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A guide to various aspects of nonprofit accountability from Independent Sector.
This page contains various links to articles that discuss various ethical issues related to nonprofits.
A series of articles about ethical problems for nonprofits.
A discussion of the importance of having a code of ethics and a link to a model code.
A clear and concise model of a nonprofit’s code of ethics.
This is the website for an ethics and accountability code for the nonprofit sector that was developed by the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations. Their model is being replicated in several other states.
These standards are comprehensive and deal with vital points to be considered by nonprofit boards. Every board member should be familiar with these standards.
Another set of standards published by the Standards for Excellence Institute.
Similar to the above stated standards, this page provides information on various board practices that are vital to ethical governance.
This document, produced by BoardSource and Independent Sector, outlines the implications of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for nonprofits and suggests methods of compliance.
Information about conflicts of interest, ways to prevent them, and information on adopting a conflict of interest policy.
Independent Sector developed this comprehensive list of resources created by and for nonprofit and philanthropic organizations to help guide their ethical practices.