Ensuring sustainability by sourcing funding, complying with the latest legislation and effectively managing your finances

24^th & 25^th May 2016, The Wanderers Club, Illovo, Johannesburg

In the coming months and years, the not-for-profit sector will become increasingly important in securing the well-being and dignity of millions of South Africans. However, despite the hard work and best intentions of the men and women behind these organisations, all too often they find that their lack of experience in the financial, management and compliance aspects of running an NPO means that they struggle to make the impact that they are seeking.

This conference, our 3rd annual and the largest event in SA focused on the not-for-profit sector, aims to identify and overcome the specific challenges of operating an NPO, NPC, PBO or NGO, particularly in today’s difficult economic environment.

Over two days, our experienced presenters - some from the non-profit world, others with appropriate business experience - will offer you practical advice and guidance that will enable you to better manage your organisation, thereby improving your ability to service your causes and communities.

Based on extensive research with NPO activists in the field, we have put together an exciting and comprehensive programme covering business skills, funding mechanisms, marketing and communications, government policy, governance and compliance, project success and much more.

For full details of the programme and speakers click here.

Topics to be discussed

• Effective fundraising strategies
• Understanding the role of the social enterprise model
• Applying productive internal and external communication strategies
• Recruiting and building effective teams within your financial constraints
• Understanding and applying the unique tax position available to you
• Choosing the most appropriate structures for your new NPO and managing the registration process
• Making use of modern media channels for effective PR and public engagement
• Understanding the responsibilities and benefits of effective and transparent governance
• Applying the correct procedures to financial control and financial reporting
• Building project and organisational sustainability

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Speakers

Ari Searlis, CEO, QuadPara Association of South Africa

Grace Matlaphe, CEO, Smart Start

Abonga Nkwelo, PR specialist, LIV Village

Itumeleng Komanyane, Country Co-ordinator, Sonke Gender Justice

Zani Prinsloo, Employee Relations Officer, Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders)

Mzuvukile KasheChief Director: Non Profit Organisations, Department of Social Development

Luyanda Ngonyamahief Directorate: NPO Compliance Monitoring,Department of Social Development

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Who should attend

• CEOs, MDs, FDs, General Managers, Financial Managers, Operations Managers, HR Managers, Marketing Managers from NPOs, NPCs and PBOs
• Accountants and lawyers who have NPO clients or who are looking to acquire clients in this sector

CPD

Attendance of one day will accrue 8 hours’ CPD for members of a relevant professional body such as ACCA, SAICA, AAT, SAIPA, SAIBA, IAC, CIS, ICBA, LSSA, FPI, and the IBA.

Attendance of the full conference will accrue 16 CPD hours.