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Sample Conflict of Interest Policy
Sample conflict of interest policy, as outlined by the Internal Revenue Service.
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Sample Crisis Communication Readiness Checklist
Sample crisis communications readiness checklist from from Al Czarnecki Communications; focus on ten things to put into place prior to a crisis.
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Plan of Inclusivity for the Board of Directors and Committees
Sample inclusivity plan for board and committee members from the Minnesota Council on Foundations.
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RA Committee Charters
Sample documents regarding regional association committees, including committee descriptions, scope of responsibilities, and term limits.
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Affinity Group Policies
Sample documents regarding policies regarding funder working groups and affinity groups.
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Board Self-assessment
Over the years, regional associations have developed a number of tools for board members to self-evaluate their efficiency, assigned roles, and productivity.
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure Forms
These sample disclosure forms ask individuals to list their affiliations with other entities that might potentially affect their independent decision making in order to identify potential conflicts of interest based on an expansive definition of affiliated persons.
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Conflict of Interest Policy for Independent Foundations
A sample conflict of interest form for independent private foundations.
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Sample Bylaws for Resignations and Removals
These sample bylaws provide information on procedures for the resignation or removal of a trustee due to conflict of interest.
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Sample Conflict of Interest Policies
The following sample conflict of interest policies are excerpted from The Non-Profit Answer Book: An Executive Director's Guide to Frequently Asked Questions from BoardSource.
These policies range from general guidelines related to conflicts of interest to a comprehensive conflict-of-interest policy that follows a traditional legal format and is recommended by the IRS.