Starting a Nonprofit: 10 Policies to Create For Your Organization

Starting a nonprofit? Here are 10 policies you might want to create to protect your organization. #nonprofits #nonprofitorganization #startinganonprofit In this video I’ll share 10 policies you’ll want to examine and consider creating when starting a nonprofit, a little about each, and an example of when it might come into play for your nonprofit’s work. FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME: Check out my trainings and blog on starting a nonprofit or social enterprise at http://foundertofulltime.com/ // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT Can Nonprofits charge for their services? | Fundraising Strategy https://youtu.be/kyi6XtWhR0E Starting a Nonprofit: Your Basic Compliance Checklist! https://youtu.be/28_vAxobgto Starting a Nonprofit: How to Create a Budget (For Beginners) https://youtu.be/5Wv0I_SLpkw // CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome! 01:30 Why you need good policies 02:23 Conflict of Interest 04:18 Confidentiality Policy 05:54 Intellectual Property Policy 07:28 Code of Ethics 08:49 Anti-Discrimination Policy 09:49 Internal Controls Policy 11:22 Operating Reserve Policy 12:52 Whistleblower Policy 13:58 Volunteer Management Policy 14:58 Data Retention Policy // MORE ABOUT ME Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Join my newsletter to receive updates and resources for changemakers and nonprofit leaders: https://tinyurl.com/nonprofitsandchangemakers FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME ACADEMY: Want some training and guidance on starting a nonprofit (and potentially even working for that nonprofit full-time someday?)? Check out my online training courses at my Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy! http://foundertofulltime.com/ Want me to come speak at your business, college, school, or event? Check out my site: https://ambermelaniesmith.com/ On Facebook? Talk to me and other change makers about social change, nonprofits, social enterprise, leadership and more in my Facebook group, Change the World or Bust: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changetheworldorbust/ I'm also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambermelsmith