The role of a charitable board member is not always as glamorous as it may sound, but if you volunteer your time as a board member for a New York State charity, you should be commended for giving back to our community. Your role not only requires you to attend meetings and volunteer at events running the gamut from bake sales to black-tie galas, you must also be aware of what rules govern your actions as a board member. The NYS Attorney General oversees our State’s charities, and has a very good publication outlining the responsibilities of a board member: Right from the Start: Responsibilities of Directors of Not-for-Profit Corporations. Continue reading “Significant revisions to the New York State Not-for-Profit Law: What you need to know as a Board Member of a NYS Organization”