Sample or Template

TechSoup offers several resources on Social Media for Nonprofits, written for organizations seeking to use such online platforms for fundraising and mission advocacy.

Financial Policies and Procedures Manual is a "fill in the name of your organization" sample manual on which a nonprofit might model new or compare current policies, while adjusting the text to suit the individual needs of the organization. (Financial Technologies & Management CPAs, 2019)

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The Essential Nonprofit Employee Handbook Template (Nonprofit HR, 2014) gives an outline of what sections to include in an employee handbook and the details of what would be included under the following topical sections: 

Nonprofit Cost Analysis Toolkit: Six Steps to Finding the True Costs of Programs asserts that an "effective true-cost analysis accurately allocates direct as well as indirect costs across focus areas such as programs, geographic sites or particular products, allowing nonprofit leaders to make more informed decisions about strategy and funding." The guide's steps are to first determine the scope of the analysis to be conducted, g

Although referencing state laws outside of North Carolina, Securing Waivers of Liability from Volunteers of Nonprofit Organizations gives a solid overview of why nonprofits should obtain signed legal documents from volunteers during the on-boarding process and features a sample "Release and Waiver of Liability" template.

Editable sample job description for administrative and operations manager positions. Includes a mix of responsibilities that involve scheduling meetings, responding to inquiries (phone/email), maintaining website content, helping manage interns, financial roles (bookkeeping via QuickBooks), and being flexible in adapting to shifting organizational needs.

External communication policies for the organization's official use of social media

Whether for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok – or whatever platform rises to popularity next – your nonprofit will need a coordinated strategy to maximize the benefits from the hard work invested in managing your organization's online presence. 

Racial Equity Toolkit: An Opportunity to Operationalize Equity can be used by community-based organizations to engage with government officials to advance racial equity. The appedix also includes a "Racial Equity Tool Worksheet" for guiding discussions. (The Local & Regional Government Alliance on Race and Equity, 2015)

Although it is unfortunate, sometimes volunteers are not a good match, or are even potentially disruptive, for our nonprofit. In such cases, there are several considerations and tasks to align before taking the next step to dismiss a volunteer.