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

Name: Good Intentions Are Not Enough: Governance and Controls in the NPO Sector - cpd.myciba.org
SKU: ETH017
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Non profit organisations operate on trust. Weak governance and controls destroy that trust quickly. This session explains how failures occur.

Date:

9 September, 2026

Time:

14:00

Hours:

1 hour

CPD Units:

Category:

Ethics

Group:

Channel 2: Growth

Format:

Live Event

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

R230,00 VAT incl.

Product 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.