Resource Library

A difficult risk to address in a nonprofit is the possibility of theft of financial and other assets by insiders. One starting point for preventing workplace theft is understanding why and how people steal from their employers.

This sample statement defines self-dealing transactions and describes the appropriate approval process and why prohibition of private inurement is important for all organizations.

National Council of Nonprofits resource summarizing proper employee classification to avoid costly legal situations.

Offers a step-by-step assessment to help determine whether an employee should be classified as exempt versus non-exempt.

A short list of what are permissible election-related activities for nonprofit organizations.

The IRS recommends a three step process referred to as "rebuttable presumption" to substantiate the reasonableness of executive compensation offered by an organization and provides guidelines for determining this on its website.

(February 5, 2019 webinar) You'll explore some of the habits and mindsets that executive directors can use to create a strong sense of shared leadership with the board.

Article about different parties legally able to file a lawsuit against nonprofits and how to mitigate that risk.

A resource that helps nonprofit leaders understand the risk landscape and their role in managing cyber risk, part one explains how to lead the organization toward an improved cybersecurity posture, and part two introduces The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Cybersecurity Framework1, which is a widely used, free methodology for managing cybersecurity.

Answers to common issues when communicating with your organization's legal counsel.

“Red folders” are a simple risk management tool that can go a long way. Call a red folder day for everyone on staff – including the CEO. The assignment is for everyone to use no more than two pages to sum up their key activities. It may include a list sorted by daily, monthly, or quarterly tasks or it may make more sense to organize the list by type of duty. It depends on the role, so let people have some flexibility.

Articles in a two part series discuss the legal and risk implications of seeking charitable contributions during the giving season.

Get a quick and thorough summary of the oversight, policies, and procedures that can ensure the responsible financial management of your organization.

Thorough guide to charitable solicitation registration and legal compliance by fundraisers.

A memorandum by Dianne Chipps Bailey of Robinson Bradshaw to describe the state and federal rules applicable to the solicitation of charitable contributions by Section 501(c)(3) organizations in the State of North Carolina.