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This Policy is intended to supplement but not replace any applicable state and federal laws governing conflict of interest applicable to nonprofit and charitable organizations. CONFLICT OF INTEREST PRINCIPLES Accountability: Ensure that the organization is accountable to its stakeholders by establishing clear procedures for identifying, disclosing, and managing conflicts of interest. Transparency: Maintain transparency in all operations and decision-making processes to prevent any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest. Integrity: Uphold the highest standards of integrity by ensuring that all individuals involved with the organization act in the best interest of the organization and its mission. Fairness: Treat all stakeholders fairly and equitably by implementing measures to manage conflicts of interest and prevent any undue influence or bias. Responsibility: Ensure that the organization meets its ethical obligations and operates in a manner that promotes trust and confidence among stakeholders. DEFINITIONS Interested Person: Any director, principal officer, or member of a committee with governing board-delegated powers who has a direct or indirect financial interest, as defined below, is an interested person. Financial Interest: A person has a financial interest if the person has, directly or indirectly, through business, investment, or family: An ownership or investment interest in any entity with which the organization has a transaction or arrangement, A compensation arrangement with the organization or with any entity or individual with which the organization has a transaction or arrangement, or A potential ownership or investment interest in, or compensation arrangement with, any entity or individual with which the organization is negotiating a transaction or arrangement. Compensation includes direct and indirect remuneration as well as gifts or favors that are not insubstantial. PROCEDURES Duty to Disclose: In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board-delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. Determining Whether a Conflict of Interest Exists: After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, the disinterested members of the governing board or committee shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. Procedures for Addressing the Conflict of Interest: An interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. The chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall determine whether the organization can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. 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NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. TITLE The Receiving Party agrees that all Confidential Information furnished by the Disclosing Party shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. 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Organization Description 6 1.1 Introductory Statement 6 1.2 Customer Relations 6 1.3 Products and Services Provided 7 1.4 Facilities and Location(s) 7 1.5 The History of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] 7 1.6 Management Philosophy 7 1.7 Goals 8 2. The Employment 9 2.1 Nature of Employment 9 2.2 Employee Relations 9 2.3 Equal Employment Opportunity 10 2.4 Diversity 10 2.5 Business Ethics and Conduct 12 2.6 Personal Relationships in the Workplace 13 2.7 Conflicts of Interest 13 2.8 Outside Employment 14 2.9 Non-Disclosure 15 2.10 Disability Accommodation 16 2.11 Job Posting and Employee Referrals 17 2.12 Whistleblower Policy 18 2.13 Accident and First Aid 20 3. Employment Status and Records 21 3.1 Employment Categories 21 3.2 Access to Personnel Files 22 3.3 Personnel Data Changes 23 3.4 Probation Period 23 3.5 Employment Applications 24 3.6 Performance Evaluation 24 3.7 Job Descriptions 25 3.8 Salary Administration 25 3.9 Professional Development 26 4. Employee Benefit Programs 27 4.1 Employee Benefits 27 4.2 Vacation Benefits 27 4.3 Military Service Leave 29 4.4 Religious Observance 29 4.5 Holidays 29 4.6 Workers Insurance 30 4.7 Sick Leave Benefits 31 4.8 Bereavement Leave 32 4.9 Relocation Benefits 33 4.10 Educational Assistance 33 4.11 Health Insurance 34 4.12 Life Insurance 35 4.13 Long Term Disability 35 4.14 Marriage, Maternity and Parental Leave 36 5. Timekeeping / Payroll 40 5.1 Timekeeping 40 5.2 Paydays 40 5.3 Employment Termination 41 5.4 Administrative Pay Corrections 42 6. Work Conditions and Hours 43 6.1 Work Schedules 43 6.2 Absences 43 6.3 Jury Duty 45 6.4 Use of Phone and Mail Systems 45 6.5 Smoking 46 6.6 Meal Periods 46 6.7 Overtime 46 6.8 Use of Equipment 47 6.9 Telecommuting 47 6.10 Emergency Closing 48 6.11 Business Travel Expenses 49 6.12 Visitors in the Workplace 51 6.13 Computer and Email Usage 51 6.14 Internet Usage 52 6.15 Workplace Monitoring 54 6.16 Workplace Violence Prevention 55 7. Employee Conduct & Disciplinary Action 57 7.1 Employee Conduct and Work Rules 57 7.2 Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment 58 7.3 Attendance and Punctuality 60 7.4 Personal Appearance 60 7.5 Return of Property 61 7.6 Resignation and Retirement 61 7.7 Security Inspections 62 7.8 Progressive Discipline 62 7.9 Problem Resolution 64 7.10 Workplace Etiquette 65 7.11 Suggestion Program 67 Acknowledgement of Receipt 68 Welcome to [YOUR COMPANY NAME]! On behalf of your colleagues, we welcome you to [YOUR COMPANY NAME] and wish you every success here. At [YOUR COMPANY NAME], we believe that each employee contributes directly to the growth and success of the company, and we hope you will take pride in being a member of our team. This handbook was developed to describe some of the expectations of our employees and to outline the policies, programs, and benefits available to eligible employees. Employees should become familiar with the contents of the employee handbook as soon as possible, for it will answer many questions about employment with [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. We believe that professional relationships are easier when all employees are aware of the culture and values of the organization. This guide will help you to better understand our vision for the future of our business and the challenges that are ahead. We hope that your experience here will be challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding. Again, welcome! [PRESIDENT NAME] President & CEO 1. Organization Description 1.1 Introductory Statement This handbook is designed to acquaint you with [YOUR COMPANY NAME] and provide you with information about working conditions, employee benefits, and some of the policies affecting your employment. You should read, understand, and comply with all provisions of the handbook. It describes many of your responsibilities as an employee and outlines the programs developed by [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to benefit employees. One of our objectives is to provide a work environment that is conducive to both personal and professional growth. No employee handbook can anticipate every circumstance or question about policy. As [YOUR COMPANY NAME] continues to grow, the need may arise and [YOUR COMPANY NAME] reserves the right to revise, supplement, or rescind any policies or portion of the handbook from time to time as it deems appropriate, in its sole and absolute discretion. Employees will be notified of such changes to the handbook as they occur. 1.2 Customer Relations Customers are among our organization's most valuable assets. Every employee represents [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to our customers and the public. The way we do our jobs presents an image of our entire organization. Customers judge all of us by how they are treated with each employee contact. Therefore, one of our first business priorities is to assist any customer or potential customer. Nothing is more important than being courteous, friendly, helpful, and prompt in the attention you give to customers. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will provide customer relations and services training to all employees with extensive customer contact. Customers who wish to lodge specific comments or complaints should be directed to the [TITLE AND NAME OF THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE] for appropriate action. Our personal contact with the public, our manners on the telephone, and the communications we send to customers are a reflection not only of ourselves, but also of the professionalism of [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. Positive customer relations not only enhance the public's perception or image of [YOUR COMPANY NAME], but also pay off in greater customer loyalty and increased sales and profit. 1.3 Products and Services Provided You will find more information about our products and services by reading the [YOUR COMPANY NAME] Corporate Brochures. 1.4 Facilities and Location(s) Head Office: [ADDRESS] [CITY], [STATE] [ZIP/POSTAL CODE] [COUNTRY] 1.5 The History of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] [DESCRIBE THE HISTORY OF YOUR COMPANY HERE] 1.6 Management Philosophy [YOUR COMPANY NAME] management philosophy is based on responsibility and mutual respect. Our wishes are to maintain a work environment that fosters on personal and professional growth for all employees. Maintaining such an environment is the responsibility of every staff person. Because of their role, managers and supervisors have the additional responsibility to lead in a manner which fosters an environment of respect for each person. 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This success will in turn enable [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to give its employees above average compensation and innovative benefits or rewards, key elements in helping us maintain our leadership position in the worldwide marketplace. 1.7 Goals [DESCRIBE YOUR COMPANY'S GOALS HERE] 2. 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No illegal or unethical conduct on the part of officers, directors, employees or affiliates is in the company's best interest. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will not compromise its principles for short-term advantage. The ethical performance of this company is the sum of the ethics of the men and women who work here. Thus, we are all expected to adhere to high standards of personal integrity. Officers, directors, and employees of the company must never permit their personal interests to conflict, or appear to conflict, with the interests of the company, its clients or affiliates. Officers, directors and employees must be particularly careful to avoid representing [YOUR COMPANY NAME] in any transaction with others with whom there is any outside business affiliation or relationship. Officers, directors, and employees shall avoid using their company contacts to advance their private business or personal interests at the expense of the company, its clients or affiliates. 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It does not imply an offering of securities. 1.0 Executive Summary 1 Chart: Highlights 2 1.1 Objectives 3 1.2 Mission 3 1.3 Keys to Success 3 2.0 Organization Summary 4 2.1 Legal Entity 4 2.2 Start-up Summary 5 Table: Start-up 5 Chart: Start-up 5 3.0 Products 6 4.0 Market Analysis Summary 7 4.1 Market Segmentation 7 Table: Market Analysis 8 Chart: Market Analysis (Pie) 8 4.2 Target Market Segment Strategy 9 4.3 Service Providers Analysis 9 4.3.1 Alternatives and Usage Patterns 10 5.0 Web Plan Summary 11 5.1 Website Marketing Strategy 11 5.2 Development Requirements 11 6.0 Strategy and Implementation Summary 12 6.1 SWOT Analysis 12 6.1.1 Strengths 13 6.1.2 Weaknesses 13 6.1.3 Opportunities 13 6.1.4 Threats 13 6.2 Competitive Edge 14 6.3 Marketing Strategy 14 6.4 Fundraising Strategy 14 6.4.1 Funding Forecast 15 Table: Funding Forecast 16 Chart: Funding Monthly 16 Chart: Funding by Year 17 6.5 Milestones 17 Table: Milestones 18 Chart: Milestones 18 7.0 Management Summary 19 7.1 Personnel Plan 19 Table: Personnel 19 8.0 Financial Plan 19 8.1 Start-up Funding 21 Table: Start-up Funding 21 8.2 Important Assumptions 22 8.3 Break-even Analysis 22 Table: Break-even Analysis 22 Chart: Break-even Analysis 22 8.4 Projected Surplus or Deficit 23 Table: Surplus and Deficit 23 Chart: Surplus Monthly 24 Chart: Surplus Yearly 24 Chart: Gross Surplus Monthly 25 Chart: Gross Surplus Yearly 25 8.5 Projected Cash Flow 26 Table: Cash Flow 26 Chart: Cash 27 8.6 Projected Balance Sheet 28 Table: Balance Sheet 28 8.7 Standard Ratios 29 Table: Ratios 29 Table: Funding Forecast 1 Table: Personnel 2 Table: Surplus and Deficit 3 Table: Cash Flow 4 Table: Balance Sheet 5 1.0 Executive Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ADDRESS] [YOUR CITY], [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE], [YOUR ZIP/POSTAL CODE] Phone: [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] Fax: [YORU FAX NUMBER] Email: [YOUREMAIL@YOURCOMPANY.COM] Website: [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS] Introduction [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization formed in 2010. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] was the vision of [NAME]. The Foundation was formed to purchase distressed homes that might otherwise have been destroyed and hiring unskilled workers to remodel the homes while teaching the workers a new skill. Location [YOUR COMPANY NAME] was formed on X/XX/XXXX in the State of Missouri and located at [YOUR ADDRESS] [YOUR CITY], [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE], [YOUR ZIP/POSTAL CODE]. The Company The Foundation will sell or rent renovated homes to people who are trying to re-establish their lives with assistance with down payment money or reduced rents. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] sees this as \"paying it forward\" by helping to beautify the community; giving people a new career to help them financially and helping those who can't afford to buy or rent a home. Our Services [YOUR COMPANY NAME] specializes in identifying, investigating and purchasing distressed and foreclosed residential homes in [YOUR CITY]. Such properties will be readied for resale and sold in a short period of time, usually within eight months. The Foundation will work with the local community organizations to identify families in need with the Foundation subsidizing up to 50% of the down payment needed to purchase a renovated home. Additionally, the Foundation will also rent to families in need at a subsidized rate. The Market [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is located in [YOUR CITY]. The Company will purchase distressed properties, renovate and resell or rent in [YOUR CITY]. Financial Considerations The current financial plan for [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is to obtain grant funding in the amount of $1,200,000. The grant will be used to purchase distressed homes, renovate homes, purchase office and construction equipment, purchase a work van and pickup, hire employees, subsidize down payments for families and working capital for the first year of operations. The major focus for grant funding is as follows: 1. Non-Profit organization 2. Purchase and renovate distressed homes to beautify and upgrade communities 3. Subsidize down payments and rents for families in need due to economic conditions 4. Renovate homes using \"green\" and pre-used materials 5. Renovate homes using energy savings applications 6. Employ and train unskilled workers during renovation Chart: Highlights 1.1 Objectives [YOUR COMPANY NAME] has the following objectives: 1. Revitalize neighborhoods and increase property values by performing renovations on distressed properties 2. Perform renovations with \"green\" and pre-used materials in an effort to minimize future utility costs and reduce the use of our natural resources 3. Assist local communities and needy individuals with proceeds obtained from grant funding and the resale of the distressed properties 4. Build an organization which is community oriented and is respected by our industry 5. 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SERVICES The Volunteer shall render the following Services to the Company: [SPECIFY THE SERVICES] WARRANTIES BY PARTIES The Volunteer represents and warrants to the Company that the Services shall be performed by suitably qualified and experienced personnel, using all reasonable skill and care, and in accordance with all laws and regulations in force from time to time which are applicable to the Company as it pertains solely to the delivery of the Services. The Company warrants that they have full legal authority and capacity to enter into this Agreement with the Volunteer. Parties will only use the Services in accordance with the obligations under this Agreement. Parties shall at all times during the term of this Agreement comply with and shall cause each of its affiliates to comply with the policies and standards of the Agreement for delivering the Services. Each Party warrants that it has the right to enter into this Agreement and that its performance will not violate any agreement between it and any third party. OBLIGATIONS OF THE VOLUNTEER Before commencing the role of Volunteer, the Volunteer shall provide its identification proof, curriculum vitae, and police proof to the Company. The Volunteer authorizes the Company to perform a background check on the Volunteer before permitting the Volunteer to provide its Services. The Volunteer shall provide Services to the Company as described in this Agreement at Section 2.1. The Volunteer agrees to follow the supervision and direction of any personnel, employee, or volunteer to whom the Volunteer has been assigned to perform the Services, and to participate in any training required by the Company in order to perform the voluntary Services. RELATIONSHIP It is understood by both the Parties that nothing in this Agreement will be construed as creating a relationship of partnership, joint venture, agency or employment between the Parties. The Volunteer understands that it shall not receive any employee benefits provided by the Company. PAYMENTS For the performance of the Services and any Additional Services, the Volunteer understands that the Services provided will be a donation and under no circumstances will expect wages, salary or any other benefits from the Company. TERM AND TERMINATION TERM: The term of the Agreement is from the Effective Date of this Agreement until [DATE]. The Volunteer has agreed to provide [NUMBER OF HOURS] hours per week during the term of this Agreement. TERMINATION: In the event of a noncompliance with any material term or condition of this Agreement by either Party, the other Party, in addition to any other remedies it may have, may terminate this Agreement by a written notice to the breaching Party specifying such non-compliance. This Agreement shall terminate automatically in [NUMBER OF DAYS] days unless the breaching Party cures the breach within such [NUMBER OF DAYS]-day period. The present Agreement shall be automatically terminated at the expiration of the period of the present Agreement unless the Agreement is renewed at the end of the mentioned term. However, both the Parties shall have the right to terminate the present Agreement by providing each other with a prior written notice of [NUMBER OF DAYS] days. Termination of this Agreement shall release either Party from its obligations arising under this Agreement prior to the Effective Date of termination. Termination by any Party shall not affect the rights and obligations of either Party which accrued before the Effective Date of termination and does not affect any obligations of confidentiality covered by this Agreement. The Company may decline to accept the Volunteer's time and may terminate this Agreement without prior notification. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION The Volunteer agrees to indemnify and hold the Company harmless against any damages related to the Volunteer's activity. The Volunteer further understands that if the Volunteer is responsible for injuries to third parties or damages to their property while acting outside the scope of assigned Volunteer duties, said Volunteer may be held personally liable for any monetary damages a court may award to the injured party. It is further understood and agreed to by the Volunteer that the Services rendered to the Company shall apply only in the case of liability arising out of the ordinary negligence that occurs during the scope of the Volunteer's Services agreed to herein, and that in no way do any of these provisions apply for the benefit of the Volunteer, his/her heirs, executors or administrators in any action arising out of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or any other conduct on the part of said Volunteer, which causes or may give rise to criminal liability. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND NON-DISCLOSURE The Parties understand that some information may be of a confidential and sensitive nature. The Parties agree not to discuss or disclose information associated with this Agreement. 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Covers board member disclosures, recusal procedures, and IRS compliance. Free Word and PDF download.","conflict of interest policy nonprofit",[187,188,15,189,190,191,192],"nonprofit conflict of interest policy template","conflict of interest policy template word","board conflict of interest policy","nonprofit governance policy template","IRS conflict of interest policy nonprofit","501c3 conflict of interest policy",{"name":194,"credential":195,"reviewed_date":196},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",{"difficulty":198,"legal_review_recommended":180,"signature_required":180},"medium",{"what_it_is":200,"when_you_need_it":201,"whats_inside":202},"A Conflict of Interest Policy for Nonprofit Organizations is a formal governance document that defines what constitutes a conflict of interest, requires board members, officers, and key employees to disclose potential conflicts, and establishes procedures for handling those disclosures. This free Word download is editable online and exportable as PDF — ready to adopt at a board meeting or submit alongside IRS Form 1023.\n","Use it when applying for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, onboarding new board members, or formalizing governance practices to satisfy donor, grant, or accreditation requirements. The IRS recommends this policy in its Form 1023 instructions and treats its absence as a governance risk indicator.\n","Purpose and scope, definitions of covered persons and conflicts, annual disclosure statement requirements, meeting disclosure and recusal procedures, violations and consequences, and record-keeping obligations — structured to align with IRS and state charity law expectations.\n",[204,208,212,216,220,224],{"title":205,"use_case":206,"icon_asset_id":207},"Nonprofit executive directors","Implementing a board-adopted policy that satisfies IRS and state requirements","persona-nonprofit-exec",{"title":209,"use_case":210,"icon_asset_id":211},"Board chairs and governance committees","Standardizing how directors disclose and recuse from conflicted decisions","persona-board-chair",{"title":213,"use_case":214,"icon_asset_id":215},"Nonprofit attorneys and consultants","Providing clients with a compliant starting-point policy for review and 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Template","board-resolution-D78",[258,261,264,267,270,273,276,279,282,285],{"term":259,"definition":260},"Conflict of Interest","A situation in which a covered person's private financial or personal interests could improperly influence — or appear to influence — a decision they make on behalf of the organization.",{"term":262,"definition":263},"Covered Person","Any individual subject to the policy, typically including board members, officers, key employees, and members of their immediate families.",{"term":265,"definition":266},"Financial Interest","An ownership stake, compensation arrangement, or other economic benefit a covered person holds in an entity that does business with or competes against the nonprofit.",{"term":268,"definition":269},"Recusal","The act of removing oneself from a discussion and vote on a matter in which one has a disclosed conflict of interest.",{"term":271,"definition":272},"Disclosure Statement","A signed annual form on which each covered person lists all potential conflicts of interest for review by the board or governance committee.",{"term":274,"definition":275},"Arm's-Length Transaction","A transaction conducted as if the parties were unrelated and acting in their own independent self-interest, used as a standard to evaluate related-party dealings.",{"term":277,"definition":278},"Private Benefit","Any economic advantage flowing to a private individual or entity as a result of the nonprofit's activities — excessive private benefit can jeopardize tax-exempt status.",{"term":280,"definition":281},"Interested Person","A covered person who has a financial interest in a specific matter before the board and must therefore disclose and recuse under the policy.",{"term":283,"definition":284},"Form 1023","The IRS application for recognition of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, which includes a question about whether the organization has adopted a conflict of interest policy.",{"term":286,"definition":287},"Inurement","The prohibited flow of a nonprofit's net earnings to the benefit of private shareholders or individuals, which disqualifies an organization from tax-exempt status.",[289,294,299,304,309,314,319,324,329,334],{"name":290,"plain_english":291,"sample_language":292,"common_mistake":293},"Purpose and scope","States why the policy exists, who it applies to, and what it is designed to protect — the organization's integrity, public trust, and tax-exempt status.","This Policy is adopted to protect [ORGANIZATION NAME] (the 'Organization') from decisions that may be influenced by the private interests of its directors, officers, and key employees, and to ensure compliance with applicable law and IRS requirements.","Limiting scope to board members only and omitting officers and key employees — the IRS and many state charity laws explicitly require the policy to cover all persons in a position of significant influence.",{"name":295,"plain_english":296,"sample_language":297,"common_mistake":298},"Definitions","Precisely defines 'conflict of interest,' 'financial interest,' 'covered person,' and 'interested person' so the policy applies consistently without ambiguity.","A 'Financial Interest' means any direct or indirect ownership stake, compensation arrangement, or potential compensation in any entity with which the Organization has or is considering a transaction or arrangement.","Using vague definitions like 'any personal interest' without specifying what counts as financial or material — leaving covered persons uncertain whether to disclose borderline situations.",{"name":300,"plain_english":301,"sample_language":302,"common_mistake":303},"Duty to disclose","Requires any covered person who has or may have a conflict of interest to disclose it to the board chair or governance committee before the matter is considered.","Any Covered Person who has a Financial Interest in a matter before the Board shall disclose the existence and nature of that interest to the Board Chair or the Governance Committee chair promptly upon becoming aware of it.","Making disclosure voluntary or aspirational rather than mandatory — language like 'should disclose' instead of 'shall disclose' weakens the policy's enforceability.",{"name":305,"plain_english":306,"sample_language":307,"common_mistake":308},"Recusal and non-participation procedure","Describes what happens after a conflict is disclosed — the interested person leaves the room, the remaining members deliberate independently, and the vote is taken without the conflicted party.","The Interested Person shall leave the meeting room for the duration of the discussion and vote on the matter. The remaining directors shall determine whether a conflict of interest exists and, if so, whether to proceed with the transaction.","Allowing the interested person to remain in the room during deliberations 'only to answer questions' — this undermines independence and is specifically flagged as inadequate by IRS guidance.",{"name":310,"plain_english":311,"sample_language":312,"common_mistake":313},"Annual disclosure statement","Requires each covered person to complete and sign a written disclosure form annually, listing all known financial interests and potential conflicts.","Each Covered Person shall complete and sign the Annual Disclosure Statement attached as Exhibit A, disclosing all known Financial Interests, no later than [DATE] each year and promptly upon any material change.","Adopting the policy without an attached disclosure form — the policy has no practical effect if covered persons have no structured mechanism to report their interests.",{"name":315,"plain_english":316,"sample_language":317,"common_mistake":318},"Violations and consequences","States the consequences for failing to disclose a known conflict, including review by the board, potential removal, and referral to appropriate authorities if warranted.","If the Board has reasonable cause to believe that a Covered Person has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall inform the person of the basis for such belief and afford the person an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose.","Omitting a consequences section entirely, leaving the policy with no enforcement mechanism and no deterrent against non-disclosure.",{"name":320,"plain_english":321,"sample_language":322,"common_mistake":323},"Record-keeping and minutes","Requires the secretary or designated officer to document disclosed conflicts, recusals, and the board's conflict-related deliberations in the meeting minutes.","The minutes of the meeting shall record: (a) the names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have a Financial Interest; (b) the nature of the Financial Interest; (c) any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present; and (d) the Board's decision on the transaction.","Recording only the final vote without documenting that a disclosure occurred and that the interested person was recused — this defeats the evidentiary purpose of the record-keeping requirement.",{"name":325,"plain_english":326,"sample_language":327,"common_mistake":328},"Periodic review","Commits the board to reviewing the policy on a regular schedule — typically annually — to confirm it remains adequate given changes in the organization's activities and relationships.","The Governance Committee shall review this Policy at least annually and recommend any amendments to the full Board for approval. The Policy was last reviewed and approved on [DATE].","Setting no review schedule, resulting in a policy that is adopted once and never revisited as the organization grows, changes programs, or adds new related-party relationships.",{"name":330,"plain_english":331,"sample_language":332,"common_mistake":333},"Compensation decisions","Provides specific procedures for setting compensation for the executive director, officers, and other persons who are in a position to influence their own pay — a common conflict scenario.","When approving compensation for the Executive Director or any officer, the Board shall rely on comparability data, document the basis for its determination, and ensure that no person subject to the compensation decision is present during deliberations or votes.","Applying the general conflict-of-interest procedure to compensation decisions without specifying the IRS rebuttable presumption standard, which requires comparability data and independent approval to establish that compensation is reasonable.",{"name":335,"plain_english":336,"sample_language":337,"common_mistake":338},"Acknowledgment and certification","Requires each covered person to sign a statement confirming they have received, read, and agree to comply with the policy — creating a documented record of awareness.","I, [NAME], have received a copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy of [ORGANIZATION NAME], have read and understood it, and agree to comply with it. Signature: __________________ Date: __________________","Collecting acknowledgments only at initial onboarding and never re-obtaining them after the policy is amended — individuals who signed an old version may be unaware of current requirements.",[340,345,350,355,360,365,370,375],{"step":341,"title":342,"description":343,"tip":344},1,"Insert the organization's legal name and state of incorporation","Replace all [ORGANIZATION NAME] and [STATE] placeholders with your nonprofit's full registered name and state. Use the exact name as it appears in your articles of incorporation.","Some states have their own model conflict of interest policy language — check whether your state attorney general's office has issued guidance before finalizing.",{"step":346,"title":347,"description":348,"tip":349},2,"Define the scope of covered persons","Review the 'covered persons' definition and confirm it includes all board directors, officers, the executive director, and any key employees who influence financial decisions. Extend coverage to immediate family members and related organizations.","The IRS Form 990 asks whether the policy covers officers and key employees, not just directors — confirm your definition is broad enough to answer 'yes' on all three counts.",{"step":351,"title":352,"description":353,"tip":354},3,"Customize the financial interest definition","Tailor the definition of 'financial interest' to reflect your organization's common related-party relationships — vendor contracts, employment of relatives, board members who are also donors, or officers who sit on other boards.","Include a de minimis threshold (e.g., ownership of less than 5% of a publicly traded company need not be disclosed) to prevent the policy from being over-burdensome for board recruitment.",{"step":356,"title":357,"description":358,"tip":359},4,"Attach the annual disclosure form as Exhibit A","Complete the annual disclosure statement exhibit with fields for each covered person's name, role, and a table for listing financial interests, related organizations, and family relationships with entities doing business with the nonprofit.","Build the disclosure form to mirror Schedule L of IRS Form 990, which asks about transactions with interested persons — this makes annual tax preparation faster.",{"step":361,"title":362,"description":363,"tip":364},5,"Set the recusal procedure language","Confirm that the policy explicitly requires the interested person to leave the room during deliberations and the vote — not merely to abstain. Add language that the remaining quorum is sufficient to act without the recused member.","Check your bylaws to confirm quorum requirements — some nonprofits need a bylaw amendment to allow action without a conflicted director counted toward quorum.",{"step":366,"title":367,"description":368,"tip":369},6,"Draft the compensation review procedure","Add a specific section for executive and officer compensation decisions that references the IRS rebuttable presumption of reasonableness: independent approval, comparability data, and contemporaneous documentation.","Name the specific source of comparability data you plan to use — GuideStar, IRS Form 990 data from peer organizations, or a formal compensation survey — so the procedure is actionable, not aspirational.",{"step":371,"title":372,"description":373,"tip":374},7,"Present the policy to the board for formal adoption","Place the policy on the board agenda as an action item. Record the vote adopting the policy in the meeting minutes, and attach the signed acknowledgment forms from all covered persons to the organizational records.","Date-stamp the adoption in the policy footer — the IRS, auditors, and grant officers often ask when the policy was last reviewed and approved.",{"step":376,"title":377,"description":378,"tip":379},8,"Schedule an annual review and distribute updated disclosure forms","Add the conflict of interest policy review to the board's annual governance calendar, typically at the first meeting of the fiscal year. Redistribute the disclosure form and collect new signatures from all covered persons at the same meeting.","Pair the annual disclosure collection with D&O insurance renewal — the two processes require the same information and sharing them reduces administrative burden.",[381,385,389,393,397,401],{"mistake":382,"why_it_matters":383,"fix":384},"Covering only board directors and omitting officers and key employees","IRS Form 990 Part VI asks whether the policy covers officers, directors, and key employees separately. Answering 'no' for any category signals a governance gap to the IRS and to major donors who review 990s.","Amend the 'covered persons' definition to explicitly list board directors, all officers, the executive director, and any employee with organizational-wide financial decision-making authority.",{"mistake":386,"why_it_matters":387,"fix":388},"Allowing the interested person to stay in the room during deliberations","The IRS model policy and most state charity guidelines require the conflicted party to physically leave the meeting room — not merely abstain from voting. Presence during deliberations compromises the independence of the decision.","Revise the recusal procedure to require the interested person to leave for the full duration of the discussion and vote, and instruct the secretary to document the departure in the minutes.",{"mistake":390,"why_it_matters":391,"fix":392},"Adopting the policy without an annual disclosure form","A policy with no disclosure mechanism is unenforceable in practice — you cannot identify conflicts you do not systematically ask about. Auditors and grant reviewers will ask to see completed disclosure forms.","Attach a signed disclosure form template as Exhibit A and collect completed forms from every covered person at adoption and annually thereafter.",{"mistake":394,"why_it_matters":395,"fix":396},"No documented board vote or minutes recording adoption","Undocumented adoption means you cannot prove to the IRS, a state regulator, or a funder that the policy is in effect. A policy that exists only as a file on someone's computer has not been 'adopted' in any meaningful governance sense.","Place the policy on a formal board meeting agenda, record the motion and vote in the minutes, and retain the signed acknowledgment forms with the organizational records.",{"mistake":398,"why_it_matters":399,"fix":400},"Setting no review schedule and never updating the policy","An unamended policy adopted five years ago may not reflect current relationships, program activities, or IRS guidance changes — and a stale policy signals passive governance to auditors and regulators.","Add an annual review date to the policy text and to the board's governance calendar, with a designated person — typically the board chair or governance committee — responsible for initiating the review.",{"mistake":402,"why_it_matters":403,"fix":404},"Using aspirational language ('should' or 'encouraged to') instead of mandatory language ('shall')","Soft language makes the policy advisory rather than binding. If a board member chooses not to disclose and the organization later faces an IRS inquiry, a policy full of 'shoulds' provides no protection.","Replace all instances of 'should,' 'is encouraged to,' and 'is expected to' with 'shall' throughout the policy to establish clear, enforceable obligations.",[406,409,412,415,418,421,424,427,430],{"question":407,"answer":408},"What is a conflict of interest policy for a nonprofit?","A conflict of interest policy for a nonprofit is a formal governance document that defines what constitutes a conflict of interest, requires board members, officers, and key employees to disclose potential conflicts, and establishes procedures for handling those disclosures — including recusal from votes. It protects the organization's tax-exempt status, public credibility, and fiduciary integrity by ensuring decisions are made in the organization's interest rather than any individual's private interest.\n",{"question":410,"answer":411},"Is a conflict of interest policy required for nonprofits?","The IRS does not legally mandate a conflict of interest policy for 501(c)(3) organizations, but it strongly recommends one and includes a model policy in the Form 1023 instructions. IRS Form 990 Part VI asks whether the organization has a written conflict of interest policy and whether officers, directors, and key employees are required to disclose annually. Answering 'no' is a public red flag on a document that donors, journalists, and watchdog organizations routinely review. Several states — including California, New York, and Massachusetts — impose conflict of interest requirements on charities by statute.\n",{"question":413,"answer":414},"Who must be covered by a nonprofit conflict of interest policy?","At minimum, the policy should cover all board directors, corporate officers, the executive director, and any key employees with organization-wide financial decision-making authority. The IRS model policy also recommends extending coverage to members of their immediate families and to organizations in which covered persons hold a financial interest. Limiting coverage to board members only will result in a 'no' answer on IRS Form 990 Part VI, Question 12b.\n",{"question":416,"answer":417},"What should be disclosed under a conflict of interest policy?","Covered persons should disclose any financial interest — ownership stake, compensation arrangement, or other economic benefit — in any entity the nonprofit is considering a transaction with. They should also disclose employment of family members, service on the boards of organizations that compete with or contract with the nonprofit, and any other relationship that could reasonably be perceived as influencing their judgment on organizational decisions.\n",{"question":419,"answer":420},"What happens when a conflict of interest is disclosed?","After disclosure, the interested person must leave the meeting room for the duration of the discussion and vote on the matter. The remaining board members independently determine whether a conflict exists, whether proceeding with the transaction is in the organization's interest, and whether the terms are fair and reasonable. The board's deliberation and vote are recorded in the minutes along with the name of the person who disclosed the conflict and the nature of the interest.\n",{"question":422,"answer":423},"How does a conflict of interest policy relate to IRS Form 1023?","IRS Form 1023, the application for 501(c)(3) recognition, asks whether the organization has adopted a conflict of interest policy and whether it follows the procedures described in the IRS model policy. While submitting a policy is not technically required to obtain exempt status, organizations that answer 'no' or submit a policy that deviates significantly from the IRS model may receive additional scrutiny or requests for explanation during the review process.\n",{"question":425,"answer":426},"How often should the annual disclosure form be collected?","Covered persons should complete and sign the disclosure form once per year — typically at the first board meeting of the fiscal or calendar year — and immediately upon joining the board or accepting an officer role. A new form should also be completed promptly any time a covered person's circumstances change materially, such as joining the board of a vendor organization or a family member being hired by the nonprofit.\n",{"question":428,"answer":429},"What is the difference between a conflict of interest policy and a code of ethics?","A conflict of interest policy is narrow and procedural — it focuses specifically on financial and personal interests that could improperly influence organizational decisions, and it establishes a mandatory disclosure and recusal process. A code of ethics is broader and aspirational, addressing general conduct standards, values, and professional behavior expectations. Nonprofits typically need both: the conflict of interest policy for IRS compliance and the code of ethics for comprehensive governance.\n",{"question":431,"answer":432},"Can a board member vote on a matter in which they have a disclosed conflict?","No. Under a properly drafted conflict of interest policy, an interested person who has disclosed a conflict must leave the room and is not permitted to vote on the matter. Allowing a conflicted director to vote — even with disclosure — undermines the independence of the decision and can expose the organization and the director to liability, particularly if the transaction later proves unfavorable to the nonprofit.\n",[434,438,442,446],{"industry":435,"icon_asset_id":436,"specifics":437},"Healthcare nonprofits","industry-healthtech","Physician board members who refer patients to the nonprofit's facilities, or executives who also hold interests in medical equipment vendors, create frequent disclosure obligations requiring a clear recusal process.",{"industry":439,"icon_asset_id":440,"specifics":441},"Education and higher education","industry-education","Trustees who are alumni donors, parents of current students, or contractors for campus construction projects face recurring conflicts that a formal policy structures and documents consistently.",{"industry":443,"icon_asset_id":444,"specifics":445},"Community foundations and grantmakers","industry-professional-services","Board members who are also grant applicants, or who serve on the boards of organizations receiving grants, represent the highest-frequency conflict scenario in philanthropic governance.",{"industry":447,"icon_asset_id":448,"specifics":449},"Arts and cultural organizations","industry-creative","Board members who are also artists, gallery owners, or event vendors frequently create undisclosed transactional conflicts that a mandatory annual disclosure form is specifically designed to surface.",[451,454,458,461],{"vs":123,"vs_template_id":452,"summary":453},"D{CODE_OF_ETHICS_ID}","A code of ethics sets broad conduct standards and organizational values for all staff and board members. A conflict of interest policy is narrower and procedural — it governs a specific category of risk (financial and personal conflicts) with mandatory disclosure and recusal requirements. Nonprofits typically need both documents; the conflict of interest policy satisfies IRS and state charity law requirements that a code of ethics alone does not.",{"vs":455,"vs_template_id":456,"summary":457},"Whistleblower Policy","D{WHISTLEBLOWER_POLICY_ID}","A whistleblower policy protects employees and board members who report financial misconduct, fraud, or policy violations from retaliation. A conflict of interest policy prevents improper transactions from occurring in the first place through proactive disclosure. The two policies are complementary: the conflict of interest policy is preventive; the whistleblower policy is the corrective mechanism when prevention fails.",{"vs":243,"vs_template_id":459,"summary":460},"D{BOARD_MEMBER_AGREEMENT_ID}","A board member agreement is a broader onboarding document covering a director's duties, term, meeting attendance expectations, and fundraising commitments. A conflict of interest policy is a standalone governance policy that all covered persons must acknowledge — it is typically attached to or referenced by the board member agreement, not a substitute for it.",{"vs":239,"vs_template_id":462,"summary":463},"D{RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTION_ID}","A related party transaction policy governs the approval, documentation, and fairness review of specific financial transactions between the nonprofit and persons with a connection to it. A conflict of interest policy sets the broader framework for identifying and disclosing all potential conflicts — including situations that may never result in a transaction. Organizations with significant vendor relationships or executive compensation complexity often need both.",{"use_template":465,"template_plus_review":469,"custom_drafted":473},{"best_for":466,"cost":467,"time":468},"Nonprofits at any stage seeking IRS-compliant governance documentation without a dedicated legal team","Free","1–2 hours to customize and adopt",{"best_for":470,"cost":471,"time":472},"Organizations in states with statutory conflict of interest requirements (CA, NY, MA) or those with complex related-party relationships","$300–$800 for a nonprofit attorney review","3–5 business days",{"best_for":474,"cost":475,"time":476},"Large nonprofits, hospital systems, university foundations, or organizations under IRS or state attorney general scrutiny","$1,000–$3,000+","1–3 weeks",[478,479],"nonprofit-governance-basics","irs-form-990-governance-questions-explained",[481,482,483,484,485,486,487,488,248,489,490,232],"non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","employee-handbook-D712","code-of-ethics-D704","non-profit-organization-business-plan-D12024","board-meeting-minutes-D13904","volunteer-agreement-D13436","deed-of-trust-donation-D986","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","expense-reimbursement-policy-D13688","non-profit-gift-acceptance-policy-D13367",{"emit_how_to":492,"emit_defined_term":492},true,{"primary_folder":494,"secondary_folder":495,"document_type":496,"industry":497,"business_stage":498,"tags":499,"confidence":505},"business-administration","board-governance","policy","non-profit-organizations","all-stages",[500,501,502,503,504],"nonprofit","governance","compliance","conflict-of-interest","board-management",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Conflict of Interest Policy for Nonprofit Organizations?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Conflict of Interest Policy for Nonprofit Organizations\u003C/strong> is a formal governance document that defines what constitutes a conflict of interest, identifies which individuals are subject to its requirements, mandates annual and situational disclosure of potential conflicts, and establishes a structured recusal process for board decisions involving an interested person. It functions as the primary mechanism through which a nonprofit demonstrates to the IRS, state regulators, donors, and the public that its board makes decisions in the organization's interest — not in the private interest of any individual director, officer, or key employee. The IRS includes a model conflict of interest policy in its Form 1023 instructions and treats its adoption as a key indicator of sound governance.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Operating without a conflict of interest policy exposes a nonprofit to four concrete risks simultaneously. First, IRS Form 990 Part VI asks publicly whether the organization has this policy — a 'no' answer is visible to every donor, journalist, and watchdog organization that pulls the filing, and it triggers heightened scrutiny during audits. Second, undisclosed conflicts that result in financial transactions can constitute private benefit or inurement, both of which jeopardize 501(c)(3) status. Third, several states — including California, New York, and Massachusetts — impose conflict of interest requirements on charities by statute, making the absence of a policy a compliance violation independent of the IRS. Fourth, major foundations and government grantmakers increasingly require applicants to submit a copy of their conflict of interest policy as part of the grant application. This template gives you an IRS-aligned, attorney-reviewed starting point you can adopt at a single board meeting, complete with the annual disclosure form and acknowledgment language that turn a written policy into a living governance practice.\u003C/p>\n",1781185996528]