| Organizational Management |
Non-profit organizations should be managed similarly to profit focused corporation. |
| General Principles |
Boards should take heed of the Business Judgment Rule! |
| Board Composition |
Attributes of Directors
Independent Directors.
The size of the Board.
Self-Evaluation. |
| Board Education |
Mission of the Organization.
Legal Orientation.
Training Seminars.
Internal Guidelines. |
| Director Actions |
Procedural Considerations.
Presentation of Information to Members.
How meetings should be conducted.
Documentation of Meeting. |
| Responsibility Delegation |
Board Committees,
Management Delegation.
Staff Selection and Overhead Controls.
Reliance defense.
Use of Legal Counsel. |
| Interest Conflicts |
Even an appearance of a conflict of interest is bad. |
| Legal Protections |
Maximize Indemnification Protections.
Retain Documents.
Conduct a Legal Audit. |
