Nonprofit organizations are subject to the same laws as their private sector counterparts, and are just as vulnerable to the impacts of sexual harassment. While having a sexual harassment policy is not required by law, having a policy is strongly advised. Courts often will look unfavorably upon...
Model Sexual Harassment Policy for Nonprofits - MaineCanDo.pdf
Nonprofit organizations are subject to the same laws as their private sector counterparts, and are just as vulnerable to the impacts of sexual harassment. An effective sexual harassment policy and quick remedial action on internal complaints can prevent sexual harassment, minimize its disruptive...
Sexual Harassment Prevention Checklist - MaineCanDo.pdf
Form 990 asks organizations to indicate whether they have adopted a gift acceptance policy, and while it is not required, the IRS may increase their scrutiny of returns from organizations that have not adopted recommended policies. These resources provide a thorough overview of the importance of...
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Sample-Whistleblower-Policy.pdf
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Annotated-Conflict-Policy-Template-Public-Charity.pdf
This helpful and brief guide outlines the various documents to which your board needs to pay attention. Some of the documentation is legally required while some are simply helpful to have. Some documents should be available to the public while others must be kept confidential. Some serve as...
Document retention policies are one of several governance policies that the IRS highlights on the Form 990 by asking whether the filing nonprofit has adopted a written record retention policy. Adopting a written document retention policy ensures that staff and volunteers follow consistent...