Non-Profits and Fiduciary Duties
Being on the board of directors (BOD) for a non-profit, comes with duties and obligations. This liability extends to you personally if you breach these responsibilities. Sometimes, people agree to be a director of a non-profit as a resume filler; or to support to a friend, family member, or colleague. Being a director of a non-profit however comes with risks and should be taken seriously. Directors need to be mindful of their fiduciary duties to avoid tax and personal liability….