Protect your organization & its leaders

To make sure you aren’t potentially putting your organization at risk, read our most recent blog post on conflict-of-interest policies. While most nonprofits have a policy in place, many nonprofit leaders probably don't know the details of the policy. Is it comprehensive enough to protect your organization and its leaders? Is it current and up to date with the organization’s needs? When was the last time you had each board member sign the agreement?

To help even further, here is a sample policy you can edit to fit your current needs. This download also includes key elements and practical tips.

Create policies, not problems

Policies are the operational guidelines for an organization. They are a reference tool for appropriate action, ethical decision making, and for dealing with potential or actual conflicts. Policies can paraphrase a law, explain a procedure, clarify a principle, or express a desired goal. They are the protocol to follow that, when properly used, helps diminish embarrassing or potentially harmful situations, improper behavior, and ineffective decision making. An organization usually has board-related, personnel, and financial policies. 

Download this resource to learn more about how to create policies.

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