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Sample Policies & Templates

Streamline your nonprofit operations with our comprehensive collection of nonprofit sample policies and templates.

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An Easy-to-Use Accounting Procedures Manual Template

An Easy-to-Use Accounting Procedures Manual Template

September 24, 2024October 1, 2024 Deborah Connors

Accounting Procedures Manual Template in Word. Download the Word document, and everything you need to fill in is in red.

5 Best Practices for Building a Nonprofit Annual Operating Budget (with Template!)

5 Best Practices for Building a Nonprofit Annual Operating Budget (with Template!)

June 27, 2022November 1, 2023 Eric Joseph Rubio

While no two nonprofits are exactly alike, there are some best practices that all organizations should use when building their annual operating budgets.

7 Guiding Principles for a JDEI Policy That Isn’t Just Hot Air. Plus, a Free Sample Policy!

7 Guiding Principles for a JDEI Policy That Isn’t Just Hot Air. Plus, a Free Sample Policy!

May 23, 2022December 6, 2023 Aron Goldman

Guiding principles for organizations that want to create a binding, board-approved JDEI policy with values, action plans, and accountability.

Board Assessments with Sample Management Questions

Board Assessments with Sample Management Questions

September 3, 2021March 14, 2024 Ann W. Lehman

Four reasons your nonprofit and its mission can benefit from conducting a board evaluation.

How to Found and Run a Nonprofit Remotely: Free Template

How to Found and Run a Nonprofit Remotely: Free Template

August 9, 2021December 15, 2023 Blue Avocado

A free, fill-in-the-blanks template for those wishing to found a nonprofit, from someone who founded a nonprofit while stranded in Malta.

Sample Whistleblower Policy

Sample Whistleblower Policy

September 16, 2019December 1, 2023 Blue Avocado

A full sample nonprofit whistleblower policy for nonprofits looking to create such a policy in their organization.

Sample eWorkplace HR Policy

Sample eWorkplace HR Policy

December 6, 2018December 15, 2023 Blue Avocado

A sample eWorkplace HR Policy. Intended for use by nonprofit organizations.

Sample Disclosure of Amount Deductible in Ticket Purchase

Sample Disclosure of Amount Deductible in Ticket Purchase

September 6, 2014December 5, 2023 Blue Avocado

Use this sample disclosure form for the amount of a ticket contribution that is deductible for your nonprofit’s federal income tax purposes.

Sample Tax Deductibility Handout for Auction Participants

Sample Tax Deductibility Handout for Auction Participants

September 6, 2014December 1, 2023 Dennis Walsh, CPA

Some common questions and sample materials covering income tax and how they may relate to your nonprofit’s auction participants.

Sample Acknowledgement of Non-Cash Donation

Sample Acknowledgement of Non-Cash Donation

September 6, 2014December 5, 2023 Blue Avocado

Sample document for an acknowledgement of non-cash donation to a nonprofit organization and/or charity.

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