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.

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

01The Distinct Demands of Development Leadership
02Leading With Mission and Purpose
03Balancing Impact and Sustainability
04Managing Donors, Boards and Communities
05Building Committed Teams on Limited Budgets
06Governance and Accountability in Practice
07Financial Stewardship for Leaders
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

Dates	Venue	Days	Fee
17 to 19 Aug 2026	Kampala	3	US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026	Dar es Salaam	3	US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026	Pretoria	3	R13,000
7 to 9 Sep 2026	Cape Town	3	R13,000
21 to 23 Sep 2026	Online	3	US$900
28 to 30 Sep 2026	Mozambique	3	US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026	Cairo	3	US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026	Accra	3	US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026	Lusaka	3	US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026	Kigali	3	US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026	Nairobi	3	US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026	Durban	3	R13,000
16 to 18 Nov 2026	Johannesburg	3	R13,000
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026	Mauritius	3	US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026	Dubai	3	US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026	Lagos	3	US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026	Harare	3	US$1,500

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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We can run Executive Leadership for the NGO and Development Sector privately for your team, on your dates and built around your own systems. Group delivery is usually more cost effective from about six delegates.

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