Friday, July 13, 2012

Nonprofit Seminar - "What Nonprofit Directors Need to Know: Legal Responsibilities & Best Practices!"


Attorneys Roy Schneider and Julie Saltoun will be presenting a seminar entitled “What Nonprofit Directors Need to Know: Legal Responsibilities & Best Practices” for The Ventura Chamber in their Chamber Workshop Series on Thursday, July 19 from 8am-10:00am, at Ventura City Hall – Community Room, 501 Poli Street, 2nd Floor, Ventura, CA  93001.

Mr. Schneider & Ms. Saltoun will address the duties, policies and essential traits of nonprofit organizations and board members, including the fiduciary duties of board members, established and new corporate governance laws, election do’s and don’ts, how to avoid an IRS audit, understanding the concept of “development”, the board’s role in successful fundraising, retention of independent contractors and other employment concerns.

The goal of the workshop is to educate nonprofit organizations regarding the tools necessary for good corporate governance, so they do not become overburdened with compliance issues and can instead focus on the missions of their organizations.

“Our firm has received increasing requests for services from nonprofits” Saltoun said.  “More people are starting nonprofits, and we’ve been getting questions about IRS corporate governance regulations, as well as questions about shutting down and merging due to economic woes, executive terminations and use of donations,” she added.

Admission is free for Ventura Chamber members and $10 for non-members; however; guests of ours will receive free admission.  If you would like to attend, please RSVP by contacting Samantha E. Balchum at (805) 644-7188 or by email at sbalchum@mwgjs.comBreakfast and handouts will be provided.