Philanthropy 101 - Module 2: Foundation Governance and Legal Issues

When:

Friday, October 28, 2016 -

8:30am to 11:00am EDT

Where:

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

Non-members:

This event is for members only.

Members:

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This PNY members-only program is Part 2 of our five-module Philanthropy 101 from our PNY Core Curriculum:

September 23 - Module 1: Speaking the Same Language
October 28 - Module 2: Foundation Governance and Legal Issues
November 18 - Module 3: Fundamentals of Grantmaking
December 9 - Module 4: Great Debates in Philanthropy
February 10 - Module 5: 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 Module 2, 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

A. Nicole Campbell, Deputy General Counsel, Open Society Foundations
Aryeh Neier, President Emeritus, Open Society Foundations

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. The pilot is a cohort-based program. The five modules will build on each other, and participants are expected to commit to attending all five.