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The Nonprofit Policies Starter Pack

The essential adopt-once policies the IRS, auditors, and funders expect: whistleblower, document retention, gift acceptance, financial controls, and a code of conduct.

What is inside

Form 990 asks your nonprofit whether it has adopted several specific policies, and a 'no' is a quiet signal that the organization is not yet well run. These are adopt-once policies: approve them, follow them, and review them periodically. This pack gives you the core set, ready to use.

  • How to adopt and maintain your policies
  • A ready-to-adopt Whistleblower Policy
  • A Document Retention and Destruction Policy, with a retention schedule
  • A Gift Acceptance Policy
  • A Financial Controls Policy, with a controls checklist
  • A Code of Conduct and Ethics
  • A policy adoption record
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This guide is general information from A Step Ahead Media, DBA All In One Nonprofit, not legal or tax advice. Adapt it to your organization and consult a qualified professional in your state where appropriate.