Minding the Business While Changing the World: Legal Obligations of Charitable Board Members
Charities strengthen our communities in countless ways and the volunteers associated with these groups are often passionate about the cause. Sometimes there is a lot less enthusiasm for paying attention to board governance, legal fiduciary obligations and reporting requirements. But charities ignore these important concepts at their own peril. If groups fail to take care of business properly, the entire organization can be jeopardized. This training will include a review of the basic requirements all charitable organizations have and provide easy-to-follow tips for board members who try to do their jobs responsibly in order to protect the organization and the beneficiaries of the group's efforts.
Beth Short, who handles outreach and education for the Ohio Attorney General's Charitable Law Section, has spent her career working for and with nonprofit organizations. Her passion for the nonprofit sector is evidenced by her professional and volunteer background working with charities as a staff member, board member, consultant and volunteer for large and small organizations. She brings a background in journalism, legislative and public affairs and training, complemented by a master’s in business that focused on nonprofit management issues. Her work in the Charitable Law Section focuses on the development of strategies aimed at strengthening the nonprofit sector. She also serves as president-elect of the National Association of State Charity Officials. She is a graduate of the Ohio State University and Ohio University.
Carey Chamber of Commerce is hosting a live training session and has invited all local charitable organizations to take advantage of this free training opportunity. The free training will be held January 24, 2024 5:30-8:30 pm at the:
American Legion
201 E Findlay St.
Carey OH 43316.
Advanced Registration is required
Email Lynette.Santoro-Au@ohioago.gov to register
Thank you to the Carey Chamber of Commerce for hosting this important training. As always, check out www.Charitable.OhioAGO.gov for important tools and resources to keep Ohio’s charities effective and safe.