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VIDEO Q&A for Subscribers: January 2026
Ben and Mike answer questions from subscribers about the pros and cons of receiving a modified audit opinion vs. delaying completion of the audit, whether the Board of a membership organization owe fiduciary duties to the members or to the mission, the use of non-disparagement language in severance agreements, and how better understand an organization's finances.
VIDEO: Common Nonprofit Fiduciary Duty Issues
Ben and Mike discuss the fiduciary duties that apply to the Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization, with a focus on how to apply the duty of care, duty of loyalty, and duty of obedience to issues and examples that arise frequently for nonprofits, such as delegating matters to experts and committees, navigating conflicts of interest and serving on multiple Boards, the corporate opportunity doctrine, and more.
VIDEO: Managing Nonprofit Governance Disputes
Ben and Mike discuss how corporate governance disputes tend to arise in nonprofit organizations, how building a culture of open debate and discussion on the Board of Directors and throughout the organization can help prevent disputes from getting out of control, navigating D&O insurance and the decision whether to report a claim, considerations for managing disputes once they've arisen, and more.
VIDEO Q&A for Subscribers: June 2024 [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
Ben and Mike answer questions from subscribers about the responsibility of a Board of Directors to fill vacancies and how vacancy appointments count towards term limits, the Board's responsibilities regarding the use of large unexpected gifts and bequests, whether Board service can be reported as an in-kind contribution, and the distinction between policies and procedures that apply to Board and the staff.