Starting a Nonprofit: 10 Policies to Create For Your Organization

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Starting a nonprofit? Here are 10 policies you might want to create to protect your organization. #nonprofits #nonprofitorganization #startinganonprofit
In this video I’ll share 10 policies you’ll want to examine and consider creating when starting a nonprofit, a little about each, and an example of when it might come into play for your nonprofit’s work.
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// CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome!
01:30 Why you need good policies
02:23 Conflict of Interest
04:18 Confidentiality Policy
05:54 Intellectual Property Policy
07:28 Code of Ethics
08:49 Anti-Discrimination Policy
09:49 Internal Controls Policy
11:22 Operating Reserve Policy
12:52 Whistleblower Policy
13:58 Volunteer Management Policy
14:58 Data Retention Policy
// MORE ABOUT ME
Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more.
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@AmberMelanieSmith 7 ай бұрын

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@diannaapineru2684 6 ай бұрын

This video is just at the perfect time for us. We have our Bylaws, Vision/Mission/Goals, Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct, BoD Nomination doc and BoD Member Agreement. Our bylaws cover some of these topics, but looks like we need a document for each to go more into the details. Thank you for all you do to help us get our nonprofits going!! You are making a difference in lives, organizations, and the world! You do it with simplicity, from the heart, and clearly without adding a bunch of fluff. I appreciate it, thank you!

@AmberMelanieSmith 6 ай бұрын

Such kind words!! Thank you so much for watching! ☺

@georgeharrell3826 5 ай бұрын

This was helpful to. Thanks.

@xoxox.skinnychef 6 ай бұрын

Great channel! I have been on every end of non profits, and your info is right on and well presented! Thanks!

@AmberMelanieSmith 6 ай бұрын

Yay! That's awesome to hear, really appreciate it!

@gaild9003 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing this video! So helpful! I am currently enrolled in both of your courses and I'm learning a lot. Even though I started my nonprofit years ago, I still find the information you share to be very valuable. Anyone in the nonprofit sector should follow your channel! ❤

@AmberMelanieSmith 6 ай бұрын

You're so kind :)

@layasaul28 6 ай бұрын

Hi Amber, I've been so busy and then managing all that comes with living in a country at war... but the bright spot is the hope that our project brings to the region! Another great video that is so content rich. Thanks!!!! 💜💜💜💜💜

@AmberMelanieSmith 6 ай бұрын

Oh Laya I hear you. Stay strong!

@warrencrescenzo9569 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Very helpful for new and existing organizations!

@AmberMelanieSmith 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@VisitUsambara 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@AmberMelanieSmith 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@baanjones5910 3 ай бұрын

1. How is the nonprofit accounting generally setup? Safeguard the account. 2. Agreement in place with the banking facility? 3. Setup limits for board approval, are these setup? 4. What options does the board have in these regards?

@AmberMelanieSmith 3 ай бұрын

It sounds like I'm missing some context for some of these questions - was there a specific part of the video you're referencing?

@baanjones5910 3 ай бұрын

@@AmberMelanieSmith I couldn’t find a video to post my questions but thought this was close. I’m looking at it more from the board’s perspective.

@danielcitizenman5510 7 ай бұрын

👍😎

@AmberMelanieSmith 6 ай бұрын

😎

@misses4439 6 ай бұрын

Loving the content! Do you have a class you can take or offer to those just getting started?

@AmberMelanieSmith 6 ай бұрын

Hey there! I do have some courses at foundertofulltime.com/

@marcelinochannel5495 6 ай бұрын

Hello Amber ? Should one register an organisation as a NGO or social enterprise what is your advice ?

@AmberMelanieSmith 6 ай бұрын

Hey there, remember social enterprise is a business model - you can be an NGO AND be a social enterprise if you'd like. Determine your mission first, then you can think through if you'd like to use social enterprise practices to generate revenue.

@frewamxiii8191 5 ай бұрын

I think you should give us Certificates, Diplomas, or even degrees, because i think this kind of content, we are ready to graduate. Thank you.

@AmberMelanieSmith 5 ай бұрын

☺

@belleandbows 6 ай бұрын

Hi amber, i been watching you for a long time now and i love what your doing. i have a ngo and opened a school in west africa and need help. i was wondering if you do 1-1 couching/ mentorship? it would be a honor to work with you.

@AmberMelanieSmith 6 ай бұрын

Hey there! Are you part of my FB group yet? facebook.com/groups/changetheworldorbust I'd say start here! So many good folks helping each other out.

@marineconservationnetwork1381 6 ай бұрын

Is it best to bring a person onboard specifically to create and run fundraising whether it’s online or in person Instead of doing it myself? I am the founder and CEO

@AmberMelanieSmith 6 ай бұрын

If you are able to bring on someone with fundraising experience, that's always great! The CEO however still needs to participate in fundraising, that's part of the gig.

@marineconservationnetwork1381 6 ай бұрын

We only have 5 volunteer board members. Do we need all of these policies ASAP? Or do we only use certain ones.

@AmberMelanieSmith 6 ай бұрын

You can certainly create as the need arises! If you have the time and capacity to put these things in place early though it could save you trouble later.