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Is it time to dust off your policy manual?

How to protect your organization from liability with well-drafted employment policies. by Debra Reynolds As we transition from summer to fall, it’s a good time to take stock of your organization’s written policies and procedures, including those related to your employees. We are often asked whether employment policies and procedures are necessary for all organizations,…

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Employees are citizens, too.

Are you required to provide time off for voting? by Katari Buck Leaves are changing colors, temperatures are dropping, and kids look forward to tricks and treats. This can only mean one thing – it’s election season! Many states have already begun early voting, with others to follow suit in the coming days and weeks.…

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Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.

Why your organization needs a gift acceptance policy. by Ves Som Both state and federal laws encourage donors to contribute to charities and allow donors to designate gifts for a specific purpose consistent with the charitable purposes of the organization. Charities should use caution in accepting such gifts, however, as the gift restrictions may outweigh…

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Get your students back to school safely.

Understanding the risks of 15-passenger vans. by Bethany Peak Does your nonprofit organization use 15-passenger vans? If so, you may be violating federal law and exposing your organization to liabilty. Worse, you may be endangering the lives of your passengers. Although they are often used by churches, preschools, and private schools to transport children to…

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What happens in the nonprofit world … ends up on YouTube.

Are your social media practices leaving your organization exposed? by Ryan Peak “You’ve got mail!” Twenty years ago, these three little words helped usher in the age of email. Now, social media is the trend, allowing people and organizations to communicate interactively with friends and constituents on a large scale. The last five years has…

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