Not-for-Profit Officers, Directors and the Board

The Not-for-Profit (NFP) sector operates within a complex legal and regulatory framework, which varies depending on a range of factors. The duties of officers, directors and boards of Not-for-Profit organisations are many and varied, depending on the entity type/legal structure, the jurisdiction (i.e., Commonwealth, state or territory) and the internal governance framework of the specific Not-for-Profit organisation, as stipulated in its governing framework.

The aim of this course is to discuss the role and responsibilities of Not-for-Profit boards or management committees and to examine the legal duties of officers and directors of Not-for-Profit organisations.

The course objectives are to:

• outline the role of the governance framework in defining the ethics and culture of an organisation, as well as the duties and responsibilities of officers, directors and the board of Not-for-Profit organisations
• review the role and responsibilities of the board or management committee of Not-for-Profit organisations
• examine the common law, equity and statutory duties that apply to officers and directors of Not-for-Profit organisations
• appreciate the importance of the role and responsibilities of the board secretary in an Not-for-Profit organisation
• provide an insight into the statutory duties of Not-for-Profit organisations in relation to membership, meetings and minutes
• discuss topical issues affecting Not-for-Profit boards such as the management of risk and conflicts of interests, strategic planning, and ethics and communication.

Who should attend?

Not-for-Profit professionals such as:

• company secretaries
• officers, directors, financial managers and treasurers
• CEOs, CFOs, board and committee members
• general managers and governance professionals.