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Nonprofit Organizations Respond to Form 990's New Governance Questions
Nonprofit Organizations Respond to Form 990's New Governance Questions
It is probably no surprise that 2009 saw an extraordinary increase in nonprofit organizations that adopted or changed their organizational policies. According to Grant Thorton’s 2009 National Board Governance Survey for Not-for-Profit Organizations, this change is a direct result of the new Form 990 that questions nonprofits’ governance policies and practices. Because the IRS has made transparency in nonprofit governance compulsory, 39% of organizations adopted investment policies, 32% record-retention policies, 26% have adopted whistleblower policies, and over half now have the board or a board committee review the Form 990 before it is filed. Nonprofit boards have also become more diligent about executive supervision, particularly, exercising oversight when it comes to monitoring executive compensation. These are all topics and issues that the Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector® has encouraged organizations to give attention to for over 10 years.
If you are among the organizations dashing to implement new governance policies, the Standards for Excellence Institute® can keep you from reinventing the wheel, and more importantly, save you time and money. Institute’s educational resource packet, “IRS Form 990 Governance and Management Policy Compendium” provides an easily digested list of all policies that the IRS inquires about. The 22 other Educational Resources Packets include samples of all recommended policies. Institute members are encouraged to download these policies and adopt them to your particular circumstances.
For more information on the best practices in nonprofit management and governance described in the Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector®, click here.
To order copies of the Standards for Excellence® code, click here. Discounts are available for members and those who order in bulk.
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An Open Streets Family Reunion: Reflections from the 2018 Open Streets Summit
By Ryan O’Connor, Director of Programs, 8 80 Cities Recently 8 80 Cities wrote a blog post about open streets being a labour of love. That being the case, the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans felt like a family reunion of sorts. It was rejuvenating to see old and new friends who share our passion for open streets and are working tirelessly to create healthier, happier, and more connected communities across the world. The event, which took place on September 15-16, brought together more than 50 leaders who currently organize open streets programs or are interested in bringing the...
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Open Streets Summit Draft Agenda
We hope you are getting ready and feel excited about the Open Streets Summit in Gretna/New Orleans! Taking place from September 15-16, 2018, the Summit will feature tours, presentations and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Attendees will learn about the nuts and bolts of starting or scaling up open streets programs, including: Route design and planning Partnerships with business and officials Social inclusion Safety and logistics Marketing and promotion Program evaluation through measurable goals and metrics If you haven’t done it yet, click here to register for the Open Streets Summit only or...
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Open Streets Summit Speakers Announced!
The Open Streets Project is proud to announce that Ed Solis from Viva Calle (San Jose, CA), Romel Pascual from CicLAvia (Los Angeles, CA), Jaymie Santiago and Charles Brown from New Brunswick Ciclovia will join us as speakers for the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans and Gretna! Taking place from September 15-16 2018, the Summit will feature: Behind the scenes tour of the City of Gretna’s inaugural open streets program. Workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Training and inspiration for both -novice and experienced- open streets organizers and supporters...
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Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Creating Opportunity in Rural America: Why Our Funders Support Rural LISC
Funders make realizing our mission possible. At our recent Rural Seminar in Little Rock, Arkansas, we asked our funders why they support Rural LISC. Hear what our friends from USDA Rural Development, Mastercard Strive, U.S. Bank and Walton Family Foundation had to say.LISC and American Express to Help Small Businesses Prepare for and Recover from Future Natural Disasters with $5 Million Grant
A new $5 million grant from American Express will help LISC and its business development organization partners equip small business owners with the knowledge and tools they need to prepare for and recover from natural disasters. The work will focus on communities in Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans and Puerto Rico.In Memoriam: Beth Marcus, Former LISC EVP of Development
Beth Marcus, who died on Dec 1, was a 16-year veteran of LISC who led the organization’s fundraising to unprecedented levels of success, with an unwavering eye to forging maximum impact for underserved communities. In a tribute to her life and legacy, LISCers past and present reflect on Marcus’s extraordinary vision, effectiveness and heart.
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