Sample Policies

Nonprofits and foundations can use these sample policies as a guide to creating their own policies and procedures. The documents are in Microsoft Word format, so they can be edited to meet each organization's needs.

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• Board Member Roles and Responsibilities
• Board Member Exit Interview
• Code of Ethics
• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Gift Acceptance Policy
• Record Retention Policy - UPDATED!
• Whistleblower Policy
  

Sample policies from other sources

• Conflict of Interest Policy (NCNA)
• Document Retention Policy (NCNA)
• Human Resources Policies and Forms (NCNA)
  

Disclaimer:
Please note that these sample documents are examples only and that no representation is made as to their fitness for a particular organization. In utilizing these samples, consideration should be made as to culture, needs and processes for implementing new policies, and if applicable to the organization, adapt as appropriate.

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