As the non-profit sector continues to evolve, effective governance has never been more important. A knowledgeable and engaged board is one of the most valuable assets an organisation can have.
This workshop is a great introduction to governance for new governing group members and a great opportunity to keep up to date for experienced group members. Most importantly, focus is on the whole group having the same understanding of what’s involved and agreeing how you want governance
to work for your organisation.
Expect practical advice, real-world examples, and clear guidance you can apply straight away—without the jargon and technical language that often make governance feel more complicated than it needs to be.
Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
Time: 9:30am to 4:00pm
Cost: FREE for Volunteering Hawke’s Bay member organisations thanks to the generous support of Hastings District Council. Take advantage of this professional development opportunity valued at $900—at no cost to your organisation.
Location: Hastings Baptist Church, 300 Karamu Road, Hastings
Facilitator: Megan Thorn, Exult - Helping Not for Profits Grow
Ideally to get the most out of the workshop at least 80% of your board and the organisation's manager/person responsible for day-to-day running should attend so everyone’s on the same page.
Click here to read a full outline of the workshop plus our Terms & Conditions for this workshop.
Interested? Places are limited to six organisations. Please submit your expression of interest here by Friday 21 August 2026.
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