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Training Courses

Empowering NGOs: Governance, Sustainability & Social Entrepreneurship

Course Code
ML109
Category
Management And Leadership
Course ID
2931
Course Outline

Course Overview

The DIXONTECH Empowering NGOs: Governance, Sustainability & Social Entrepreneurship programme is designed to strengthen the institutional capacity, leadership effectiveness, and long-term sustainability of non-governmental organizations. The course integrates good governance principles, strategic management, financial sustainability, and social entrepreneurship to enable NGOs to deliver measurable social impact, strengthen accountability, and innovate responsibly. Participants gain practical tools to design sustainable models, mobilize resources, and drive community-centered change.

TRAINING TOPICS

  • Governance principles and accountability in NGOs
  • Strategic planning and impact-driven management
  • Financial sustainability and resource mobilization
  • Social entrepreneurship and innovation for NGOs
  • Partnership building and stakeholder engagement
  • Monitoring, evaluation, and results-based reporting

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

  • Apply good governance frameworks within NGOs
  • Strengthen leadership, accountability, and oversight mechanisms
  • Design sustainable and innovative NGO initiatives
  • Develop diversified funding and resource mobilization strategies
  • Build strategic partnerships for greater social impact
  • Foster social entrepreneurship within non-profit contexts
  • Measure, report, and communicate development results effectively

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

  • NGO directors and senior managers
  • Program and project leaders
  • Development and policy officers
  • Fundraising and partnership specialists
  • Social entrepreneurs and innovators
  • Board members and trustees
  • Monitoring and evaluation professionals

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The DIXONTECH methodology combines real-world case studies, facilitated workshops, peer-learning activities, and practical simulations. Participants work on actual NGO scenarios, develop governance and sustainability plans, and apply social entrepreneurship tools to strengthen organizational resilience, transparency, and long-term impact.

DAY 1

GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN NGOS

  • Understanding NGO governance frameworks and models
  • Roles and responsibilities of boards, management, and leadership
  • Principles of transparency, ethics, and accountability
  • Building participatory and inclusive decision-making processes
  • Strengthening governance structures and internal controls
  • Managing compliance with local and international standards
  • Evaluating governance effectiveness and maturity

DAY 2

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY

  • Defining organizational vision, mission, and values
  • Developing strategic and operational plans
  • Linking sustainability to mission and impact objectives
  • Identifying organizational risks and mitigation strategies
  • Building internal capacity for long-term growth
  • Monitoring progress against strategic goals
  • Embedding sustainability into daily NGO operations

DAY 3

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION

  • Understanding social entrepreneurship concepts and models
  • Designing social business models for NGOs
  • Using innovation to address complex social challenges
  • Balancing mission integrity with financial sustainability
  • Leveraging technology for social impact
  • Scaling innovative solutions responsibly
  • Learning from successful global social enterprises

DAY 4

FUNDING, PARTNERSHIPS, AND DONOR RELATIONS

  • Exploring funding sources and diversification strategies
  • Developing grant proposals and social investment cases
  • Managing donor relations and reporting requirements
  • Building strategic partnerships with key stakeholders
  • Engaging corporate, governmental, and community partners
  • Negotiating shared-value collaborations
  • Strengthening community participation and ownership

DAY 5

IMPACT MEASUREMENT AND FUTURE-READY NGOS

  • Designing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems
  • Tracking performance, outcomes, and learning indicators
  • Communicating impact to donors, partners, and communities
  • Building a culture of continuous improvement
  • Developing leadership succession and knowledge transfer plans
  • Using digital tools for transparency and engagement
  • Creating long-term NGO sustainability roadmaps

 

 

Course Schedule

Discounts and Registration

Group & Corporate Discounts:
Available for companies enrolling multiple participants to help maximize ROI.
Individual Discounts:
Offered to self-sponsored participants who pay in full and upfront.
Registration Process:
Corporate nominations must go through the client’s HR or Training department.
Self-nominations must be prepaid via the “payment by self” option.
Confirmation:
All registrations are subject to DIXONTECH’s approval and seat availability.
Refunds:
Provided in case of course cancellation or no seat availability.
Tax Responsibility:
Clients are responsible for any local taxes in their country.