An essential workshop for volunteers, committee and staff of not-for-profits seeking to build skills and knowledge in best practice governance, improve operation and lead their community group with high impact, confidence and compliance.

Date & Costs

Date – 12 August, 2025 | 8.30am arrival for a 9am – 4pm workshop.

Venue – The Hilton Garden Inn, Toll Place, Albany WA

Cost – with the support of the CBH Group, this training is provided free of charge to community not-for-profit groups as part of their Community Investment program.

Catering and course workshop materials are included.

Content

A practical and interactive workshop for current and aspiring not for profit Board members, inclusive of templates.

Understanding Governance

• Introduction to governance and the Associations Act WA

Roles and Responsibilities of the Board

• Duties and responsibilities of Board members
• Managing employees and volunteers of your not for profit
• Reviewing performance of the Board

Navigating Key Documents

• Understanding and developing documents necessary for a high standard of governance

Running an Effective Meeting

• Understanding the role of the Chair
• Setting an agenda, writing minutes
• Making meetings effective

Understanding not-for-profit finances and risk

• Identify risk and implement mitigation strategies
• Interpret financials and reports