Event Details
Monday, April 7, 2025
12:00PM – 1:00PM PT
Online via Zoom – This webinar will not be recorded
In an era of uncertainty such as we find ourselves, nonprofits doing social justice work in and around vulnerable communities need to know what’s at risk for them. How will recent laws and executive orders aimed at reducing support to immigrant populations, vulnerable foreign populations, and political advocacy affect nonprofits today and how can nonprofit officers, boards, and executives continue to do the good work that they care about while staying safe in today’s legal landscape. Governance structures play a critical role in an organization’s ability to continue serving vulnerable populations, especially when it comes to the legal responsibilities of directors and officers. Understanding the roles, bylaws, and authority within a nonprofit organization is essential for ensuring accountability and compliance. This workshop will cover the fiduciary duties of directors and officers, focusing on the duty of loyalty and obedience, as well as the obligations and liabilities that come with these roles. We’ll discuss all of this in the context of how recent legal changes, like HR 9495 and new executive orders, could impact the future of social justice work in nonprofits and how governance structures can be used to continue the fight for justice.
Cost
This event is free.
Recording
This event will not be recorded.
Accessibility
Captioning: We will have automated captioning enabled.
Interpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically, we need at least two weeks in order to schedule an interpreter.
Visual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves and the slides to give a person who is low-vision, blind, or calling in without video a sense of space and place.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.
About the Speakers
Jacob Ferrari
Jacob is inspired by nonprofit organizations, their impact, their leadership, and their passion. Jacob’s primary practice works with nonprofits at every growth stage which includes formation, application for tax exemption, board governance, and corporate exit plans. When not in the office, Jacob serves as a deacon at his church and spends time mentoring young men to better themselves both socially and spiritually.
Ana is a first-year associate at The Apex Law Group PLLC. She has a diverse legal background, having served as a Student Attorney for Seattle University’s Trademark Law Clinic, Washington Lawyers for the Arts, and the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project. Ana is a passionate advocate for justice and equity, with a deep commitment to serving underserved communities.
Thanks to Our Partner
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington.
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