“Companies with mature risk management practices achieve up to 20% higher value.” (Hoyt & Liebenberg, 2011)

Risk Management for SME & NPO Leaders

A premium, hands-on executive workshop designed for SME & NPO leaders seeking to implement risk-informed decisions-making framework and unlock strategic value through structured risk management.

  • Moncton, NB [Precise venue to be confirmed]
  • 21-22 October 2026

Spots are limited. Secure your spot before July 30 to get an early bird discount of 20%.

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Why This Workshop Matters

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) and non-profit organizations (NPOs) today operate in an increasingly complex environment characterized by economic uncertainty, evolving regulatory requirements, funding volatility, cybersecurity threats, operational disruptions, and heightened government/stakeholder expectations. Yet, in many SMEs and NPOs, risk management remains:

Reactive

Fragmented

Compliance-driven

This workshop is designed to transform risk management into a strategic capability, enabling organizations to:

  • Strengthen governance and board oversight
  • Sustain trust and confidence of funders
  • Improve financial and operational resilience
  • Enhance strategic decision-making
  • Build a sustainable risk-aware culture

What You Will Gain

  • Reduce likelihood of project failure / funding clawbacks​
  • Improve funding compliance and reporting quality​
  • Increase success rate of grant applications and renewals​
  • Reduce risk of error, waste, and fraud​
  • Enhance decision-making using structured risk analysis​
  • Strengthen governance and board oversight effectiveness​
  • Increase success rates for investment and loan applications​
  • Reduce volatility, protect profit, and improve cash flow​

Workshop Structure (2 Days)

Day 1 – Foundations & Context

Focus: Building the conceptual foundation of ERM, governance awareness, and risk context for SMEs & NPOs.

  • SME/NPO risk landscape &  governance responsibilities
  • ISO 31000 and COSO ERM frameworks
  • Risk identification and prioritization fundamentals
  • Hands-on risk assessment exercises
  • Case study and discussions relevant to SMEs & NPOs

Guest Speaker #1 from academia

Day 2 – Practical Application and Strategic Integration

Focus: Applying and embedding risk management tools into business operations, governance, and strategy.

  • Internal controls and operational control practices
  • Fraud prevention and risk treatment strategies
  • Building organizational risk registers
  • Risk reporting, monitoring, and escalation concepts
  • Strategic integration and governance oversight
  • Organizational implementation planning and action plans

Guest Speaker #2 from Industry

Executive Directors and CEOs

Finance Directors and Controllers

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed for

Ideal for organizations seeking to professionalize governance and strengthen resilience

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Executive Directors and CEOs

Finance Directors and Controllers

Board Members and Audit Committee Members

Risk, Compliance, and Governance Leads

Deliverables Premium Experience

Each participant will receive: 

  • Risk Maturity Assessment
  • Enterprise Risk Management Implementation Roadmap
  • Risk Register Template
  • Risk Appetite Framework
  • Risk Reporting Templates
 

Attendance Fee

  • Individual rate: $500 per participant
  • Organizations: Complete the Risk Maturity Assessment and get a 20% discount coupon
  • Organizations: Contact us at sales@avanguardbc.com to get the training information package required to apply for a PETL (WorkingNB) subsidy covering up to 50% of the training fee.

Post-workshop

Strategic Follow-Up

Following the workshop, participating organizations will have priority access to the following on-demand services: 

  • Implementation support and guidance
  • Developing a Risk Management Manual, policy, appetite statement
  • Building a risk register and key risk indicators
  • Designing board risk monitoring & reporting system
  • Building risk culture & capabilities
  • Preparing the nonprofit for an audit or review by funder

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Spaces are limited to ensure a highly interactive and impactful experience. 

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Unlock measurable financial value through structured financial management and intelligent risk governance.