Risk Management

Phishing continues to be one of the most significant cyber-security threats facing Internet users. Hackers are increasing their attacks and exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic. Join presenters from MDCentric to raise your awareness and avoid these traps by reviewing several key techniques, concepts, and historical context used by attackers.

Your Form 990 asks whether a nonprofit has a "gift acceptance policy" that requires the review of any "non-standard gifts" (gifts other than cash or check). Additionally, a written gift acceptance policy can help manage the expectations of donors, (while treating them with respect) and also serve as guidance for board and staff members who are either on the asking, or receiving, end of contributions.

When well-crafted, Request for Proposals (RFP) can introduce an organization to high-quality vendor-partners and consultants from outside their established networks and ensure that a project is completed as planned. In An Overview of the RFP Process for Nonprofits, Charities, and Libraries, TechSoup offers basic considerations for each phase of the RFP process. 

Think about the last time you interviewed a potential new hire. Did you get excited to see someone who went to your school or knew one of your friends? It’s normal for things like a candidate’s degree, alma mater, or mutual connections to influence you; however, those factors may not have anything to do with the job they’re applying for.  

This guide offers clarification on how the FLSA generally, and the white collar exemptions specifically, apply to the nonprofit sector. (U.S. Department of Labor)

See also: Breaking down your nonprofit's obligation to pay overtime by National Council of Nonprofits

To maintain the trust and respect of our communities, it’s important that nonprofits manage and govern themselves by clearly defined and transparent principles and practices.

The 2022 Compensation Report for North Carolina Nonprofits is the most comprehensive study of salary and benefit data statwide!