Partner Event: Running a Tight Ship – Governance & Compliance for Non-Profits
May 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Running a non-profit comes with big responsibilities—but compliance doesn’t have to be complicated! This session will break down essential governance strategies to keep your organization legally sound and operating smoothly. We will cover corporate structuring, legal risk management, key compliance requirements (including audit thresholds), and the differences between charities and non-profits. Plus, we’ll dive into best practices for good governance—exploring membership structures, committees, ex-officio roles, and common by-law strategies. Whether you are new to non-profit leadership or looking to refine your approach, this session will give you the insights you need to maintain a strong and compliant organization.
Workshop Takeaways:
• Corporate structuring
• Legal Risk Management
• Corporate compliance requirements
• Charities vs non-profits
• Corporate good governance
About the Speakers:
Robert Maratta, B.Sc. (Toronto), M.Sc. (Queen’s), J.D.(Queen’s)
Robert is a senior associate lawyer and registered trademark agent in the Business Law Group at Cunningham Swan. Robert has earned a reputation as a leading regional lawyer in the areas of intellectual property, information technology and not-for-profit law, and assists clients with businesses at all stages of growth and development.
Kent Williams, B.Mus (Queen’s), J.D. (Queen’s)
Since 2021, Kent Williams has been an Associate in the Business Law group at Cunningham Swan. His practice is geared towards serving the needs o businesses at all stages of their growth and development. Committed to serving the broader Kingston community, he has sat on the Boards of Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning, the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, and the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area.
