Can you share a harassment and discrimination policy sample?
Yes, see our Harassment and Discrimination Policy sample document. Read More
June 2022 Resources
We’re considering setting up a scholarship program. Got any tips?
Private foundations that want to have a scholarship program—and do the work of publicizing the program, reviewing applications, choosing winners, and monitoring awards—must get prior approval from the Internal Revenue Service. This one-time review ensures that you award scholarships (or other grants for study, travel, or similar purposes) in an objective, nondiscriminatory way. Without IRS... Read More
How can I tell if there are red flags in a nonprofit’s financials?
You can find red flags in a nonprofit’s financial statements, Form 990, or in conversation. Red flags in financial statements Decrease in annual revenue Decrease in net assets Increase in receivables Operating deficit, particularly if more than one year A trend of decreasing reserve balances Regular cash flow problems Lack of revenue diversity Large portion... Read More