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Good Intentions Are Not Enough: Governance and Controls in the NPO Sector

Date:

9 September, 2026

Time:

14:00

Hours:

1 hour

CPD Units:

2

Category:

Ethics

Group:

Channel 2: Growth

Format:

Live Event

Non profit organisations operate on trust. Weak governance and controls destroy that trust quickly. This session explains how failures occur. 

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R230,00 VAT incl.

Event Information

NPOs often rely on good intentions rather than strong systems. This creates risk. This session focuses on governance, compliance, and internal controls in the NPO environment. Weak oversight, poor documentation, and unclear accountability regularly lead to funding issues and reputational damage. Understanding how governance and controls should function helps professionals support sustainability and protect trust. Strong structures protect donors, beneficiaries, and professionals alike. 

Presenter/s

Leana van der Merwe
Leana: Leana van der Merwe, with 18+ years in accounting and corporate governance, Leana leads technical support at CIBA and is a recognized thought leader in regulatory compliance.

What will set you apart

  • Governance responsibilities in NPOs 
  • Common compliance failures 
  • Why internal controls matter 
  • Where accountability breaks down 
  • How poor controls affect funding 
  • Where professionals are exposed 

Event breakdown

  • Governance in the NPO sector 
  • Compliance responsibilities 
  • Internal control basics 
  • Common failures 
  • Accountability structures 
  • Impact on funding 
  • Strengthening controls 
  • Professional responsibility 

Certificate

The following event is awarded 2 CPD units in Ethics.