Nonprofit Board Training
Since 2007, the Hedgeman Law Firm has provided legal services to nonprofit organizations. Our comprehensive legal services help clients navigate State and Federal regulatory frameworks and operate effectively.
In addition to Legal Services, we offer Nonprofit Board training.
Nonprofit Board training is an important component in the effective management and operation of nonprofit organizations. Training creates the foundation for equipping board members with the necessary knowledge, skills, and understanding required to fulfill their roles responsibly and effectively.
Note: We customize each nonprofit board training to each client and provide written materials for reference.
What does Nonprofit Board Training cover?
Legal and Financial Fiduciary Duties
Board training emphasizes the legal and financial fiduciary responsibilities of board members, ensuring they understand their obligation to act in the best interest of the organization. This includes making informed decisions that align with the nonprofit’s mission and managing the organization’s assets responsibly.
Risk Management
A significant focus of board training is on risk management, particularly concerning labor and employment, and volunteerism. Board members learn to navigate the complexities of employment law, volunteer engagement, and the creation of policies that protect the organization and its workforce while fostering a safe and productive environment.
Fiduciary Duties and Investment Management
Training also covers the fiduciary duties related to managing invested funds and endowments, guided by the Uniform Prudent Management of Investment Funds Act. This ensures board members are equipped to oversee the organization’s investments prudently, balancing the need for growth with the imperative of risk management.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
The legal framework for diversity, inclusion, and equity is another critical component of board training. This knowledge helps board members champion and implement practices that promote diversity and inclusion within the organization, ensuring it operates in a manner that is both equitable and reflective of the community it serves.
Audits and Tax Compliance
Finally, board training addresses the importance of audits and compliance with tax regulations, including the preparation and submission of Form 990. This aspect of training is vital for maintaining the organization’s financial health, transparency, and accountability, ensuring it meets all legal and regulatory requirements.
Incorporating these points into nonprofit board training not only ensures that board members are well-versed in their responsibilities and the legal requirements governing nonprofit operations but also enhances the organization’s ability to achieve its mission effectively. Through comprehensive training that includes these critical areas, board members can lead with confidence, ensuring the organization’s longevity, compliance, and impact on the community.
Whether you have an experienced board or want to offer training to new or less experienced board members as part of board member orientation, we are your Governance training partner.
Contact our office for your nonprofit training needs.
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