A gift acceptance policy allows the board to define the parameters and guidelines for eliminating controversial or risky donations. Unwelcome donations might include gifts that:
One of the most constructive and proactive ways a board can send a message that its organization is committed to accountability, responsiveness, and stewardship is to draft a code of ethics to guid
A conflict of interest arises when a board or a staff member is in a situation where his decision making may be impaired by personal, financial, or other busin
The board is responsible for defining and guarding its mission, setting the direction for the organization, and ensuring clearly-set values guide every decision.