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Waivers and Hold Harmless Clauses
Risk managment tools
The reality is that clients and volunteers may bring a lawsuit against a nonprofit if they suffer injuries. The Nonprofit Risk Management Center offers this information about how waivers and hold harmless clauses can serve as risk management tools. They also offer this sample waiver/hold harmless release form and photo release to use with volunteers.
Model Document Retention Policy
Accounting Procedures Manual Template
Is preparing an accounting procedures manual on your to-do list?
Board Contracts
Help insure that your board members understand their responsibilities
Call it a contract or an agreement, it’s an excellent idea to have a written statement outlining your board members’ responsibilities and legal duties.
Board Job Description Samples
Free Management Library: Sample Job Descriptions for Board Chair, Vice Chair, Committee Chair, Board Member, Secretary, Treasurer
Governance Matters: Job Description for Board Members
Bridgestar: Board Job Descriptions: Board Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer
Financial Policies & Procedures Samples
The Nonprofit Assistance Fund offers a great selection of tools and templates to help you manage your organization’s finances.
Governance Policies & Procedures Samples
Form 990 Policy Series
Developed by group of California based lawyers, the Form 990 Policy Series offers sample policies on a variety of topics including compensation, conflict of interest, investment and more.
Nonprofit Job Description Samples
Whether you’re seeking a senior position in a nonprofit, recruiting for new nonprofit leaders, or exploring the responsibilities of key nonprofit positions, the examples shared here can help inform your efforts and research.