Product Details
Topics Covered
- Fiduciary duties
- Governance
- Conflicts of interest
- Compliance
- 501(c)(3) status
- Tax exemption
- Liability
Key Features
- Mobile-friendly
- Audio-enabled
- Badge and credit-awarding
- Real-world case studies
- Fully accessible
- Games & Flashcards
- Expert-supported
- Video content
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Course Description
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the role of the board in fulfilling nonprofit legal obligations
- Differentiate between the three primary legal duties of nonprofit boards: "duty of care," "duty of loyalty," and "duty of obedience"
- Describe best practices for fulfilling the primary legal duties of nonprofit boards
- Distinguish between different tax-exempt classifications and their legal implications
- Explain key federal, state, and local laws regulating nonprofits
- Describe the role of the board in ensuring compliance with all relevant rules and regulations
- Explain the consequences of failing to comply with laws and regulations and describe best practices for protecting the board from legal liability
Notes
This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.
As an Accredited Provider, MindEdge offers for its learning events that comply with the Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive credit. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.