Charity and Not-for-Profit Law Conference-2011

This book is essential for: all those who advise, volunteer for, or work with charities and not-for-profit organizations: lawyers, directors and officers, executive directors, accountants, trustees, fundraisers, and gift planners.

Current to: April 2011 

Learn how to guide, protect, and strengthen your organization!
The area of charity and not-for-profit law is evolving and becoming increasingly complex. It is critical for those leading and advising these types of organizations, or acting as a volunteer or board member, to understand their roles and responsibilities. This publication will update and improve your knowledge in this area; topics include: current taxation issues, insurance, guidelines for operating internationally, governance, education, and many more current issues affecting charities and not-for-profit organizations.

CONTENTS

• current litigation issues in charities and not-for-profit law: internal disputes, inter-association disputes, intellectual property and organizational identity, application of trust principles to charities
• charities and current taxation issues: registered charities, the disbursement quota, and federal budget 2010
• insurance for charities and non-profit organizations: what is available?, insurance available to those who may have wronged the charity or non-profit organization, what triggers coverage and the importance of limitation periods, obligations of the insurer
• guidelines for charities operating internationally: gifts to qualified donees, employees and volunteers, intermediaries
• charities governance—best practices and current issues: directors and due diligence, tools of governance, planning and implementation—the strategic direction
• education—update on independent school issues: the education contract, restricting admission on the basis of faith, special needs students, student discipline, problem parents; governance and accountability under the Independent School Act
• incorporation, maintenance and governance—developments: Society Act review, charity review, know thy client and identification, pro bono opportunities, practice management and client relations tips
• employment and human rights: the human rights framework, human rights defences; education—employment issues