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When and Where
  • 3/9/2027 - 1:00 p.m.
  • 3/9/2027 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Eastern Time
  • Virtual Zoom Meeting

Training Hours:

  • Tuesday, March 9, 1-4:30 p.m. ET

This workshop will include:  

  • An overview of the nonprofit universe including information about including 501(c)(3) organizations and the differences between public charities and private foundations.
  • Introduction to the statues, tax codes, and legal requirements for community foundations and the consequences if not followed.
  • The legal aspects of finance and administration, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for Nonprofits and an in-depth explanation of UPMIFA.

Topics:

  • Understanding of public charity types, traditional organizations, and how public charities can function.
  • The Sarbanes-Oxley Act for Nonprofits, UPMIFA and what it allows for, and fiscal sponsorship.
  • Donor Advised Funds, a brief overview of the definition, exceptions and variance power, and key operation rules.
  • The special rules that apply to grants given to individuals. 

Group Rate: 

Trainings are designed to be taken individually at a personal workstation, not in a group setting. Registration rates are per person. Group rates are for Council Members that send 5+ people from one organization, each person must be registered individually to attend. Email educate@cof.org to register a group.  

Cancellation Policy:  

All registration cancellations must be submitted in writing to educate@cof.org. All cancellation refunds before February 9, will incur a 25% administrative fee per registration. No refunds will be provided after February 9, 2027.