Gain the tools needed to create a plan to establish or enhance your organization's transparency.
We constantly hear about transparency this and transparency that, but what does that mean, and how do we get there? This topic will help executives, board members, and the professionals who work with them to understand the need for and benefits of enhanced transparency. In addition, you will learn the time-tested methods to achieve greater transparency at no cost to the organization. This information is critical for professionals in the ever-changing not-for-profit world.
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Why Lorman?
Over 35 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Agenda
What Is True Transparency?
- Understanding What It Is
- How Do We Improve Our Transparency?
- How Much Effort?
Legal Transparency
- Books and Records
- Annual Returns (Form 990)
- Application for Exempt Status
- Document Retention Policies
Ethical Transparency
- Regular Staff Meetings
- Sexual Harassment Policy
- Employee Relations Policy
- Annual Reports
Benefits of Transparency
- Public Perception
- Donor Relations
- Not for Profit Ratings
- Employee Morale
- Better Board Involvement
Case Studies
- Ex-Housing Client
- Dysfunctional Board
- Out of Control Employee
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Why Lorman?
Over 35 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Credits
OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on November 29, 2021.
Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information.
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
MP3 Download
- Arizona CLE 1.0
- CA MCLE 1.0
- CT CLE 1.0
- HI CLE 1.0
- NJ CLE 1.2
- VT CLE 1.0
- WA CLE 1.0
- WV MCLE 1.2
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Why Lorman?
Over 35 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Faculty

Samuel J. Erkonen
Howe & Hutton, Ltd.
- Partner with Howe & Hutton, Ltd.
- Practice is limited primarily to not-for-profit organizations and the hospitality industry
- Admitted in nine different federal jurisdictions nationwide
- Provides (before COVID-19) 30-40 educational presentations yearly in connection with not-for-profit law and related liability issues
- J.D. degree; LL.M. (masters of law) degree in taxation, Washington University in St. Louis; graduate in finance, University of Iowa
- Can be contacted at 815-919-6580, [email protected], or [email protected]
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Why Lorman?
Over 35 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.

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