Essential Governance Policies

Over the years, we've meticulously crafted over 45 governance policies that add strength and definition.

This 60+ page collection includes 45+ attorney-reviewed policies — from committee charters to fundraising practices to administrative protocols. When paired with strong bylaws, these policies ensure full compliance with IRS and state standards — while helping your board lead with transparency, accountability, and trust. They are:

• Board Culture
  
  • Board Culture Philosophy
  • Board Values
  • Board Service Guiding Practices
• Governance
  
  • Public Access to Records
  • Amendments to Governance or Other Policies
  • Review of Policy and Compliance
  • Conflict of Interest Policy
  • Engaging Board Members for Paid Services
  • Conflict Disclosure Procedures
  • Handling a Conflict of Interest
  • Record-Keeping
  • Compensation Voting Rules
  • Confidentiality
  • Whistleblower Policy
  • Harassment and Bullying Policy
  • Code of Ethics
• Fundraising Policies
  
  • Ethical Conduct in Solicitations
  • Responsible Stewardship
  • Gift Acceptance
  • Parties Involved in Fundraising
  • Fundraising Plan
  • Gift Acceptance and Acknowledgment
• Annual Filings
  
  • Filing Responsibilities
  • List of Annual Filings
  • Organizational Changes That Require Reporting
  • Annual Statements
• Meetings and Minutes
  
  • Meeting Participation and Format
  • Electronic Meetings and Voting
  • Minutes Required Information
  • Approving Minutes
  • Consent Agenda
  • Executive Session
• Administrative Policies
  
  • Legal and Internal Revenue Matters
  • Insurance
  • Strategic Plan
  • Crisis Management
  • Media Policy
  • Social Media
  • Political Campaigning
• Record Retention
  
  • Purpose and Responsibility
  • Scope
  • Document Retention Schedule
  • Litigation Holds and Document Destruction
• Committees
  
  • Creation
  • Composition
  • Reporting and Authority
  • Notice of Committee Meetings
  • Services and Terms
  • Election and Removal
  • Executive Committee Charter
  • Governance Committee Charter
  • Finance Committee Charter
  • ______ Committee Charter
  • ______ Committee Charter
  • Fundraising Committee Charter
• Financial Policies
  • Fiscal Responsibility and Oversight
  • Annual Budget
  • Bank Accounts and Check Signing
  • Internal Controls
  • Reserve Policy
  • Restricted Funds and Grant Reporting
  • Credit Card Use Policy
  • Purchasing Policy
  • Reimbursement Policy
• Other Policies
  
  • Indemnification
  • Volunteer Liability Waiver and Agreement
  • Policy Confirmation
  • Certification
• Attachment and Forms
  
  • Board Member Annual Commitment Agreement
  • Conflict of Interest Annual Disclosure Form
  • Confidentiality Annual Agreement Form
  • Policy Confirmation Statement
  • Volunteer Liability Waiver and Agreement