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Tools

Exempt Employer's Toolkit
All forms in one place for nonprofits
Non Profit Professionals Association Billing Statement
Here is an actual disclosure statement that will appear on all membership dues invoices to members in your chapter. To assure that the correct statement is displayed, please insert your chapter name and the percentage or dollar amount of chapter dues non-deductible to your members.
Click here for the Word document
Form W-9
This is a form issued to independent contractors and attorneys (even if incorporated) so that you can complete their form 1099 at year end.
Investment Policy (Word doc)
Useful template for organizational investment policy. Complements of Rebecca Kenyon
Gift Acceptance Policy (Word doc)
This gift acceptance policy template will provide guidelines to representatives of who may be involved in the acceptance of gifts. Complements of Rebecca Kenyon
Employee vs. Contractor (pdf)


Sample Whistleblower Policy
Provided by: Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq.
...this policy aims to provide an avenue for employees to raise concerns and reassurance that they will be protected from reprisals or victimization for whistleblowing...
Sample Whistleblower Tracking Report (Word Document)
A key defense against fraud occurring in an organization is the availability of a means for employees and other constituents to anonymously report suspected wrongdoing (whistleblowing).
Sample Request for Proposal Letter for CPA Services (Word Document)
This tool contains sample language that may be used by an organization requesting a proposal letter from qualified CPA firms when seeking a new service provider. As such, the sample letter may be subject to audit committee review or discussion, if an audit committee exists.
Stay Exempt
This is a new irs site and resource center to help nonprofits retain their status and understand the rules.

Informed Donors chart

Arizona Charitable Organization Registration/Renewal
A link to the fillable form that a nonprofit charity in AZ must complete and submit annually
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
great resource for policy and procedure samples to adapt and adopt. Courtesy of the fine folks at ECFA and Dan Busby in particular
Conflict of Interest Policy (Word document)
This is a sample document. If you have any questions, please let us know.
The Life Cycle of a Public Charity New
Resources and links from the IRS

Audit Committee Toolkit for nonprofits
Currently downloadable at no charge from the AICPA

Non-Profit Agendas Newsletter - Managing a Non-Profit in a For-Profit World
Gift Acceptance Policy Samples
The Foundation Center - helping grantseekers succeed, helping grantmakers make a difference.
Compensation Survey Data
National Council of NonProfit Associations' Compensation Survey
Arizona Secretary of State - Charities
Downloadable forms and information available for charities.
Guide Star
GuideStar, the national database of U.S. charitable organizations, gathers and distributes data on more than 850,000 IRS-recognized nonprofits. The GuideStar Web site is produced by Philanthropic Research, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1994. GuideStar's mission is to revolutionize philanthropy and nonprofit practice with information.
Federal tax ID/EIN applications
You can now appline online for your organization Federal Tax ID number. Third parties may request EINs via the Internet on behalf of their clients. Third parties must maintain in their files a copy of the Form SS-4 signed by the client. Do not use punctuation such as periods, commas or the application will be rejected. For example, use LLC not L.L.C.
Charity Advantage
Yet another source for computer hardware for non profits. Inventory data updated regularly
The CharityAdvantage Computer Program assists non-profits with technology through Computer Donations and a Computer Purchase Assistance Program.
Tech Atlas
TechAtlas helps non-profits map out a customized technology plan that includes guides to successful implementation step by step.
CompuMentor
We're a nonprofit specializing in technology solutions for community-based organizations and schools. We offer hands-on planning and implementation programs, technology products at deeply discounted prices, and online resources for information and advice.

Organizations

Ten basic responsibilities of the nonprofit board member
Association Governance in the Post-Enron Era
The Alliance for Nonprofit Management
The Alliance for Nonprofit Management is the professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits - to assist nonprofits in fulfilling their mission.
Board Cafe
A discussion among board members of issues common to all and opportunity to request support.
Non-Profit Pathfinder
The Global Gateway to Civil Society Research and Innovation
Quality 990
The Quality 990 (qual990.org) website encompasses a number of projects and activities to improve the quality of IRS Form 990 reporting by nonprofit organizations.
Independent Sector
A coalition of leading nonprofits, foundations and corporations strengthening not-for-profit initiative, philanthropy and citizen action.
National Center for Charitable Statistics
Its mission is to develop and disseminate high quality data on nonprofit organizations and their activities for use in research on the relationships between the nonprofit sector, government, the commercial sector, and the broader civil society.
Organizers' Collaborative
Networking and resources for social change.
Non Profit Genie
California Management Assistance Partnership is at your service with information and resources for the nonprofit community.
Stand Up for Kids
This organization was founded in 1990 to help rescue homeless and at-risk youth living on the streets.
ARNOVA
Association for Research on Non-Profit organizations and voluntary action
National Society of Fundraising Executives
If you raise money for your organization, check out this site!
The Foundation Center
Attention grantseekers & grantmakers! Look at the foundation's libraries, seminar schedules and more!
The Arthritis Foundation
Official site of the Arthritis Foundation.
B'nai B'rith Interactive
Find out everything about the foundation's services, programs, political action committee, current events and then some!
ASAE Home Page
American Society of Association Executives

Tax & Research

International Center for Not-For-Profit Law
Here are a few good book reviews
Nonprofit Managers Library
Provides comprehensive and practical materials in management
Arizona State University's Non-Profit Management Institute
Financial Management Principles for Nonprofit Organizations. Classes & Publications
Community Information & Referral
This site offers a myriad of oppportunities for you to donate your time giving back to your community.
Study Center
Study Center provides assistance in two main areas: organizational development and publishing.
National Center for Non-Profit Boards
Great reference for Board Members
Internet Non-Profit Center
Donors and volunteers alike - surf the Gallery, Library, Parlor and Heliport for resources you didn't even know existed.

Publications

Directors and Officers Liability Coverage
Article By: Theodore A. Boundas
"The Lobbying Tax Law: A Model Compliance Guide for Association Employees"
by Jeffrey Tenenbaum, Esq. Reprinted with permission from Dollars & Cents, copyright 2000, American Society of Association Executives
The Non-Profit Times
Read the latest edition. Great compliation of directories, links publications and resources
Non-Profit Bulletin
A Useful Online Periodical for Board Members
Non-Profit Online News
Read the lastest news for Non-Profit organizations

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