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3rd Annual Not-for-Profit Board Governance Conference

Details	Please join us for our annual conference where we hope you will gain new insights, strategies and a positive outlook that will allow you to focus on the things that matter to the organization you serve. Keynote speaker, Diana Aviv, President & CEO of the Independent Sector, will talk about A New Era of Governance as she explores the new IRS Form 990 as well as the potential legislation of not-for-profits. She will also share real-life examples of what can go wrong and how to prevent such situations to ensure the health and vibrancy of your not-for-profit for years to come.
When	Tuesday September 7, 2010
Registration	Please CLICK HERE to register
Where	The Conference Center Seattle, WA
Who	Keynote speaker, Diana Aviv, President & CEO of the Independent Sector
Attendees	This conference is for audit and finance committee members, board members, CFOs and executive directors of not-for-profit organizations.
Cost	$110 per person registration fee includes technical instruction and meals.
Topics and Agendas	How to Make Your Investment Policy Statement Work for You Setting Strategic Goals that Actually Drive Behavior For Board Members: Risks Real and Imagined Washington State Tax Update Form 990: A Melodrama (Or What the Watchdogs See) Managing Risk Starts at the Top Cost-Cutting Strategies for the Road Ahead Raising, Saving, and Growing Money in Tough Times: The Board Member's Role

Details	The Private Foundation Summit is an unique event to learn, network and gain tools which will strategically propel a foundation forward. The program embraces foundation concerns and offers specific and practical solutions.
When	October 21-22, 2010
Registration	Please CLICK HERE to register
Where	W Hotel 1112 Fourth Ave. Seattle, WA 98101
Who	Keynote Speaker: Richard Henriques, CFO, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Cost	$699 per person. Early Registration: $599 per person when registering by September 23rd.
Topics and Agendas	A Primer: An overview of private foundation legal basics Update on sector, trends, and Legislative activity Payout Strategies in a Volatile Market Case studies on common questions, missteps, and solutions to thorny dilemmas Governance Leadership: Operational oversight, fiduciary obligations, public disclosure and succession planning Ask the Experts panel discussion