Philanthropy 101: Foundation Governance and Legal Issues

When:

Friday, November 3, 2017 -

8:30am to 11:00am EDT

Where:

Philanthropy New York; 1500 Broadway, 7th Floor; NYC

Members of PNY & Partner Orgs:

Non-Members:

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This PNY members-only program is a part of our five-module Philanthropy 101 from our PNY Core Curriculum:

September 8 - Speaking the Same Language
November 3 - Foundation Governance and Legal Issues
December 8 - The Great Debates in Philanthropy
January 19, 2018 - Fundamentals of Grantmaking
March 2, 2018 - So You're Working for a Foundation... Power and Your New Community

What makes up the leadership and governance of a foundation? What are the legal dos and don'ts? What role do trustees play? Join us as we take a dive into what is a 501(c)3, identifying who philanthropy is accountable to, foundation board responsibilities, and reviewing key legal and ethical issues in grantmaking through scenarios and guiding principles.

Intended Outcomes

Upon completing this module, participants will be able to:

Define 501c3
Identify who philanthropy is accountable to
Recognize the board’s responsibilities in different types of foundations
Recall the key legal and ethical issues in grantmaking through scenarios and guiding principles
Recall the New York Revitalization Act

Presenters

Ruth Brenner, Director of Administration, Robertson Foundation
Nishka Chandrasoma, Assistant Secretary and Deputy General Counsel, Ford Foundation

Designed for

Anyone who has joined the philanthropic sector within the last 12-18 months; open to the entire range of disciplines with the field, e.g., Assistant to the President, Program Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Controller, Human Services Director, Trustee, among others. This is a cohort-based program. The five modules will build on each other, and participants are expected to commit to attending all five.