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Standard C9 Explained
Why is it important for all fundraising materials to include an organization’s address or other contact information? Fundraising materials including print or e-mail solicitations must include the organization’s address and / or other contact information ...
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Standard C6 Explained
Why is it essential that all fundraising activities conducted by or on behalf of charitable or nonprofit organizations: a. be truthful – The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Donor Bill of Rights states that any donor to a charitable or nonprofit ...
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Standard D1 Explained
Why is it important to have written HR policies? HR policies detail your organization’s expectations of its staff and ensure that employees are treated ethically and in compliance with all applicable legislation. HR policies also help to formalize your ...
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Standard A21 Explained
Why is it important to record board meetings and retain policies? Preparing and retaining proper minutes from board meetings is an essential part of a transparent and accountable governance process and serves to preserve a record of agenda items discussed ...
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Standard C7 Explained
Why is it essential for organizations not to make claims that cannot be upheld or that are misleading? To develop a robust donor base, an organization must represent its activities truthfully. Making claims that cannot be upheld or that are misleading is ...
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Standard C11 Explained
Why is it important that anyone seeking or receiving funds on behalf of the organization: a. act with fairness, integrity, and in accordance with all applicable laws – Volunteers, employees, and contracted third parties engaged in fundraising should ...
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Standard A19 Explained
Why is it important that board members of charitable and nonprofit organizations not receive financial compensation for their role as a director? This standard prohibits board members from receiving monetary compensation in return for their service as a ...
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Standard B10 Explained
Definition: Annual Report 1 An annual report is a comprehensive report on the organization’s activities throughout the preceding year. The annual report should give stakeholders information about the organization’s activities and financial performance. ...
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Standard D9 Explained
Why is it important for organizations to have a work plan or performance objectives? Work plans and/or performance objectives are a key ingredient of any performance management process and can help employees to be more effective in their roles. 1 ...
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Standard A25 Explained
Why is it important to have an anti-harassment policy? It is incumbent upon charities and nonprofits to provide an environment that is free from harassment for all parties concerned. Developing and adopting an anti-harassment policy helps to ensure that ...