Legal / Law Training Course on Donation / Nonprofit / NGO Law & Regulation

Module 1: Introduction to Nonprofit and NGO Law
Key Focus Areas:
Definition and types of nonprofit organizations and NGOs.
Legal principles governing nonprofit operations.
Differences between charitable trusts, foundations, associations, and NGOs.
Activities:
Interactive lecture and group discussion on organizational types.
Mapping nonprofit structures within different legal systems.
Case Studies:
Analysis of successful NGO registration and compliance examples.

Module 2: Formation, Registration, and Governance
Key Focus Areas:
Legal requirements for establishment and registration of NGOs.
Articles of association, bylaws, and governance structures.
Roles and responsibilities of boards, directors, and officers.
Activities:
Drafting model bylaws and governance documents.
Workshop: setting up compliance and reporting frameworks.
Case Studies:
Governance failures and legal consequences for NGOs.

Module 3: Donations, Fundraising, and Financial Regulation
Key Focus Areas:
Legal considerations in accepting donations and grants.
Tax exemptions, charitable status, and financial reporting.
Fundraising compliance and donor agreements.
Activities:
Drafting donation agreements and grant contracts.
Simulation: managing funds in compliance with nonprofit regulations.
Case Studies:
Cases of mismanagement of donations and regulatory enforcement actions.

Module 4: Compliance, Risk Management, and Accountability
Key Focus Areas:
Regulatory reporting, audits, and transparency obligations.
Risk management in operations and project implementation.
Anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorism financing obligations.
Activities:
Compliance checklist exercises.
Risk assessment and mitigation planning workshops.
Case Studies:
NGO noncompliance cases and lessons learned.

Module 5: Partnerships, Legal Challenges, and Emerging Trends
Key Focus Areas:
Collaborations with government, private sector, and international donors.
Legal challenges in cross-border operations and international funding.
Emerging trends: digital fundraising, social enterprise models, ESG integration.
Activities:
Designing a partnership agreement framework.
Group discussion: navigating cross-border legal and regulatory challenges.
Case Studies:
Successful international NGO partnerships and legal compliance models