The Not-for-Profit Foundations Program
Practical, beginner-friendly training for current and aspiring leaders of small and emerging not-for-profit organizations.
Effective Governance for Growing Not-For-Profits
A virtual governance training for leaders of small, emerging and volunteer-led organizations.
Not-for-profit leadership, made practical.
The Not-for-Profit Foundations Program is a practical training series for people leading, building or preparing to lead small and emerging not-for-profit organizations.
Instead of trying to cover every aspect of not-for-profit management in one training, each session focuses on one essential skill and gives participants practical guidance they can apply within their organizations.
Each session is intentionally designed to stand alone, giving participants the flexibility to engage with the topics most relevant to their current needs and goals without the requirement of attending previous sessions.
Current & Aspiring NFP Executives
Board Members
Community Organizers
NFP Program & Activity Managers
One topic. One focused session.
Join the sessions that address the skills your organization needs right now. Each training is independent.
Effective Governance for Growing Not-For-Profits
Understand the Canadian NFP landscape, board obligations and the practices of a thriving board — and leave with a 30-day governance action plan.
Budget Development
Learn how to create, manage and monitor a practical annual operating budget aligned with your organization's priorities.
Grant Readiness
Understand the financial records, governance practices and internal systems funders expect from a grant-ready organization.
Designing Not-for-Profit Programs
Learn how to move from a community need or organizational idea to a clear, structured and practical not-for-profit program.
Effective Governance for Growing Not-For-Profits
Build the governance foundations your organization needs to grow with clarity, accountability and confidence.
The Canadian NFP landscape
Including how incorporation differs from registered-charity status.
Setting up for long-term success
Purpose, governing documents, board structure and role clarity.
Board obligations and compliance
The legal and compliance responsibilities your board needs to monitor.
Practices of a thriving board
Effective meetings, managing conflicts of interest, oversight and succession.
A governance health check & 30-day action plan
Assess where your organization stands and leave with clear next steps.
Less lecture. More practical learning.
Sessions are intentionally designed to feel approachable, conversational and useful.
Virtual on Zoom
Join live from anywhere — no travel required.
120 Minutes
A focused two-hour session built around real not-for-profit governance needs.
Live & Interactive
An approachable setting where participants can ask real questions.
No Prerequisites
Attend without needing to complete an earlier training.
Secure your spot for Session 01.
Register for Effective Governance for Growing Not-For-Profits, a live virtual training on Zoom. Once registered, the Pekkah team will share the session date and Zoom joining details.
The session will take place on 1 November 2026.
Effective Governance for Growing Not-For-Profits
Virtual Governance Training
Gabriel Esu
Gabriel Esu facilitates practical conversations and skill-building sessions focused on helping leaders better understand the realities of establishing, managing and strengthening small and emerging not-for-profit organizations.
Ready to build a stronger not-for-profit foundation?
Join Effective Governance for Growing Not-For-Profits — live on Zoom on 1 November 2026.