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Executive Leadership for the NGO and Development Sector

Leading a non profit or development organisation demands a distinct blend of mission focus, donor accountability and people leadership. This programme addresses the specific pressures facing executive directors and senior managers in the African development sector, where impact must be delivered under tight funding and complex stakeholder expectations. It strengthens the leadership behind sustainable, well governed organisations.

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What you will be able to do

  • Lead an organisation around a clear mission while meeting donor demands.
  • Balance programme impact, financial sustainability and staff wellbeing.
  • Manage relationships with boards, donors, government and communities.
  • Build and retain committed teams despite funding and salary constraints.
  • Strengthen governance and accountability in a development organisation.
  • Position the organisation for long term relevance and resilience.

Course outline

  1. 01The Distinct Demands of Development Leadership
  2. 02Leading With Mission and Purpose
  3. 03Balancing Impact and Sustainability
  4. 04Managing Donors, Boards and Communities
  5. 05Building Committed Teams on Limited Budgets
  6. 06Governance and Accountability in Practice
  7. 07Financial Stewardship for Leaders
  8. 08Positioning for Long Term Resilience

Who should attend

This course is aimed at executive directors, programme heads and senior managers in NGOs, foundations and development organisations across Africa.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
13 to 15 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000Register
14 to 16 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000Register
19 to 21 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000Register
20 to 22 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000Register
21 to 23 Oct 2026Windhoek3US$1,500Register
26 to 28 Oct 2026Gaborone3US$1,500Register
27 to 29 Oct 2026Maseru3US$1,500Register
28 to 30 Oct 2026Mbabane3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Nov 2026Lusaka3US$1,500Register
3 to 5 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500Register
4 to 6 Nov 2026Lilongwe3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Nov 2026Blantyre3US$1,500Register
10 to 12 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500Register
11 to 13 Nov 2026Nairobi3US$1,500Register
16 to 18 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500Register
17 to 19 Nov 2026Kigali3US$1,500Register
18 to 20 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500Register
23 to 25 Nov 2026Accra3US$1,500Register
24 to 26 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500Register
25 to 27 Nov 2026Cairo3US$1,500Register
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Mauritius3US$1,500Register
1 to 3 Dec 2026Dubai3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Dec 2026Online3US$900Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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