Good Governance and Risk Management Policies for Non-Profit Organizations

• Developed and implemented a conflict of interest statement.
• Developed and implemented a whistleblower policy.
• Developed and implemented a public records policy.
• Developed and implemented an audit/audit committee policy.
• Developed and implemented a document retention and destruction policy.
• Developed and implemented a compensation policy.
• Developed and implemented an anti-trust avoidance statement.
• Purchased directors and officers insurance.
• Purchased general liability insurance.
• Purchased event cancellation insurance.
• Annual leadership review and presentation.
  • Educate Board of Directors on duties and responsibilities.
  • Educate Board of Directors on job descriptions of all board positions.
  • Educate Board of Directors on the association’s policies.
  • Educate Board of Directors on the association’s finances.
  • Educate Board of Directors on the association’s insurance coverage and the federal volunteer statute (including what would disqualify them from coverage.)
• Disseminate updated bylaws to the Board of Directors annually.
• Disseminate an organizational chart to the Board of Directors annually.
• Conduct annual review of strategic plan, including review of mission and vision statements.
• Update list of Board of Directors and Officers annually.