About

Tom Hyatt focuses on nonprofit corporate, regulatory, and tax-exempt organization issues for nonprofit private and public universities, colleges, and institutionally related foundations. He frequently works with boards of directors and senior management teams on governance, corporate structure, and strategic planning issues. He presents to boards of directors on current issues in higher education and the nonprofit sector, conducts in-service training, and facilitates board discussions and retreats.

His governance work includes assisting boards on matters of regulatory compliance, fiduciary duty, conflicts of interest, bylaws and policy development and revision, senior management compensation and benefits, and CEO transition. Mr. Hyatt also regularly lectures on business and tax planning issues for nonprofit health care providers and nonprofit associations. He has written books and numerous articles about tax-exempt organizations and nonprofit governance topics. Mr. Hyatt is particularly experienced in facilitating the process between governing boards and presidents for preparing and revising employment agreements and for undertaking an appropriate compensation analysis.

Professional Credentials

Mr. Hyatt earned his BA from Boston College and his JD from the University of Pittsburgh.