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Duties and Legal Obligations of Not-for-Profit Officers and Directors

24 June 2026 9:00am to 12:30pm Timezone: Australia/Sydney
Course type Short courses
Proficiency level Emerging
Delivery method Face to face
Member $670
Non-Member $830
Cliftons Sydney, 13/60 Margaret Street, Sydney NSW
CPD hours 6

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Not-for-Profits are established for a specific purpose for social good and board members and officers of these organisations are in a position of stewardship, to ensure that the organisation’s resources and efforts are elevating its purpose.

More details about the course

Learning objectives ▼
  • Understand the legal framework responsible for legal duties relating to the not-for-profit sector.
  • Analyse the legal duties and obligations that apply to officers of a not-for-profit governing body.
  • Examine how the legal duties and obligations influence sound governance practice in the not-for-profit sector.
Course structure ▼

Section A – Governance Principles

  • Who are directors and officers?
  • Where do legal duties come from?
  • What are the duties?
  • Legal structures
  • Legal obligations

Section B – Professional Practices

  • Governance and the role of the board
  • Role of directors
  • Duties in practice
  • Good governance practices
  • Consequences of breaches

Section C – Personal Thinking

  • Case study: Tennis Australia, ASIC vs Mitchell

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Assessments ▼

A short course is assessed as follows:

  • A final quiz (multiple choice, achieve 75% to pass, unlimited attempts).
  • A short case study written response (suggested answers are revealed for reflection).
  • Knowledge checks are included as you progress through the course material (these are not assessed).
  • See the Assessment Rules for further information.
For business ▼

We provide specialised in-house training to organisations who want to train large groups of staff.

What are the benefits on in-house training?

  • Train large numbers of staff.
  • Participate in customised training that caters to the needs of your staff and your organisation’s business objectives.
  • Invite and engage with your key clients, suppliers and contractors to ensure you’re working together with the same knowledge.

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Key Information
  • Assessment: Knowledge checks, quiz questions, and a case study response.
    Proficiency level: Emerging
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Certificates
  • This short course forms a part of:
    Certificate in Not-for-Profit Governance
  • Complete six short, focused courses and get a Certificate. Each course builds your expertise step-by-step, giving you practical skills and a nationally respected credential. Flexible, accessible, and designed for busy professionals—start your journey today and grow your governance career with confidence.

Capabilities : Reflection & Learning , Leading , Governance & Oversight , Ethics & Integrity , Accountability & Compliance , Legislation & Policy

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