Governance Basics – Free Online Course

The SCOPE project is aimed at third sector staff and volunteers in need of capacity building, skills development and recognition of non-formal learning, particularly those who are socially excluded in such a way that it is difficult for them to access training opportunities. The SCOPE project began in 2018. 6 organisations from 5 EU member countries collaborated in the development and evaluation of an online platform, learning content and a validation system. It aims to address the need for free, high quality educational resources, increased recognition for the wider third sector and the unique skills of its members.

Learn about the role and responsibilities of the governing body and how you can go about governing effectively. Whether you are a governing body member, a staff member or volunteer, this module will help you to understand the importance of good governance in your organisation.

Governance is all about how your organisation is run, directed and controlled; in other words, it is about oversight. To succeed and be sustainable, an organisation needs to be well governed. This short module will take you through the basics of what governance means in a small nonprofit organisation. You will learn about the role and responsibilities of the governing body and what it means to govern effectively. Whether you are a governing body member, a staff member or volunteer, this module will help you to understand how the organisation works and how good governance contributes to the success of your cause.

Topics covered:

• What is a governing body?
• How does the organisation work together?
• What does the governing body do?
• What do the regulations say?
• What makes a governing body effective?