Introduction to Governance for Non Profit Organisations

 

huddl invites you to join us for a free workshop covering the key principles of good governance for non-profit organisations. Led by experienced facilitator Wayne Hudson, this workshop will look at governance best practice and is designed to help you understand your role and responsibilities as a board member.

 

In this workshop we will discuss:

 

• The fundamentals of governance 
• Defining board roles and responsibilities  
• Board composition and structure 
• Risk management 
• Tips for running productive meetings 
• Key policies that every organisation should have in place

 

This workshop is ideal for individuals who are new to governance, looking to step into a governance role or anyone interested in refreshing their skills. This course would also benefit those in management roles within a non-profit organisation who want to work with their boards more effectively.

 

Queenstown 

When: Thursday 20 March
Time: 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm
Where: Salvation Army Queenstown, 8 Pin Oak Avenue, Frankton 

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Wanaka 

When: Wednesday 2 April 
Time: 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm
Where: Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street, Wanaka

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Alexandra 

When: Wednesday 9 April
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Where: Alexandra Community House, 14/20 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra

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Cromwell 

When: 30 April
Time: 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm
Where: Otago Polytechnic, Cromwell Town Campus, Crn Molyneux Ave and Erris Street, Room 8 

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About Wayne Hudson 

 

With over 35 years of experience as a lawyer, Wayne is now a legal consultant through WHIPIT Limited, a company that assists technology start-up companies in preparing for growth, investment and sale.  Although he no longer holds a practising certificate, Wayne still provides general commercial, corporate and contractual advice to many technology companies.  

Wayne is also a mentor, director, and advisory board member of several startup companies and on a volunteer basis, also serves on a number of committees and trust boards in the Queenstown Lakes District and provides governance advice to local not-for-profit organisations