Part 1: e-Learning Modules (16 Hours)
The 10 e-Learning modules in the SGOOD 2.0 programme (8 core modules plus introductory and capstone modules) address key governance challenges and opportunities faced by board directors of NPOs. These modules aim to build strategic, fiduciary and leadership capabilities needed to serve effectively on NPO boards.
- SGD: Board Essentials
Build a foundational understanding of Singapore’s charity sector, the critical role of boards in governance and how effective board leadership strengthens accountability and stakeholder trust.
- SGD1: Board Leadership and Dynamics
Lead with purpose by mastering board roles, cultivating a high-performing board culture, and enabling sustained impact through strategic succession and evaluation.
- SGD2: Board and Management Dynamics
Foster strategic, trust-based partnerships between boards and management by clarifying roles, strengthening communication and addressing engagement challenges for effective governance.
- SGD3: Strategy and Board Performance
Drive strategic impact by setting long-term direction, aligning resources with the mission and enhancing board effectiveness through structured planning and oversight.
- SGD4: Human Capital
Shape a purpose-driven, future-ready workforce by aligning human capital strategy with organisational goals, fostering a values-based culture and ensuring accountability across staff and volunteer engagement.
- SGD5: Fundraising, Outreach and Advocacy
Integrate fundraising, outreach and advocacy into board-level strategy to build donor trust, deepen stakeholder engagement and advance sustainable philanthropy for long-term mission impact.
- SGD6: Financial Governance
Ensure financial stewardship by understanding board responsibilities in compliance, budgeting, oversight and reserves management to uphold transparency, accountability and sustainability.
- SGD7: Risk Governance
Strengthen board oversight of risk by clarifying governance responsibilities, addressing emerging risks including digital and environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, and guiding the development of systems that build resilience and support strategic decision-making.
- SGD8: User Centric Services
Promote empathy-driven governance by embedding user insights into board strategy, decisions and oversight to ensure services are inclusive, relevant and impactful.
- SGD: Futures
Prepare charity boards to be future-ready by anticipating emerging trends, enhancing strategic foresight and adopting forward-looking practices in ESG, digital transformation and collaborative governance to drive lasting social impact.
Part 2: In-Person Learning Day (8 Hours)
Participants are required to attend at least one of the facilitated in-person learning days, held twice during the programme, which serves as a capstone experience for participants. These sessions delve into real-world case studies drawn from the 10 e-Learning modules, enabling attendees to:
- Apply governance principles in practical, scenario-based discussions.
- Share diverse perspectives and boardroom experiences.
- Reflect on challenges and solutions in a collaborative setting.
- Deepen their understanding of complex issues such as board dynamics, risk oversight, financial stewardship and user-centric decision making.
Participants will also benefit from peer learning and networking opportunities, fostering connections with fellow board directors across the nonprofit sector and strengthening the governance ecosystem.
It is mandatory for participants to complete Part 1 (all e-Learning modules) and Part 2 (attend one in-person session) to fulfil the completion criteria for the SGOOD 2.0 programme.