Risk, Organizational Resilience & Crisis Management

In today’s volatile landscape, NGOs are exposed to a range of threats — financial disruptions, political interference, reputational crises, and even physical insecurity. The ability to plan, respond, and adapt is what separates fragile organizations from resilient ones.

In Lebanon and the region, resilience is no longer optional. This course equips nonprofit leaders and managers with the tools to prepare for the unexpected, protect their people and assets, and continue delivering on their mission even under pressure.

What You’ll Gain

Comprehensive Risk Assessment Tools
Identify internal and external risks across operational, financial, reputational, and strategic dimensions.

Contingency & Business Continuity Planning
Design actionable response plans to minimize disruption and ensure continuity of services.

Crisis Leadership & Decision-Making
Lead confidently during emergencies with frameworks for rapid assessment, communication, and response.

Communication Under Pressure
Learn how to handle messaging during crises to maintain trust with stakeholders, donors, and the public.

Culture of Resilience
Embed adaptive thinking, scenario planning, and stress-testing into your organization’s DNA.

Recommended for NGO executives, risk managers, and field leads who operate in fragile or high-risk contexts and want to build institutional strength.

Topics Covered:

Understanding Risk & Resilience

• Identifying & Assessing Risks in NGOs
• Developing Risk Mitigation Strategies
• Scenario Planning & Business Continuity Planning

Crisis Response & Organizational Leadership

• Crisis Leadership & Decision-Making Under Pressure
• Crisis Communication & Reputational Risk Management
• Case Study: Effective Crisis Response Strategies in NGOs

Training Agenda

• Identifying & Assessing Risks in NGOs
• Risk Mitigation Strategies: Frameworks & Tools
• Scenario Planning & Business Continuity Planning
• Practical Exercises on Risk Assessments
• Interactive Workshops & Action Planning

Target Audience: NGO executives, risk managers, program managers, emergency response teams