In this three-hour program, we intend to address certain operational issues facing nonprofits today. This session is intended to answer the questions and issues that arise once a nonprofit is up and running. The program will be pertinent for anyone involved with a robust nonprofit organization, whether serving on the Board of Directors, as management or staff, or as outside advisor and will cover:
• How to build, maintain and revitalize from time to time an effective Board of Directors, including:
o Term limits and Board turnover: best practices and the different approaches depending on the nonprofit's age, mission, size, etc.
o The distinction between Board and staff responsibilities: when it is appropriate for staff to serve on the Board and how the Board and staff should communicate
o Fundraising and the Board's role in giving and/or getting funds to the organization
• The relationship between Board and senior management, including:
o When and how best to conduct performance evaluations of both Board members and senior staff
o Best practices when hiring and firing senior staff
o How and when to conduct compensation reviews, including a discussion of the rules relating to "reasonable compensation" generally and structuring variable (e.g., incentive) compensation within those rules
• Best practices in connection with audit processes, fiscal management, and whistleblowers, including cautionary tales and lessons learned