Date: 7/27/2011
Time: 1:30 PM TO 3:00 PM

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Event Description: Date: Tuesday, July 27 Time: 1:30-3:00 p.m. Rates: $62 PANO Members; $89 Nonmembers Program Details This presentation addresses the art and science of drafting bylaws. Well-written and formulated bylaws help shape power relationships within a nonprofit organization; provide unambiguous procedures to prevent disputes; and reduce the risks of litigation. Bylaws should provide answers, not raise questions. Come with questions and candidness, and leave with clarity and confidence to draft or edit a workable document. What you will learn: • Gain clarity on procedural issues • Learn how to avoid, avoid, avoid o goal-oriented expressions o inconsistent language o passive tense and ambiguities • Determine whether your bylaws appropriately answer "whose organization is this" • Understand how to produce an effective document • Receive "Annotated" Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws • Take home sample forms that work Who Should Attend: Executive Directors, Board Members, Consultants, Attorneys and others interested in reviewing and assessing an organization's bylaws. Level of Difficulty: Intermediate Where: Webinar When: Tuesday, July 27, 2011 Time: 1:30 PM –3:00 PM (E.S.T.) Cost: $62 PANO Members; $89 Nonmembers Presenter: Donald W. Kramer, Esquire, Editor of Nonprofit Issues Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP (Note: Call-in and webinar instructions will be emailed upon registration. Materials will be emailed prior to the program date.) All participants will receive copies of the Standards for Excellence Code and the organizational self-assessment form. Participants will learn about the educational resources and optional certification components of the Standards for Excellence Program. For more information on the Standards for Excellence please visit: www.pano.org Who should attend: Executive Directors, Board Members and Nonprofit Administrators desiring to implement best practices in nonprofit operations Level of Difficulty: All Levels In this informative Introductory Seminar, participants will: • Learn the basics of the Standards for Excellence • Review the self-assessment exercise for the organization you are representing to identify areas of excellence and opportunities for growth and improvement • Learn about educational resources available, sample tools and policies and the voluntary certification process of applying for the Standards for Excellence Seal of Approval What previous attendees had to say... "I really enjoyed the webinar. Very convenient." "Great Presenter – outstanding!” "Information was superior to other workshops.” When: Thursday, July 21, 2011 Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Please log in 5 to 10 minutes prior to session start time to ensure your computer has updated software to run the webinar.) Cost: $25 PANO Members; $40 Nonmembers Why: "The Standards for Excellence Program in our state will permit nonprofit organizations to fulfill their missions and to mentor their communities by modeling operational procedures that will generate an increased level of assured reliance upon the integrity and truthfulness of the organization." R. Bruce Bickel, Ph.D.,Private Foundation Management Services, PNC Advisors *NOTE: Registrants will receive materials via email prior to the webinar.


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