Donor Dilemmas, Board Engagement, and Nonprofit Ethics: Essential Strategies

The Nonprofit Show

Nonprofit organizations face a range of challenges, from developing donor gift policies to balancing staff involvement in board meetings. This Fundraiser’s Friday session brings new ideas from questions viewers asked. Watch more details from these ‘takeaway questions and answers’ our co-hosts offered:

Why is a donor gift policy essential? It establishes clear guidelines for managing donations, refunds, and ethical dilemmas, safeguarding the organization and its team.

How should development staff engage with board meetings? Periodic updates (quarterly or annually) suffice to maintain alignment without overburdening staff or meetings.

Should development staff monitor “give or get” policies? Yes, they track contributions, but policing underperformance should remain the board chair’s responsibility.

Should paid staff have voting rights on the board? No, paid staff should advise the board but not vote, maintaining clear governance boundaries.

How can nonprofits mitigate risks associated with large donations? By creating and following comprehensive gift policies that address scenarios like questionable donors or refund requests.

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