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Guide to Auditing Organizational Values

Regularly auditing a nonprofit's values ensures alignment between stated values and actual behaviors, fostering a cohesive and value-driven environment. Learn how to conduct an effective audit with this comprehensive guide, including objectives, steps, and best practices.

Bad Things Happen When Nonprofits Ignore Their Values

When nonprofits fail to honor their stated values, the repercussions can be extensive, affecting credibility, morale, productivity, and more. Learn about six natural consequences and why maintaining alignment with organizational values is essential for sustaining trust and overall health.

7 Ways Nonprofits Misuse Their Values

Discover the top seven ways nonprofits undermine their stated values, leading to negative consequences like diminished morale and lost trust. Learn how to foster an authentic and resilient organizational culture by understanding and addressing these common pitfalls.

Developing an Ethics Policy for Your Nonprofit

Create an effective ethics policy for your nonprofit to guide behavior and decision-making, building trust with stakeholders. Learn best practices for developing a concise, accessible policy that reflects your organization’s values and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

10 Ways to Build Trust with Donors and Supporters

Building trust with donors and supporters is essential for nonprofit success. Learn ten effective strategies to foster long-term relationships, encourage recurring donations, and enhance your organization’s reputation through transparency, regular communication, and sincere gratitude.

Ethical Fundraising for Nonprofits: Strategies and Best Practices

Discover best practices for engaging your nonprofit board in ethical oversight, including setting the tone at the top, developing an ethics policy, and conducting regular ethics audits. Enhance integrity, transparency, and trust through effective ethical governance.

Engaging Your Board in Ethical Oversight

Engage your nonprofit board in ethical oversight with best practices like setting the tone at the top, incorporating ethical discussions, and conducting regular ethics audits. Enhance integrity, transparency, and trust with effective ethical governance.