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Norman D. Bishara, Assistant Professor of Law & EthicsRoss School of Business at the University of MichiganEmail: [email protected]
Governance & Accountability in the
Third SectorThird Sector Innovation: Sustainability and
Social Impact (ITSSI) Conference
August 17, 2007Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Session Outline and Format:
I. Introductions
II. Presentations: Moderator:
Norm Bishara, Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan (20-25 Minutes)
Speakers: Josmar Verillo, Amarribo (20 Minutes) Ben Powell, Agora Partnership (20 Minutes) Jesus Garcia, ITS – Instituto de Tecnologia (20 Minutes)
Brief Moderator Wrap-Up (5 Minutes)
III. Discussion (30 Minutes)
IV. Conclusion
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I. Introductions
Speakers: Josmar Verillo, Amarribo Ben Powell, Agora Partnership Jesus Garcia, ITS – Instituto de Tecnologia Social
Moderator: Norm Bishara
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II. Presentations
A brief word about my background
The goal for comments on governance and accountability Big picture: background and trends for NGOs Specific example: board of directors
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Constituents
(recipients of services; may also serve as advisors; broadly conceived)
A Model of the Management Structure of a Nonprofit/NGO
Board of Directors - Manage the business of the organization
- Determine the strategy, goals w/in the mission - Delegate authority to director and staff- Select and remove staff, and determine
compensation
Officers & StaffRun the day-to-day
operations of the organization
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Big Picture of Governance/Accountability
World Bank Governance Matters Report (2007)
Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (2006);Corruption & Governance Measurement Tools in Latin American countries (2006)
Trends in Corporate Governance
Also, civil society organization-levelchallenges
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Trends in NGO Governance & AccountabilityPressure on NGOs to act more like businesses (social
enterprise and the “marketization” of the third sector) positive or negative?
Changing funding sources and funding environment
Government, regulator & constituent pressure
Globalization and rising status of NGOs
Other (including scandals and IT)
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Example: High Performing Board of DirectorsWhy boards? Accountable to whom?
Internalize and prioritize principals Operating documents and guidelines “360 degree” view of stakeholders Consider a Code of Ethics Goal of functional transparency System of reporting and oversight
Focus on member selection Professionalize the process; professionalize the
membership and networking
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Conclusion Influences and Trends
fostering governance and accountability
Benefits Drivers of change and sustainability
Boards and staff systems Continual follow-up and review Advantage to well-run and accountable organizations
Next…
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As we move into the organizational case studies:
Key Themes/Questions for the Panel
is there pressure to develop and maintain good governance and accountability practices (and where is that pressure coming from)?
how has your organization evolved with regard to its accountability and governance structures?
how do other entity’s management structure and internal governance influence your goals?
how do concerns of governance and accountability issues influence decision-making at your organization?
Guidance: which experiences with governance and accountability development have been the most frustrating? The most rewarding?
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Next…
II. Presentations (continued)
Speakers: Josmar Verillo, Amarribo (20 Minutes) Ben Powell, Agora Partnership (20 Minutes) Jesus Garcia, ITS – Instituto de Tecnologia Social
(20 Minutes)
Brief Moderator Wrap-Up (5 Minutes)
III. Discussion (30 Minutes)
IV. Conclusion
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