One of the biggest advantages nonprofits have today is the ability to reach donors well beyond their local communities. A small organization can launch an online fundraising campaign, share it on social media, and begin receiving donations from supporters across the country within hours. What many nonprofits don’t realize is that fundraising across state lines …
Posts Tagged: Conflict of Interest
What are the Risks and Responsibilities of Serving on a Nonprofit Board? Understanding Director Fiduciary Duties and D&O Liability Insurance
Nonprofit board members often wear a lot of hats and their roles can vary widely depending on the nature of the organization from fundraising to hands-on oversight of programs to strategic planning. Legal liability may not be top of mind but it is critical that nonprofit board members understand their fiduciary duties to protect themselves …
Off-the-Court Conflicts for the U.S.T.A.
As the U.S. Open got started this week, The New York Times was more interested in conflicts off the court than on it. An examination of the United States Tennis Association (U.S.T.A.), the 501(c)(6) national governing body for the sport of tennis, revealed that several of the organization’s current and recent board members have benefitted …
