Learn and understand the essentials for proper functioning of NPOs.
A 1-month online course on GOVERNANCE designed for Board members and senior leaders of NPOs / Churches.
Registration Closed
Course Outline
Unit 1
An Introduction to Governance
  • Meaning of Governance
  • Definitions
  • Corporate Governance
  • Non-Profit Governance
  • Biblical Perspective on Governance
Unit 2
Roles & Functions of Governance
  • Vision Development & Strategic Planning
  • Accompaniment to the Management
  • Policy Making & Monitoring
  • Responding to Accountability Dimensions
  • Best Practices
Unit 3
Financial Governance for NPOs
  • Importance of Financial Management for Governance
  • Components of Financial Management Systems
  • Setting up high-quality Financial Management Systems
  • Governance Structures for Good Financial Management
  • Ensuring Proper Legal Compliance
Unit 4
An Improvement Process for Governance
  • Studying the status of Governance
  • Self-Appraisal of Governance Performance
  • Board Orientation and Board Retreats
  • Identifying Areas for Enhancing the Effectiveness
  • A Governance Improvement Plan and Follow-up
Mode of Study

On successful registration, you will be given acces to CIM's online learning platform where you will be able to:


Evaluation will be calculated based on your participation in the orientation webinar, quizzes, assignments and final presentation.
Sanjay Patra
Meet your Faculty
Dr (CA) Sanjay Patra is the Executive Director of Financial Management Service Foundation (FMSF), since 1999. As a Resource person and a trainer in Financial Management, legal compliance and governance in NGOs, he has facilitated more than 100 workshops in India and various parts of the world. Associated with evaluations of many development projects in South Asia, he has also been a part of the task group of the Planning Commission of India to draft the National Policy on Voluntary Sector in 2005 and part of the study group set up by the ICAI to draft “Guidance Audit for NGOs” in 2007.
Batch starts on 20 November 2021. Registration closed.
FAQs
What is the duration of this course?
It is a 1 Month online course. The course will begin from 20 November 2021.
How many live sessions will be there?
There will be two live sessions via Zoom. One at the beginning of the course, and one at the end.
Is this a University program? Will I get a certificate at the end of this course?
No. This is not a University Program. On successful completion of this 1-month course, you will be given a digital certificate from CIM.
What is the course fee?
The total course fee is Rs 2,360(incl. GST).
How can I access the course content and submit my assignments?
An account will be created for you on our online learning platform, through which you can login and access the course content, submit assignments and see your grades.