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More Sample Confidentiality Policies
These samples create a framework for nonprofits in establishing and building their own confidentiality policies and guidelines for their board, staff, donors, clients, and volunteers.
Retreat Centers and Other Meeting or Event Venues in North Carolina
If you're looking for a venue to host your staff retreat, strategic planning, or other meeting for your organization, this list of retreat centers and other regional venues across North Carolina is a great place to get started.
Document Retention and Destruction Policy
A template Document Retention and Destruction Policy.
Executive Compensation Policies
The board of directors is responsible for hiring, and establishing the compensation (salary and benefits) of the executive director/CEO by identifying compensation that is "reasonable and not excessive," but that also is attractive enough to retain the best possible talent to lead the organization. The recommended process for determining this is explained in this National Council article.
Form W-2 Reporting of Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage
The Affordable Care Act requires employers to report the cost of coverage under an employer-sponsored group health plan. Reporting the cost of health care coverage on the Form W-2 does not mean that the coverage is taxable. Learn more from this resource from the IRS.
How to Claim the Health Care Tax Credit
Many nonprofits have been wondering how to claim the small employer health care tax credit. Get answers from Small Business Health Care Tax Credit Questions and Answers: How to Claim the Credit.
Layoffs: Negotiating the Rough Surf in Your Nonprofit
Layoffs that are motivated by economic or administrative reasons -- such as loss of funding or staff reorganization -- are common in the nonprofit sector. Here are answers to your common questions about layoffs.
Maximizing Nonprofit Internal Controls: An Essential Guide for Even the Most Pure
Whether your nonprofit is more like an intimate family or an enormous well-oiled machine, fraud can occur, and when it happens, it can damage your reputation, relationships with funders, and staff morale. In other words, you can't afford it.
Nonprofit Fraud: It’s a People Problem, So Combat It with Governance
How can nonprofits' leaders and boards better mitigate their fraud risks? First and foremost, they should focus on governance.
Overhead Cost Definition Worksheet
This resource is an overview of different overhead definitions, and what may or may not be included.
Sample Signature Authorities Policy
This signature authority policy serves as a sample of the permission to execute transactions established by relevant policies and permission to approve transactions for execution.
What to Do with Board Members Who Don't Do Anything
This article includes short-term and long-term strategies to help your organization deal with a board member who is not contributing to the well-being of the board and the organization.
Tracking Volunteer Time to Boost Your Bottom Line: A Complete Accounting Guide
Tracking volunteer time can help you meet match requirements, improve your financial statement presentations, and reduce liability. Learn the why and how to include volunteer time in your budgets and financials.
Understanding Your EIN - Employer Identification Numbers
Publications providing general information on Employer Identification Numbers (EINs).
When Funds Go Missing, What Can You Do? What Must You Do?
What should a board do once it suspects or has discovered evidence of embezzlement? Clifford Perlman of NPQ details the responsibilities of the board when funds go missing.