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Sample Foundation Code of Values
A sample document detailing the core values of the Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation including restrictions on participation on nonprofit/grantee boards.
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Charitable Giving: Find the Keys to Financial Literacy at Money Power Day
Over the years, corporations and foundations have made significant investments in increasing financial literacy. Recently, the demand for these programs has exploded as they address the needs of youth, high school students, working adults and senior citizens on diverse financial issues ranging from budgeting and savings to student loans and foreclosure prevention.
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Basic Guidelines and Sample Agenda for Board Training Session
Online resource from Free Management Library, includes a guideline and agenda for board training sessions.
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Keeping Your Board Out of Trouble: What Implications Does the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Passed by Congress Have For Your Nonprofit
What implications does the Sarbanes-Oxley law passed by Congress have for nonprofits? Learn more about recent changes in federal and state laws and find sample policies of use for nonprofits.
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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.