Preserving the Public Trust Initiative is designed to help nonprofit organizations - including grantmakers - take specific, concrete steps to ensure adherence to high ethical standards and strong governance principles. The Initiative is a call for all nonprofits to strive for excellence in realizing their missions, managing resources effectively and governing well.

Illinois Nonprofit Principles and Best Practices
Ten principles to guide nonprofit and foundation governance and management.

Assessment Tools - Look for the New Accountability Self-Assessment Tool for Private Foundations
The Donors Forum developed tools that other nonprofits can use as they begin the important work of implementing the Principles and Best Practices.

Success Stories
Read how other organizations have improved their governance and management practices.

How-To Tips: Implementing the Principles and Practices
Steps organizations can take to become more effective.

Sample Policies
Create or revise your organization's policies and procedures.

Tools and Resources
Tools and advice on mission, governance, legal compliance, fiduciary responsibility and communication.

About the Public Trust Initiative

More Information at the Donors Forum
We offer many services that can help nonprofits improve their effectiveness and better serve the public good.

• Workshops: Includes the Great Governance Series
• Library: Research foundation and nonprofit management
• Online Library Catalog: Search for more resources in the Library collection
• Public Policy: News about legislation affecting the nonprofit sector
• Membership: For grantmaking organizations
• Forum Partner Program: For nonprofit organizations

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