Not-for-Profit Directors' Symposium

Director's Institute
Not-for-Profit Directors' Symposium

Directors, trustees, officers and volunteer leaders of not-for-profit organizations are asking critical questions about changes in corporate governance in the not-for-profit setting. In response to the need for current practical guidance, The Conference Board invites you to join governance experts and other not-for-profit leaders in a one-day meeting to address the following topics:

What fiduciary duties exist at not-for-profit and charitable organizations?
Are there different legal standards for volunteer directors?
Who is accountable in a not-for-profit group if something goes wrong?
What are the current best governance practices, and how would they advantage a not-for-profit organization?
To what extent do/should Sarbanes-Oxley governance standards apply to not-for-profit corporations?
How can not-for-profit directors and trustees provide service while minimizing their liability?
How does a board determine whether D&O insurance or indemnification is needed?
What should new directors know before joining a not-for-profit board?

With negative headlines calling attention to governance deficiencies at large and smaller not-for-profit organizations, donors and regulators are seeking assurances. This timely and important symposium will also address such topics as the role and proper functioning of the board, the meaning of oversight, approaches to enterprise risk management and reputational risk protection, board accountability, whistleblower protections, stewardship of contributed funds, board and executive perquisites, setting strategy, the integrity of financial reports and codes of conduct.

Scheduled Sessions:

Fiduciary and Legal Standards
Board Organization and Practices
Human Resources, Executive Compensation and Volunteer Management
Luncheon Speaker
Audit and Tax Oversight
Ethics, Compliance and Conflict of Interest
Insurance and Indemnification for Directors and Officers