Legal & Risk Management

Director's & Officer's Liability Insurance

for Nonprofits - Is Your Client Adequately Protected? by Stephen M. Foxman


Directors & Officers Liability Insurance

FAQs about Lobbying & Advocacy by Nonprofits

From the Center for Nonprofit Management.
http://www.cnmsocal.org/ForNonprofits/FAQLobbying.html

Harvard Business Review on Corporate Responsibility

by Harvard Business Review Paperback Series
Harvard Business Review on Corporate Responsibility (Harvard Business Review Paperback Series)

Information & Tools for Nonprofit Advocacy

A website from NPAction to encourage greater participation by nonprofits in the policy arena and to strengthen their ability to advocate for their causes. Free tools include online directory of advocacy resources, basics of advocacy including an Advocacy Glossary, and a directory of state policymakers and the media.

http://www.npaction.org/

National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO)

The National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) is an association of state offices charged with oversight of charitable organizations and charitable solicitation in the United States. The requirements and procedures for forming charitable organizations differ from state to state, as do the registration and filing requirements for organizations that conduct charitable activities or solicit charitable contributions.
http://www.nasconet.org

Nonprofit Law

Articles from The Grantsmanship Center Magazine on a variety of topics from hiring independent contractors to keeping boards "above board."

http://www.tgci.com/magazine/law.asp

Nonprofit Law Resource Library

Maintained by Hurwit & Associates, The Library contains of wealth of materials and resources on tax-exempt organization law and governance as well as comprehensive federal and state-by-state filing and compliance requirements.

http://www.hurwitassociates.com/

Nonprofit National Resource Directory

This is a one-stop-shop for nonprofits looking for the resources you need to succeed. Here you will find a free directory of those who specialize in assisting the nonprofit sector to fulfill your mission. Please take a moment to check the listings to find the resources you need to succeed. There are 140+ consultants, coaches, vendors and specialists listed here who are dedicated to helping the nonprofit sector survive and thrive.
http://www.nonprofitnationalresourcedirectory.com

Nonprofit Risk Management

A source for tools, advice and training to control risks so you can focus on your nonprofit's mission.

http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/

Nonprofit Risk Management Center Free Risk Management Tutorials

The Nonprofit Risk Management Center offers many practical risk management resources in the form of online web-based programs and online tutorials to help nonprofits cope with uncertainty. Many are free!
http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/tools/overview.asp

Sample Record Retention and Destruction Policy and Schedule

Sample Record Retention and Destruction Policy and Schedule

Sample: Conflict of Interest Policy

Sample: Conflict of Interest Policy

Sample: Record Retention & Document Destruction Policy

Sample: Record Retention & Document Destruction Policy

Sample: Whistleblower Policy

Sample: Whistleblower Policy

Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofit Boards: A New Governance Paradigm

by Peggy J. Jackson
Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofit Boards: A New Governance Paradigm

Sources of Information on Governance Standards and Practices

Sources of Information on Governance Standards and Practices

Summary of Human Resources and Employment Related Laws

Summary of Human Resources and Employment Related Laws

Volunteers: Risk & Liability

Articles and other tools for organizations involving volunteers, from Energize, Inc.

http://www.energizeinc.com/art/subj/risk.html

Worker's Compensation FAQs

From the Florida Department of Financial Services, with links to publications and additional information.

http://www.fldfs.com/wc/faq.html