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The Center for Nonprofits makes available to its members the growing list of resources listed below.

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NONPROFIT RESOURCE SECTION

CNP Newsletters

Nonprofit Matters- 1st Quarter 2009

Nonprofit Matters- 4th Quarter 2008

Nonprofit Matters- 3rd Quarter 2008

Nonprofit Matters- 2nd Quarter 2008

Nonprofit Matters 1st quarter 2008

Publications

AFP Summary of Charitable Provisions (Pension Act)

Independent Sector's Principles of Good Governance and Ethical Practice- A Guide for Charities and Foundations

United Way Guidance on Changing IRS Regulations

NEW! 403 (b) Seminar Handouts

5 Point Checklist

Experience You Can Trust 

403b Regulation Overview

Capabilities Brochure

403b IRS Checklist

403b Contact Sheet

403b Seminar PowerPoint

Board Development

Board Commitment Form

Board Handbook Contents

Board Orientation

Board Priorities

Board Role in Fundraising

Building Effective Nonprofit Boards

Bylaws, Sample

CNP Comprehensive Board Assessment

Committee Chair Job Description

Conflict of Interest

Development Committee Job Description

Five Characteristics of Well Functioning Boards

Functions of Governance

Governance as Leadership

Individual Board Member Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities Packet

Case Statement

Case Statement Definition

Elements of a Case Statement

Case for Support a.k.a. Case Statement

Endowments

        What is an Endowment?

        Endowment Checklist

        Investment Policies

        Committing Funds to an Endowment

        Resolution to Establish an Endowment

Executive Director

Annual ED Evaluations

ED Job Description Sample 1

ED Job Description, Sample 2

ED Job Description (Small Staff)

Hiring the Executive Director 

Finance

Internal Controls 11.16.06

Sarbanes-Oxley Implications for Nonprofits

Board/ Staff Job Descriptions

Audit Committee Job Description, Sample

Board Member Job Descriptions, Sample

Development Director Job Description, Sample

Finance Committee Job Description, Sample

Governance Committee Job Description, Sample

Volunteer Coordinator Job Description, Sample

Marketing and Public Relations

Cause-Related Marketing Regulations

Development Companion: Everyone is in Public Relations

Marketing Techniques

UPDATED! Media List for Greater Chattanooga

Telling Your Story: Writing Compelling Press Releases and Pitching Your Story

Sample Media Advisory and Press Release

Mission Statement

Words and Phrases

Sample Policies 

Conflict of Interest Policy 1

Conflict of Interest Policy 2

Document Destruction Policy

Gift Acceptance Policies

Grievance Policy

Unrestricted Gifts

Whistleblower Policy 1

Whistleblower Policy 2

Succession Planning & Emergency Preparedness

         Succession Plan Template

         Succession Plan

         Continuity Planning Resource- Shared by Greg Smith

Volunteer Management

         TN River Gorge Trust Volunteer Manual - Shared by Sarah Quattrochi

More to come! Check back often for additional resources or email requests for a specific resource to the CNP staff.

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TN River Gorge Trust Volunteer Manual

Nonprofit Matters- 3rd Quarter Newsletter

 

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