Community Sector Chairs
Community Sector Chairs
Learn the roles and responsibilities of the board chair
Community Sector Chairs is a three-session program designed to help new and aspiring Board Chairs understand their role on the board, and their responsibilities to the board.
The sessions will cover the Chair's role in:
- The Chair’s role in governance and leadership (session 1)
- Making healthy decisions in the board room (session 2)
- Leading an organisation beyond meetings (session 3)
Participants will learn alongside other community sector chairs, in sessions designed to enable them to connect and network with their peers. This training takes place online.
Those who complete all three sessions will receive a Certificate in Chairs Leadership, a micro-credential accredited by the Institute of Community Directors Australia.
This course costs $440.00 inc GST to attend.
Dates:
June 2025
Session 1: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Session 2: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Session 3: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
All sessions take place via Zoom, from 9am to 11am (Melbourne, Sydney time)
What’s covered?
- understand your governance responsibilities and leadership role in an NFP board
- best practices for board leadership and how to foster a productive, respectful, and effective board environment
- defining the chair’s role in oversight versus operational management
- strategies for working with the board, CEO, and diverse personalities
- techniques for facilitating discussions and managing difficult conversations
- how to support strategic, ethical, and evidence-based board decisions
- understanding consensus vs. majority rule and when to use each
- identifying risks and aligning decisions with mission, values, and financial sustainability
- building a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability in decision-making
- learn how to support and manage the CEO for effective organisational leadership
- strategies to enhance stakeholder engagement: board cohesion and effective advocacy
- focusing on leadership continuity, recruitment, and onboarding of new board members.
- promoting continuous learning and development for a high-functioning board
FAQs
This company chair course for NFP chairs is ideal for new and aspiring Chairs in not-for-profit organisations across Australia, designed to provide specialised governance skills for community sector needs.
This course covers the core role and responsibilities of a not-for-profit Chair.
Yes, this company chair course is delivered online, making it accessible to participants in all Australian towns, cities, states, and territories.
Yes, participants receive a certificate, verifying their completion of this NFP governance and company chair training.
There are 3 live sessions in this program. Click here for full dates.
You’ll gain practical insights into leading effective meetings, working with the CEO, fostering a good board culture and advocating for your organisation’s mission.