

  1. Day 1 Introduction to the Non-profit Organizations’ Leadership & Governance
  2. Day 2 Governance; What is it about? Key Principles of Good Governance
  3. Day 3 Embedding Risk Management into the Corporate Governance Culture
  4. Day 4 Three-way Relationship of Risk Management, Compliance & Internal Audit to Strengthen Governance
  5. Day 5 Non-Profit Boards’ Risks

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  • 5 days
  • 09:00–14:00
  • Certificate of attendance

Classroom sessions

  1. 14–18 Dec 2026

    Barcelona

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  2. 18–22 Jan 2027

    Dubai

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  3. 15–19 Feb 2027

    Amsterdam

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  4. 15–19 Mar 2027

    Istanbul

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  5. 19–23 Apr 2027

    Rome

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  6. 17–21 May 2027

    Istanbul

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  7. 21–25 Jun 2027

    Cape Town

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  8. 19–23 Jul 2027

    Barcelona

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  9. 16–20 Aug 2027

    Geneva

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  10. 20–24 Sep 2027

    Amsterdam

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  11. 18–22 Oct 2027

    Istanbul

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  12. 15–19 Nov 2027

    Rome

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  13. 20–24 Dec 2027

    Istanbul

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  1. 14–18 Dec 2026

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  2. 18–22 Jan 2027

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  3. 15–19 Feb 2027

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  4. 15–19 Mar 2027

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  5. 19–23 Apr 2027

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  6. 17–21 May 2027

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  7. 21–25 Jun 2027

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  8. 19–23 Jul 2027

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  9. 16–20 Aug 2027

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  10. 20–24 Sep 2027

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  11. 18–22 Oct 2027

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  13. 20–24 Dec 2027

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Introduction

Course overview

Why Choose Improving Leadership, Governance and Risk Management in Nonprofit Organisations Specialisation Training Course?

This Improving Leadership, Governance and Risk Management in Nonprofit Organisations Specialisation training course is structured to enhance full understanding of the ideologies and methods of Corporate Governance, Leadership & Management mechanisms, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Internal Audit and Risk-based Compliance in one program. It will explain Governance tools, its added value, the obstacles and how to implement it practically and successfully in a Non-Profit organization.

This Improving Leadership, Governance and Risk Management in Nonprofit Organisations Specialisation training course will feature:

Introduction to the Nonprofit Organizations, Leadership & Governance and the Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process

Governance: What is it about? Key Principles of Good Governance

Embedding Risk Management into the Corporate Governance Culture

Risk Management, Compliance & Internal Audit Triangle that strengthen Governance

Risk of Poor Strategic Boards & Poor Strategic Thinking and Planning

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What you will achieve

Learning objectives

  • Explain how and why leadership is one of the fundamental elements of management used in meeting business objectives and key performance indicators
  • Understand risk management and how risks are identified, evaluated, and managed in support of the strategic, business, operational and project strategies of the nonprofit organization
  • Obtain a more in-depth look at the roles and responsibilities of boards of directors in the governance of nonprofit organizations
  • Master more skills of internal audit, controls and compliance roles for nonprofits
  • Learn how effective boards of directors should carry out their roles and responsibilities

Who should attend

Target audience

  • This Improving Leadership, Governance and Risk Management in Nonprofit Organisations Specialisation training course is designed for those with an interest in the nonprofit sector, nonprofit organizations, governance and leadership. This specialization is designed for those looking for professional development in the area of nonprofit governance, Public Administration and Business Administration.
  • Middle Management of non-profit organizations
  • Strategic Planners and Business Analysts
  • Finance Professionals
  • Risk Managers
  • Internal Control Officers and Auditors

Complete course outline

Five focused days of learning and application

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Day 1

Introduction to the Non-profit Organizations’ Leadership & Governance

  1. The Differences Between Nonprofit and For-Profit Organizations
  2. Nonprofit Management and Leadership focused on issues specific to nonprofits
  3. Effective Boards and Effective Board Members
  4. Coffee break
  5. Effective Boards and Effective Board Members (continued)
  6. Leadership competencies that will enable you to help boards achieve higher levels of effectiveness
  7. Nonprofit boards’ multiple roles and responsibilities
  8. 7 Nonprofit Leadership Competencies

Day 2

Governance; What is it about? Key Principles of Good Governance

  1. Why is corporate governance a must, not “nice to have”
  2. What are the main requirements of a sound governance?
  3. What are the most importance Governance Committees?
  4. What are the obstacles and barriers to implement effective governance?
  5. Coffee break
  6. What are the obstacles and barriers to implement effective governance? (continued)
  7. Why non-profit organizations need governance?
  8. What is the added value of implementing governance in non-profits?

Day 3

Embedding Risk Management into the Corporate Governance Culture

  1. What is ERM; Fundamental Concepts of Enterprise Risk Management
  2. Steps of ERM: Identification, Assessment, Mitigation, Monitoring and Reposting
  3. Operational, financial, liquidity, legal, systemic, fraudulent and non-compliance risks
  4. Coffee break
  5. Operational, financial, liquidity, legal, systemic, fraudulent and non-compliance risks (continued)
  6. Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and Heat Map
  7. Risk Taxonomies and ERM Challenges
  8. Risk Appetite Framework (RAF)- Risk Appetite Statement (RAS)

Day 4

Three-way Relationship of Risk Management, Compliance & Internal Audit to Strengthen Governance

  1. The Fundamental Differences and Importance of its Convergence
  2. Overlapping: Healthy or Wasteful? Cooperation among these functions
  3. New Trend in Audit: Risk-based Internal Audit
  4. Coffee break
  5. New Trend in Audit: Risk-based Internal Audit (continued)
  6. How and why audit units move into Risk-based Audit programs
  7. Risk-based Compliance: Definition, Responsibilities and Goals
  8. Anti-Money laundering and Terrorism Finance Combatting in Non-profits

Day 5

Non-Profit Boards’ Risks

  1. Role and Responsibilities of Board members: Strategic boards and strategic members
  2. Role of strategic planning and thinking in driving organization's sustainable growth for within the context of sustainable development
  3. Developing strategic planning culture is required to uphold organizations’ growth
  4. Coffee break
  5. Developing strategic planning culture is required to uphold organizations’ growth (continued)
  6. Connecting challenges with strategic objectives
  7. Questions a Leader should be equipped with to Drive Organizations
  8. Questions to be asked for both Internal and External Auditors

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Improving Leadership, Governance and Risk Management in Nonprofit Organisations Specialisation

Next session: 14 - 18 December 2026, Barcelona

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What does Improving Leadership, Governance and Risk Management in Nonprofit Organisations Specialisation cover?

This course covers Leadership and Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.

When is the next available session?

The next scheduled session starts on 14 - 18 December 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.

Who should attend this course?

This Improving Leadership, Governance and Risk Management in Nonprofit Organisations Specialisation training course is designed for those with an interest in the nonprofit sector, nonprofit organizations, governance and leadership. This specialization is designed for those looking for professional development in the area of nonprofit governance, Public Administration and Business Administration., Middle Management of non-profit organizations, Strategic Planners and Business Analysts

Is bilingual course delivery available?

Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.

How can I register for a session?

Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.

Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?

Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.

Where are classroom sessions delivered?

Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Dubai, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Rome, Cape Town, Geneva.

How long is the training programme?

The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).