Privacy Policies For Non-Profits: Sample & Resources
A few weeks ago, I did a podcast on privacy policies. Ironically, I”ve come across dozens of articles and posts on privacy law since then, addressing the logistics of implementing a privacy culture to...
View ArticleHow To Avoid Entering the “Oops” Agreement
It plagues men and women of all shapes and sizes. It can knock you off your feet before you know what hit you…cause weeks of headaches. It’s the “Oops” Agreement, or at least that’s what I call it. The...
View Article“I’m Supposed To Keep Those Emails?” The Need For An Electronic Document Policy
What is That Exactly? What constitutes as an electronic document or record is massive. There’s the stuff we tend to think of like emails, databases, word processing documents and spreadsheets. But what...
View ArticleA List of “Considerations” When Entering Into A Contract
So I’ve been meaning to do this for a while and finally got a sec to put something together. Below you’ll find a brief list of considerations I’ve found people should be keeping in mind when entering...
View ArticleWhen Developing and Maintaining a Website Don’t Forget The Legal Stuff
Websites play such an integral role for organizations now; even more so than just a year or two ago. An increasingly creative and innovative way for organization’s to convey their mission; what...
View ArticleHave You: Created a Gift Acceptance Policy?
I’ve noticed that organizations are starting to get the hang of Conflict of Interest and Whistleblower policies. But the Gift Acceptance policy is one that still seems to get overlooked; even though...
View ArticleThings To Bear In Mind When Finalizing And Signing A Contract
So I was recently “inspired” by a contract I received a few nights ago from a local organization. I’m not exaggerating when I say looking at it for five minutes forced me to lay it down, center myself...
View ArticleHave You: Created A Charter For Your Nonprofit Committee?
In a recent post I talked about a few things organizations should do when they create or utilize board committees. One of the things I mentioned (that I’m a huge fan of) is the committee charter. It’s...
View ArticleQuick Resource Guide
For those organizations constantly on the hunt to find new ways of relaying information, check out a quick guide I created for the blog in Haiku. Oh, and well read the guide too. Notations on...
View ArticleTips & Tricks on Writing Board Minutes: A Resource Guide
I’ve had enough people ask about this one I figured I’d share it on the blog. It’s a brief guide I created for the 4Good community (join if you haven’t already). Just a few things to keep in mind when...
View ArticleSuggestions and Examples For Your Next Volunteer Agreement
This week I worked with an organization on updating their volunteer agreement. Thought I’d post a few of the suggestions I came up with for others to marinate on and comment. What else are YOU putting...
View ArticleIRS Form 1023: Upcoming Changes and Getting Stuck on The Narrative
I was in the process of drafting this post and got a nifty reminder from the IRS about Form 1023″s upcoming makeover. One that I think alot of people are going to be excited about. For those who...
View ArticleAll About Logistics: 5 Things to Think About After Forming a New Organization
Check out my most recent post on the TriplePundit site! A list of five things nonprofits, social enterprises and traditional for-profits should all be thinking about after forming a new organization....
View ArticleAnother Way To Understand Nonprofit Entities
I field lots of questions about entity structures. But without fail, I start to run through the options and watch the questioner’s soul slowly die. Eyes glaze. Mouthes fall open. Stay with me! I’ve...
View ArticleHow To Create A Kick-butt Org Chart
Current State of the Org Chart Org charts get a bad wrap. With them falling somewhere between the 6-hour cable window and telephone customer service on the “helpful” scale. But utility all depends on...
View ArticleFor a Good to Great Privacy Policy Ask Questions
Originally appeared on Texas Nonprofits at http://www.txnp.org/Article/?ArticleID=18750 A few years ago I did a podcast on the importance of having a privacy policy. Now, with cyber attacks as regular...
View ArticleA Guide to Contracts for the Purpose-Driven, but Easily Bored
Happy Friday! It may be 80 some odd degrees and humid as all get out. But who says Christmas can’t come early?! I created this guide for clients and wanted to share it here. All you could want to...
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