Master of Social Sciences (Non-Profit Management) | Department of Social Work and Social Administration

MNPM7008

NGO Board Governance and Development (6 credits)

[6 CREDITS]

 

Introduction

This course presents an overview of nonprofit governance and issues of accountability that affect organisational performance from the structure, functions and composition of Boards to the individual fiduciary responsibility of each member. Topics covered include best practices on Board selection based on competency modelling; Board training and development, including working with cross-sectoral partners; collaboration and consensus building, how to assess Board performance and transformation of Boards.