Free Seminar Offered for Local Nonprofit Board Members

The United Way of Marion County, in partnership with the Marion Community Foundation, Holbrook & Manter, CPA’s and State Attorney General Mike DeWine’s office, is hosting an informational seminar geared toward local nonprofit board members on November 17th, 2011 from 9:00am to noon at TRECA, 100 Executive Drive, Marion.

The seminar will cover basic requirements for all charitable organizations, reporting and fiduciary responsibilities for board members, how to read an agency’s IRS 990 form, easy-to-follow tips to meet board responsibilities, and how to protect your organization. Speakers for the event include Larry Havens of Holbrook & Manter, CPA’s and Peter Thomas and Beth Short of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

“In Marion County, the United Way and Marion Community Foundation have worked closely for years to build capacity and quality in the nonprofits we fund,” explained United Way of Marion County Executive Director Pam Stone. “We are fortunate to have partners both inside and outside of our community to help us with this mission.”

Both executive staff and board members of all local nonprofit organizations are encouraged to attend this event. There is no cost to participants.

If you would like to attend, please call 740-383-3108 or e-mail mary@unitedwaymarion.org to make a reservation, as seating is limited.