The nonprofit policy sampler

Main Author: Lawrence, Barbara, 1944-
Other Authors: Flynn, Outi., Fletcher, Kathleen.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Washington, DC : BoardSource, 2006.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Ethics and accountability. Mission. Values. Code of ethics. Conflict of interest. Confidentiality. Whistleblower protection. Record retention and document destruction
  • Role of the board. Board member agreements. Board chair job descriptions. Other board officer job descriptions. Compensation of board members. Board member expense reimbursement. Board self-assessment
  • Chief executive. Chief executive job descriptions. Chief executive performance evaluation. Executive compensation. Executive transition
  • Finance and investments. Budgeting. Capital expenditures. Financial controls. Investments. Reserves and endowments. Financial audits. IRS form 990 and 990-PF. Risk management
  • Fundraising. Board member fundraising. Donor relations. Gift acceptance. Sponsorships and endorsements
  • Personnel policies. Responsibility for human resources. Equal employment opportunity. Nepotism. Sexual harassment. Workplace environment: substance abuse, solicitation, electronic communication. Complaints. Performance review
  • Communications. Media relations. Crisis communications. Electronic media. Lobbying and political activity
  • Committees. introduction to committee roles. governance committee. Financial committees (finance, audit, and investment). Development committee. Executive committee. Other common committees. Advisory councils. Committee chair job descriptions.