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Top Ten Tips to Shorten the Tax-Exempt Application Process
Tips from the IRS to help shorten the application process for acquiring tax-exempt status.
The Nonprofit Executive’s Guide to Cyber Risk Management and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
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.
Four Myths about Attorney-Client Privilege
Answers to common issues when communicating with your organization's legal counsel.
Tis the Season for Nonprofit Fundraising Risk
Articles in a two part series discuss the legal and risk implications of seeking charitable contributions during the giving season.
The Legal, Ethical and Practical Pitfalls of Incentive Compensation for Fundraising Professionals
The legal, ethical, and practical reasons why individuals soliciting charitable contributions for nonprofit organizations should not be compensated based on fundraising results
Charitable Solicitation Licensing Information
Find answers to your questions about Charitable Solicitation License (CSL), who needs it, and how to apply.
Financial Management: Oversight, Policies, and Procedures
Get a quick and thorough summary of the oversight, policies, and procedures that can ensure the responsible financial management of your organization.
Charitable Solicitation Registration and Compliance Guide
Thorough guide to charitable solicitation registration and legal compliance by fundraisers.
Charitable Solicitation - Licensing, Disclosures, and Acknowledgement
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.
AFP Code of Ethical Standards
Ethical standards and principles are the foundation for maintaining public trust in your organization and the nonprofit sector as a whole.
Risk Management: Your Role as a Board Member
Smart nonprofits know that success demands risk-taking, and they create an organizational culture that regularly assesses risk, favors intelligent risks, and mitigates the impact of known risks.
Recruiting and Orienting New Board Members
This article details the importance of having a process in place for recruiting and orienting new board members.
Procedure for Changing Bylaws
Overivew of the general procedure for changing nonprofit bylaws.
Phantom Boards and Bobble Heads
This resource provides valuable reminders of how nonprofits can maintain their tax-exempt status through fastidious legal compliance.
Sample Personnel Policies and Employee Handbooks
Sample personnel policies that you may adjust to suite your organization.