Is your organization prepared for today’s risks?
Funding uncertainty. Cybersecurity threats. Rising governance expectations. Operational disruptions. Duty-of-care obligations. Audit findings. Reputational risk. Inefficient use of scarce resources. Increasing regulatory and compliance pressures.
In an environment where traditional funding sources are becoming more constrained and competition for grants and donations continues to intensify, organizational resilience is no longer optional; it is essential. Nonprofit organizations that continue to operate without a structured approach to risk management will find it increasingly difficult to safeguard their mission, secure sustainable funding, and remain effective over the medium to long term.
Against this backdrop, Avanguard Business Consultants Inc. invites executive directors, board members, finance leaders, and operational managers to participate in a practical two-day Risk Management Training Program designed specifically for nonprofit leaders. Participants will gain practical tools to improve decision-making, enhance organizational resilience, and better protect their organization’s people, finances, reputation, and mission.
What Your Organization Will Gain
- Complimentary Risk Management Maturity Assessment and Executive Report, identifying key risk management gaps and providing a practical roadmap for improvement.
- Practical Risk Appetite, Risk Register, and Risk Monitoring templates that can be used immediately after the workshop to begin embedding risk management into day-to-day operations.
- A clear understanding of the risk management architecture (governance structure), strategy, and protocols required to establish and sustain an effective enterprise risk management framework.
- Practical insights from high-profile industry experts, who will share real-world case studies and examples demonstrating the successful application of risk management principles and tools.
Each participant will also receive a Certificate of Completion, providing formal recognition of their professional development and supporting future career growth.
Why Attend?
Research consistently demonstrates the value of effective risk management:
- “Organizations with mature risk management capabilities achieve earnings (or funding) volatility reductions of up to 25%.” (KPMG ERM Survey, 2020)
- “Organizations with mature enterprise risk management practices achieve up to 20% higher organizational value.” (Hoyt & Liebenberg, 2011)
- “Organizations with effective internal controls reduce fraud losses by nearly 50%.” (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, 2022)
Registration Fee: CAD $495 per participant (plus applicable taxes).
Available Discounts:
- Early Registration Discount – 15%
Register by June 30, 2026, and receive a 15% discount. - Risk Maturity Assessment Discount – 20%
Organizations that complete the Avanguard Risk Management Maturity Assessment and register three or more participants receive a 20% discount. - WorkingNB Labour Force Training (LFT) Support – Up to 50%
Eligible organizations that submit a WorkingNB Labour Force Training application, together with the training proposal and brochure, may qualify for up to a 50% funding Applications should be submitted to PETLSaintjohn@gnb.ca. - Sponsored Training Spaces – 100%
A limited number of fully sponsored training spaces are available for eligible nonprofit organizations through the generous support of our community partners.
Learn More & Register
To download the training brochure, obtain the training proposal for your WorkingNB funding application, to sponsor training seats or register today, visit: www.avanguardbc.com/risk-training-sme-saintjohn or scan the QR code below.
Any Questions? Contact us at: info@avanguardbc.com
The training will be led by Jean Paul Nuuk, a chartered certified accountant, RIMS-certified risk management professional with over 25 years of international leadership experience in strategic financial management, enterprise risk management, and board governance across Africa, Europe, and Canada. Former Financial Controller at Diageo plc (London HQ) and Finance Director & Board Member of a Diageo plc subsidiary. He currently serves as Managing Director for Avanguard and on the boards of Conservation Council NB Inc. and Just Us Inc. Jean Paul is fluent in English and French.
The workshop will be co-facilitated by Robert Sancton, a former United Nations professional with extensive international experience in peacebuilding, organizational development, and programme management. Rob is well known and highly regarded within New Brunswick’s nonprofit sector, having led newcomer integration programmes at PRUDE Inc. in Saint John. The program will also feature two senior guest speakers from the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Maritime Chapter, who will share practical insights and real-world experience in enterprise risk management.
About Avanguard Business Consultants Inc.
Avanguard is a Saint John-based consulting firm providing organizations with senior-level strategic financial management and enterprise risk management expertise without the cost and rigidity of full-time executive hires.
Sincerely,
Jean Paul Nuuk, MSc, ACCA, RIMS-CRMP
Managing Director & Principal Consultant
Email: jeanpaulnuuk@avanguardbc.com
