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Study Partner: Beyond Bank
The not-for-profit sector is evolving fast. This year’s study highlights how new data, emerging risks across cyber, AI, climate, and rapidly changing practices are raising expectations and increasing governance workload from boards like never before.
With fewer resources and greater personal accountability, directors are being tasked to navigate increasing complexity while strengthening performance, oversight, and balancing sustainability pressures.
To gain a deeper understanding on the forces, risks and opportunities shaping the future of not-for-profit governance, the 2025/26 key findings include:
Key findings from our study
- Governance maturity continues to improve, with 82 per cent of directors reporting that their organisation’s governance is better than it was three years ago.
- Director time commitments are increasing, with 46 per cent now spending more than three days per month on a single board, raising concerns about burnout and succession planning.
- Director remuneration is becoming more common, with 27 per cent of non‑executive directors receiving payment, up from 24 per cent in 2024 and 16 per cent a decade ago.
- Workforce planning, board succession and skills capability continue to be critical concerns, particularly in care‑focused and regional organisations.
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