Managing and Leading High Performing Charities
About This Course
High-performing charities are built on strong governance, financial sustainability, and effective stakeholder engagement. In an era of increasing regulatory scrutiny and shifting donor expectations, charity leaders must develop leadership and management competencies to navigate complex challenges while advancing their mission. First launched in 2019, this enhanced 2.5-day executive course has been refined to focus on the core competencies that drive high-performing charities.
Designed for board directors and senior management, this program equips participants with practical insights aligned with Singapore’s Charities Act, regulatory framework, AML compliance standards, best practices in fundraising and volunteer management. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and applied exercises, participants will develop skills in strategic decision-making, risk governance, and stakeholder engagement.
The course culminates in a closed-door dialogue with a senior delegate from The Charity Council or the Commissioner of Charities, providing first-hand insights into emerging governance expectations, public accountability, and compliance requirements that shape the charity sector’s future.
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
• Demonstrate understanding of diverse leadership styles in nonprofit management and their role in ethical governance.
• Evaluate governance standards and regulatory requirements, including the Charities Act, AML guidelines, and charity self-assessment frameworks.
• Assess risk in fundraising, governance, and volunteer management, applying the Risk Management Framework and Cycle of Inference to mitigate threats.
• Understand the financial responsibilities of board and management, ensuring compliance with stewardship and donor accountability principles.
• Develop strategies for effective volunteer engagement, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community impact.
B. Key Skills (Practical Component)
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
• Apply ethical decision-making models to board and management dilemmas in charity operations.
• Conduct self-assessment using the Charity Transparency Framework and Governance Evaluation Checklist, ensuring alignment with the Code of Governance.
• Develop fundraising models that balance financial sustainability and donor trust.
• Foster cross-sector collaboration and collective impact through stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Enhance volunteer recruitment and retention strategies to improve community participation.
Entry Requirements
Existing employee or volunteer of a charity organisation