policy

Advocacy should be an important part of the work of every nonprofit, but many organizations fear it because they assume they don’t have the staff capacity, tools, or funding to advocate effectively. Spoiler alert: There is no “right” way for a nonprofit to advocate for its mission! This webinar will begin with a series of questions for nonprofits to assess ways their organizations can most effectively strengthen their programs and services by being stronger advocates.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Policy Template - This resource from Bloomerang is designed for small nonprofits in the arts, however this policy can be used as a starting point and modified to meet your organization's needs.

See also: 6 Tips for Creating a Strong Diversity Statement

Have a burning advocacy-related question? Bolder Advocacy offers an "Ask an Expert" service, where you can submit your question and get help from their advocacy coaches. (Alliance for Justice)

Check out this collection of resources on telecommuting including sample policies and things to consider and should be addressed before implementing a policy at your organization. (North Carolina Telework)

Find out how to evaluate your procedures to be more effective and efficient.

© North Carolina Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Inc. From Common Ground, a publication of the N.C. Center for Nonprofits, www.ncnonprofits.org.

Organizations can adapt one of these sample employee dating policies for their organizational personnel policies.

Employee Relationships in the Workplace Policy (Workable)

Sample Employee Dating Policy (Paycor)

Critical to succession planning and organizational resilience are systems that support skills development for board and staff. Presented here are the elements of a robust talent development culture. (CompassPoint)

While the emphasis of to role of vice president, finance and operations is finance, it includes responsibilities for managing a breadth of staff functions and requires an individual who is both strategic and tactical. Adapt this sample job description for your organization. (The Bridgespan Group)

Crisis prevention is doubly important for small public entities, companies and nonprofit organizations. Small organizations often have fewer resources to draw on when a crisis erupts, and insurance and other risk financing tools may not be an available due to the organization’s meager financial resources. But every organization, from the smallest to the largest can and should take steps to prevent the preventable and prepare for the unavoidable. The key is to select the strategies that appeal to your organization and best suit your situation.

Most 501(c)(3) nonprofits have conflicts of interest policies to help identify actual or potential conflicts of interest that may arise among board members and staff leadership. Typically, these policies: (a) require board members and staff to disclose annually any personal, business, or organizational interests that they have may create a conflict of interest with their service to the nonprofit; and (b) establish a process for board members and employees with potential conflicts of interest to recuse themselves from taking actions that could jeopardize the integrity of the organizatio