News

What:
Portland State University’s Institute for Nonprofit Management is sponsoring a workshop, second in its series “Fire Tower Foresight—the 360º View from the Top” for nonprofit leaders and financial advisors. Growing concern about whistle blowing, board liability, conflicts of interest, executive compensation, use of donor dollars, IRS audits, form 990 errors and governmental regulation has prompted this rigorous pro-active learning event.

Participants will work case studies, get prevention strategies, hear tips from regulators and analyze their nonprofits’ strengths and risk factors. The workshop facilitators include Charles Bernard Maclean of PhilanthropyNow, and Deborah Krause and EJ Honton of Claro Consulting.

When:
Saturday, November 20, 2004, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where:
Urban Center, Room 250 (506 S.W. Mill Street), Portland State University

Cost:
Registration is $139 per person including lunch if received before 5 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2004. Registration is $155 afterward.

Contact:
For more information visit www.inpm.pdx.edu/eventsaccountability.shtml. To register, contact Sharon Hasenjaeger at 503-725-8221 or inpm@pdx.edu.

Background:
The Institute for Non-Profit Management at Portland State University works to meet the needs of nonprofit organizations. The Institute supports the development of a strong, informed and effective nonprofit sector by offering high quality education programs. For more information visit www.inpm.pdx.edu.