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SEMINAR OBJECTIVES

• To gain a broad understanding of the various NGO legal entities, the pros and cons of each
• To appreciate the responsibilities and risks of Directors/Trustees and how to keep them accountable
• How to effectively implement systems / controls to ensure the integrity of your organization
• To understand the scope and importance of reporting to various stakeholders
• To gain insight into the complex ethical scenarios NPO’s are faced with and how to deal with it
• To network and share lessons with other organizations

PRESENTER BIOS: Daniel Steenkamp is a senior programme manager at Bertha Centre for Innovation at the University of Cape Town. He is also a senior business advisor, specialising in financial management, business strategy, internationalisation, business optimisation, management and leadership development. He is also a Chartered Accountant and registered auditor. He is also a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA(SA). Holding an MBA in business strategy from Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and he is particularly passionate about social enterprise development in emerging economies.

Lisa Thompson Smeddle, holds Master’s and Honours degrees in Sustainable Development from Stellenbosch University in South Africa, and an Honours degree in Social Sciences from Chapman University in California. She is the Director of the USA and RSA registered Sustainable Development Network & African Sustainability Academy. She has 30 years’ experience working in the non-profit sector in southern Africa. She acted as sustainability advisor to Family Health International (FHI360), an Umbrella Grants Mechanism managing a $93million USAID/PEPFAR grant in South Africa. Lisa was also the Programme Coordinator for the Sustainability Institute and course designer/lecturer at Stellenbosch University. She has worked as a consultant with international, African and South African aid and government agencies, Universities and more.