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IRS Guidelines for Good Governance for 501(c)(3) Organizations: Basic Functions of a Board

 

Review common guiding principles for effective boards.

The board of a charity is responsible for directing the affairs of the organization in accordance with its mission. In practice, the board delegates responsibility for managing the day-to-day activities of the organization to managers; however, fiduciary duties cannot be delegated and, therefore, the board retains oversight responsibility for matters that have been delegated. This white paper discusses why board service can no longer be viewed as just an honor – the oversight responsibilities of directors are real.

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Anita Pelletier

Anita Pelletier

Nixon Peabody LLP

  • Counsel in the Rochester, NY office of Nixon Peabody LLP
  • Represented organizations ranging from the very small to the very large on all matters relating to nonprofit governance and related issues; also worked with several organizations to guide them through IRS and regulatory audits; assisted numerous charities in navigating the various rules regarding charitable solicitations in a market that necessitates the use of social media and electronic communications
  • Conducts regular seminars and workshops on nonprofit governance, issues relating to tax-exempt status and charitable solicitations
  • Member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) and a member of the Legal Resources Committee and is also involved with the Greater Rochester Association of Women Attorneys, previously serving as a board member as well as chair of their Media Committee and co-chair of the Program Committee; also a member of the American, New York State, and Monroe County bar associations
  • Received numerous awards for her commitment to pro bono service; in 2003, she received the William E. McKnight Award from the Monroe County Bar Association; in 2005, she received the Legal Aid Society of New York City Pro Bono Award
  • A recipient of Nixon Peabody’s Rodman Peabody Pro Bono Award, winning in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2011 to 2015
  • Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 in the field of Nonprofit/Charities Law and has been listed in Best Lawyers since 2017
  • J.D. degree, summa cum laude, Syracuse University School of Law; M.P.A. degree, Maxwell School of Public Administration; B.A. degree in economics, St. John Fisher College
  • Can be contacted at 585-263-1164 or [email protected]

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