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Raffles 101
Charitable organizations have long used raffles as an effective way to raise support. Conducting a raffle seems simple enough, at least on the surface, right? But before undertaking a raffle, you’d be well advised to familiarize yourself with the requirements outlined in this update.
Avoid Sexual Harassment Liability
Although no measures will completely insulate your organization from harassment charges, you can reduce the risk by having a clear anti-harassment policy and an effective internal procedure for investigation and dispute resolution. Use these steps to protect your organization.
Expert Help: Find It and Use It
Nonprofits attract bright, dedicated, and capable staff and volunteers. And many have the "Midas touch" for recruiting dynamic, well-respected, and effective board members. Despite all that resident talent, every organization needs outside help sometimes. What experts do you need and how do you find them?
Five Things To Avoid in Employee Handbooks
Here are five common mistakes found in employee handbooks and how to remedy them.
Insuring Volunteers
Get guidance on commonly asked questions about insuring volunteers, including what types of claims could be filed against your nonprofit and what coverages are available to protect your organization.
Key Person Insurance Coverage
When a nonprofit loses a key person, it causes a waterfall effect for the organization. Fortunately, the possibility of death or disability of a key person is a contingency that can be insured.
Skills and Experience Inventory
This skills and experience inventory can be adapted to fit your nonprofit’s needs in assessing the skills of your staff, designating duties and responsibilities, and planning professional development training.
Sample Volunteer Program Assessment Survey
The easiest and least expensive way to assess a program is through surveying methods. Use Charity Village's Volunteer Program Survey and Assessment to evaluate your volunteer program.
Key Steps in Developing a Risk Management Program
Looking to develop a risk management program? Here are five key steps in the Risk Management Process.
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.
Sample Fraud Policy
An organizational fraud policy facilitates the development of controls to help detect and prevent fraud against your organization.
Volunteer Background Checks: Giving Back Without Giving Up on Privacy
This guide explores the expanding world of volunteer screening, identifies relevant laws as well as fundamental privacy protections, and offers suggestions for organizations and volunteers.
Sample Audit Committee Job Description
A sample Audit Committee description, which includes the purpose and primary responsibilities of its members.
Rules for Charitable Contributions of Clothing and Household Items
Guidelines from the IRS and National Council of Nonprofits