ethics

Comedian Robin Williams’ definition of ethics is “what’s right is what’s left if you do everything wrong." The bottom line is that if your agency is not ethical nor perceived to be ethical, who will want to volunteer?  Who will want to be associated with it? Who will want to work there? Who will donate money?  Being ethical is as easy as what is right and what is wrong. In this section you will find resources that will guide your organization to the highest moral conduct.

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Do you know YOUR board responsibilities?

There are lots of reported cases finding board members liable for financial mismanagement. In one case, the court found mismanagement and self-dealing, but imposed a minimal penalty. That case is now ancient history. Today, it’s not certain that a court would be so forgiving. Yet, you need to read the article to see if your board is at risk.

 

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Best practices for non-profits. See a 10 minute presentation or the whole hour video.

Oh no! Now we need social media policies - or do we? Read this summary of a conference on this topic and this good, common sense advice.

Use this checklist to evaluate your own performance as accountability is the board member's first duty.

Best practices in executive pay

16 checkpoints of due diligence for managers.

Here's an explanation of what high impact boards must do for extraordinary leadership.

Five ways to keep your agency ethical

Boards help ensure sound financial practices.

Accountable and ethical behaviors are the foundation of a sustainable organization.

Sample conflict of interest policy from the IRS

What to include and how to write a code of ethics.

What a statement of values & code of ethics should be.

The accountable NPO.

Boardsource Code of Ethics.