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Accountability, Transparency and Disclosures
–Guidestar: Paper-Thin Transparency
–IRS Charitable Contributions: Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements (.pdf)
–IRS: Exempt Organization Public Disclosure and Availability Requirements
–Lawyers Clearing House: Legal Assessment Program
–National Council of Nonprofits (NCN): Financial Transparency
–NCN: Public Disclosure Requirements for Nonprofits
Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation
–Grant Space: What are Nonprofit Bylaws?
–Harbor Compliance: Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation
–Harbor Compliance: Nonprofit Bylaws Template
–Hurwit & Associates: Sample Nonprofit Bylaw Provision: Indemnification
–Lawyers Clearing House: Legal Referral Program
Code of Ethics
–Guidestar: How Ethical is Your Nonprofit Organization?
–NCN: Document Retention Policies
–NCN: Ethics and Accountability for Nonprofits
–NCN: Whistleblower Protections for Nonprofits
Fiscal Sponsorship
–MNN: The What, Why and How of Fiscal Sponsorship
–TSNE MissionWorks: Fiscal Sponsorship
Insurance and Risk Management
–Free Management Library: Risk Management, Disaster Planning and Protecting Against Crime
–NCN: Investment Policies for Nonprofits
–Nonprofit Risk Management Center (NRMC): Insurance FAQ
–NRMC: Risk and Risk Management FAQ
Pro Bono and Reduced Fee Legal Assistance for Nonprofits
–International Center for Not-for-Profit Law
–Lawyers Clearinghouse: Pro Bono with Impact
–NCN: Pro Bono and Skilled Volunteers
Taxes
–IRS Tax Information for Charities & Other Non-Profits
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