Norman D. Bishara, Assistant Professor of Law & Ethics Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan Email: [email protected] Governance & Accountability

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

N. BisharaAugust 17, 2007

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


I. Introductions

Speakers: Josmar Verillo, Amarribo Ben Powell, Agora Partnership Jesus Garcia, ITS – Instituto de Tecnologia Social

Moderator: Norm Bishara


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


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


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


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)


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


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…


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?


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


Documents

Norman D. Bishara, Assistant Professor of Law & Ethics Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan Email: [email protected] Governance & Accountability