Specialization Module for Successful Foundation Work
The first day of the seminar covers current trends affecting the work of foundation boards and addresses the legal and corporate competences, rights and obligations, as well as the challenges in remunerating foundation board members. Participants will receive an introduction to legal and practical issues along the foundation life cycle.
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The second day of the seminar covers topics related to effective foundation work. Participants learn how to ensure the successful composition and management of the foundation board, recognize the importance of umbrella foundations, learn about taxation, address sustainability issues, and discuss the effects of their work on the foundation board.
Learning Objectives (selection)
The module addresses the key elements for the successful financial management of the company by the board of directors.
Learning Objectives (selection)
With the seminar Foundation Board you professionalize your mandate activity. You will benefit from a cross-sector exchange and deepen your practical and theoretical know-how.
This university-based continuing education program focuses on the Swiss foundation landscape and ensures a transfer of knowledge for sustainable success.
Please note that courses and dates can be subjects to change.
Following the seminar, participants work independently on an applied knowledge transfer task. On successful completion of the task, they earn 3 ECTS credits and the Foundation Board Expertise certificate from the Rochester-Bern Executive Program. The certificate of achievement is voluntary. Participants who complete the seminar without a certificate of achievement will receive confirmation of participation.
The seminar is aimed at:
The fee for the three-day specialization seminar is CHF 3,500.
The fee includes seminar participation, electronic teaching materials, lunch on course days, a dinner on the first evening, refreshments during breaks, and confirmation of participation with recognition of ECTS credits. Participants must cover their accommodation expenses.
Members of our partners can benefit from discounts. Our partners are listed here.
Download the application package (in German) and complete it electronically. If a signature is required, please print out the document and sign and scan it. You can then upload the completed documents to the application portal. The following documents are required for a complete application. In addition, all terms and conditions must be read and accepted.
Once your complete application has been uploaded, we will contact you about dates for an interview.
A personal interview will be conducted to determine if your qualifications and specific needs match the program.
The admission decision is made after the interview.