NEW YORK NONPROFIT SEMINAR:

LEADING THROUGH TIMES OF CHANGE

Nonprofit leaders face rapid and challenging shifts in accounting requirements, legal compliance, and endowment best practices. It can be difficult to stay current on these developments while also managing the daily demands of leading your organization. This focused seminar is designed to equip your executive team and board with valuable information and best practices you need to address the top legal, accounting, and investment issues you face.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

The University Club

1 West 54th Street

New York, NY 10019

Co-sponsored by CapinCrouse LLP, Perlman & Perlman LLP, and Wilmington Trust Investment Advisors

Online Registration is now CLOSED

To Register for this event please contact Carly Rowland crowland@capincrouse.com or 317-885-2620 ext. 1300

Registration for this FREE event includes all materials, breakfast and the opportunity for attendees to earn up to 1.5 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

7:30-8:00 REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:00-8:05 WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS

8:05-8:35 SESSION 1: DON'T BECOME A STATISTIC: TIPS FOR PREVENTING FRAUD; James Oberle, Partner and National Director of Consulting Services, CapinCrouse

8:35-9:05 SESSION 2: (2-Part Session)

GENERATING SYNERGIES: JOINT VENTURES BETWEEN NONPROFITS AND FOR-PROFITS; Allen Bromberger, Partner, Perlman & Perlman

STAYING OUT OF THE CROSSHAIRS: RECENT ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS BY THE NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHARITIES BUREAU; Karen Wu, Senior Associate & Tracy Boak, Of Counsel, Perlman & Perlman

9:05-9:15 BREAK

9:15-9:45 SESSION 3: PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: IDENTIFYING THE APPROPRIATE ASSET ALLOCATION FOR YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO; Sam Fraundorf, President, Wilmington Trust Investment Advisors

9:45-10:30 SESSION 4: HOT TOPICS AFFECTING TODAY'S NONPROFITS, Moderator John Scibilia, Executive Administrator, Plymouth Church

10:30 CLOSING REMARKS

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

DON'T BECOME A STATISTIC: TIPS FOR PREVENTING FRAUD Presenter: James Oberle, Partner and National Director of Consulting Services, CapinCrouse

Fraudsters stole $40 billion from nonprofit entities last year. You may think it could never happen to your organization, but there are many reasons why nonprofits are vulnerable to fraud. Through real-life examples and case studies, this session will provide the essential information you need to help protect your organization from fraud. [CPE: Specialized Knowledge ]

GENERATING SYNERGIES: JOINT VENTURES BETWEEN NONPROFITS AND FOR-PROFITS Presenter: Allen Bromberger, Partner, Perlman & Perlman

A growing number of nonprofits are seeking new opportunities to form strategic relationships with for-profit entities, whether in the form of joint ventures, partnerships, hybrid structures, or similar arrangements. The success of these alliances, however, depends on more than just making good business decisions, however. In this session, Allen Bromberger will discuss the legal and tax implications of joint ventures and similar arrangements, with an eye to making them successful while minimizing risks to the organization. [ CPE: Specialized Knowledge ]

STAYING OUT OF THE CROSSHAIRS: RECENT ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS BY THE NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAIRITIES BUREAU Presenter: Karen Wu, Senior Associate & Tracy Boak, Of Counsel, Perlman & Perlman

The New York Attorney General’s Charities Bureau has been aggressively pursuing investigations and enforcement actions against charities on issues ranging from false or misleading solicitations to breaches of
fiduciary duty and self-dealing, resulting in settlements that have closed down charities and imposed millions of dollars in fines on key executives as well as board members. Nonprofit boards and management employees need to understand the legal issues being scrutinized by the state’s key charity regulators, and put in place proper policies and procedures that will help ensure that the organization stays out of trouble. [ CPE: Specialized Knowledge ]

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: IDENTIFYING THE APPROPRIATE ASSET ALLOCATION FOR YOUR INVESTMENT PORTOLIO Presenter: Sam Fraundorf, President, Wilmington Trust Investment Advisors

Studies show that asset allocation is the most important decision endowment or foundation executives make, and that it has the greatest impact on future returns. Many investment committees are concerned with the current economic trends, which include a slower economy coupled with the potential for higher interest rates. Some are focused on volatile emerging markets, while others are enticed by the growing allure of alternative investments. With lower endowment returns expected in the future, investment committees are also examining their spending policies. Sam Fraundorf will discuss Wilmington Trust’s capital market views and provide insight on current asset allocation recommendations and the impact on spending policies. He will underscore the need to take a long-term view while also being tactical. [ CPE: Specialized Knowledge ]

HOT TOPICS AFFECTING TODAY'S NONPROFITS Moderator: John Scibilia, Executive Administrator, Plymouth Church

Panelists: Sandra Johnson, CFO, The General Thelogical Seminary Arthur Webb, Founder and Group Leader, Arthur Webb Group Lesley Rosenthal, General Counsel, Lincoln Center of the Performing Arts

Have your most pressing legal, accounting, and investment questions answered during this unique discussion with a panel of your peers from fellow nonprofit institutions in New York.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Recognize and review areas of your organization that may be susceptible to fraud and determine how to prevent, identify, and respond to fraud if it does occur
Understand the various cooperative structures and arrangements that can be formed between nonprofit and for-profit entities, as well as the legal and tax implications of such alliances
Identify the legal compliance issues being scrutinized by the New York Attorney General’s Charities
Bureau and understand key policies that can help your organization stay out of trouble
Assess the current investment environment and identify areas of opportunity for your organization; determine appropriate diversified and tactical approaches; and implement best practices for determining a sustainable endowment spending rate

NASBA CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) INFORMATION

THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS YOU TO EARN UP TO 1.5 CPE CREDITS
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None Required
Program Type: Group-Live

Sponsored by CapinCrouse LLP, this seminar will allow you to qualify for up to 1.5 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE sponsors, CPE credits will be granted based on a 50-minute hour. The NASBA sponsor number is 103366. For questions or more information concerning the seminar and CPE credit, please contact us at info@capincrouse.com.

Cancellations and requests for refunds must be received by Wednesday, September 25, 2013. For questions or information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact Terra Aguirre at taguirre@capincrouse.com or call 317.885.2620.

CapinCrouse LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.

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NEW YORK NONPROFIT SEMINAR:

LEADING THROUGH TIMES OF CHANGE