Congratulations, you’ve been asked to join a non-profit organization’s board of directors! Being involved with a non-profit organization can be very fulfilling, both personally and professionally. But what does being a board member actually entail? Do I need to do anything else other than fundraising? What are my fiduciary responsibilities?
This program provides a brief introduction to non-profit and charitable organizations, and addresses a lawyer’s duties and responsibilities as a board member of a non-profit organization. The panel discusses real situations and provides practical tips and guidance on how to successfully navigate your involvement on the board of a non-profit organization.
This program provides a brief introduction to non-profit and charitable organizations, and addresses a lawyer’s duties and responsibilities as a board member of a non-profit organization. The panel discusses real situations and provides practical tips and guidance on how to successfully navigate your involvement on the board of a non-profit organization.
Course Content
9:30 - 9:55 amIntroduction and Overview of Tax-Exemption and Governing Documents
Alyssa C. Fitzgerald, Esq.,
Goodwin Procter LLP, Boston
9:55 - 10:20 am
Functions of a Nonprofit Board
Eleanor A. Evans, Esq.,
Hemenway & Barnes LLP, Boston
10:20 - 10:45 am
Officer Functions
Dennis J. Berry, Esq.,, Wayland
10:45 - 11:10 am
Diversity Considerations
Gauri P. Punjabi, Esq.,
Boston Scientific, Marlborough
11:10 - 11:20 am
Break
11:20 - 12:05 pm
Why do Nonprofits Want Lawyers on the Board?
Questions to Ask Before Joining a BoardDuties and Liabilities of Board MembersLiability Protections
Brad Bedingfield, Esq.,
Hemenway & Barnes LLP, Boston
12:05 - 12:20 pm
What to Do When Things Go Wrong
Eleanor A. Evans, Esq.,
Hemenway & Barnes LLP, Boston
12:20 - 12:25 pm
Tools Available for Board Members and Key Takeaways
Alyssa C. Fitzgerald, Esq.,
Goodwin Procter LLP, Boston
12:25 - 12:30 pm
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session
Panel
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
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Speakers
ChairAlyssa C. Fitzgerald, Esq.,
Goodwin Procter LLP, Boston
Faculty
Brad Bedingfield, Esq.,
Hemenway & Barnes LLP, Boston
Dennis J. Berry, Esq.,
Wayland
Eleanor A. Evans, Esq.,
Hemenway & Barnes LLP, Boston
Gauri P. Punjabi, Esq.,
Boston Scientific, Marlborough
