Understanding and fulfilling legal obligations is crucial for nonprofit board members to ensure sustainability and compliance of their organizations.
This course is a comprehensive course designed to empower board members with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate their legal duties effectively. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the critical legal obligations that nonprofit boards face and learn how to implement best practices for compliance, reducing risk, and protecting both their organization and them from liability.
Learning Objective:
Learn how nonprofit boards are responsible for overseeing and fulfilling the organization’s legal obligations.
Explore the "duty of care," "duty of loyalty," and "duty of obedience" and their specific implications for nonprofit boards.
Discover actionable strategies for meeting the legal requirements and protecting the organization from liability.
Distinguish between different types of tax-exempt statuses and understand their legal and operational implications.
Learn about the federal, state, and local regulations governing nonprofits and the board’s role in ensuring compliance.
Meet Your Trainer:
Myron Steeves has an extensive background as a lawyer in the nonprofit sector. A graduate of Biola University and Georgetown University Law Center, he previously served as a Christian missionary to the Middle East. He is the Dean Emeritus of Trinity Law School, a Christian law school that champions a biblical view of human law and government. In addition, Myron frequently speaks on various legal issues involving nonprofit and religious organizations.
Myron offers sound legal guidance and representation to all nonprofit organizations to further their objectives. He also is an active member of the nonprofit committees of the California Bar Association and the American Bar Association.