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