Nonprofit Forms and Templates

Contents

This is a collection of templates and forms for nonprofit board members, committee members, and volunteers. Users are encouraged to utilize, adapt, and share these documents.

Documents

• Sample Signatory Form and Legal Disclaimer: A form for acknowledging agreement to the terms of various governance and compliance documents.
• Commitment Form: A formal declaration of a board member’s commitment to their role and responsibilities within the organization.
• Code of Ethics: A comprehensive code outlining the ethical responsibilities and standards for board members.
• Confidentiality Agreement: Ensures the protection of sensitive information by board members.
• Antitrust Information and Compliance: Provides an understanding of antitrust laws and the organization’s commitment to fair competition.
• Fiduciary Duty Agreement: Outlines the fiduciary responsibilities of board members, including duty of care, loyalty, and obedience.
• Anti-discrimination and Anti-harassment Policy: Outlines the organization’s stance against discrimination and harassment, promoting a safe and inclusive environment.
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure: A form for disclosing any potential conflicts of interest by board members.
• Meeting Sign-In Sheet: A simple tool for recording attendance at meetings and alerting to confidentiality, antitrust, and conflicts.
• Social Media Agreement: Guidelines for the responsible use of social media by board members and volunteers.
• Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement: Ensures volunteers maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information, documents, and discussions.
• Whistleblower Policy: Establishes procedures for reporting and handling unethical or illegal activities within the organization.
• Committee Charter: Defines the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of organizational committees in alignment with the strategic plan.
• Gift Acceptance: Provides clear guidelines on the acceptance of gifts, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission, ethical standards, and commitment to transparency and accountability in all gift-related practices.

This tool serves as a resource for good governance and best practices in nonprofit organizations.