SGA 6 - Five Things a NonProfit Director MUST Know (C)
You have joined the board of a non-profit organization, with all good intentions, but may not have a full appreciation of the role of a non-profit organization (“NPO”) director, nor the responsibilities and liabilities associated with it. You may also not be aware of the different legislation and regulations relating to the charity in your particular sector or the programs that you are running.
This course examines what is directorship of a non-profit organization entails, explaining the obligations, liabilities and responsibilities of directorship, by reference to case studies and a panel discussion with existing directors of non-profit organisations across different sectors offering a wide range of programs.
Course Objectives
- Provide an overall understanding of the different types of non-profit organisations and their respective compliance obligations and associated benefits and risks.
- Understand how Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs) differ from normal charities and what are the obligations of an IPC.
- Know the duties of non-profit directors, including:
a) What fiduciary duty means
b) The duty to act honestly and diligently
c) The duty to avoid conflicts of interest
d) Delegation of duties
- Highlight pitfalls of directorship by reference to case studies
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CPD Hours : 4
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S$400.00 (excl. GST) |
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S$428.00 (incl. GST)*
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*This course has been pre-approved for VWOs-Charities Capability Fund (VCF) funding up to 26 February 2021. All exempt, registered charities and Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs) can apply for the VCF and are required to submit the approval email from NCSS to SID via email to [email protected]. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis, with priority to VCF-funded applicants.
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