Because they rely on the public's trust, nonprofit organizations must adhere to the highest ethical standards; even a hint of impropriety could jeopardize a nonprofit's reputation, its fundraising, and eventually its mission. At the same time, nonprofits with 501 (c)(3) status must be scrupulous in their compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. This non-credit course provides a detailed introduction to nonprofit ethics and compliance, examining a range of topics including: mission and vision statements; governance policies; conflicts of interest; fundraising ethics; IRS compliance; state laws and regulations; and the role of the compliance officer. This self-paced course, filled with videos and interactive case studies, will help you understand one of the most important areas of nonprofit management.
Completion Time
5 hours
Access Time
90 Days
Outcome
Individual Skill Course
Language
English
Training Level
Beginner
Delivery Information:
Description
Learning Outcomes
- Explain why nonprofit organizations are often held to higher ethical standards than for-profit corporations
- Identify the key ethical issues that nonprofits need to address
- Distinguish between mission, vision, and values statements
- Discuss the key elements of an organizational ethics code
- Articulate key ethical principles as they apply to nonprofit fundraising
- Identify the four different types of conflict-of-interest
- Name the steps in establishing a transparent executive compensation process
- Explain the three duties that nonprofit board members must follow
- Identify the key governance policies that nonprofits should adopt
- Explain the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act that apply to nonprofits
- Explain why nonprofit organizations should adopt a social media policy
- Name the major duties of a compliance officer
- Identify the major IRS requirements for 501 (c) (3) organizations
- List the major areas in which nonprofit organizations must comply with state laws
- Name the major areas in which nonprofit organizations may need to comply with local laws
- Explain the concept of "compliance with the community"
Additional Information
This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.
Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.
Requirements
Technology Requirements
Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled
- The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )
- Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice
- Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.
- E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.)
Reviews
"Great training! Very meaningful, well done, great resources. I enjoyed the case studies, especially trying to figure out who had committed fraud (very engaging). Well done!"
John N.
"This was a very thought-provoking course. I really could see many of the concerns that I know happen every day. Thank you!"
Leisa B.
"Good and thorough course. Well laid out, easy to follow, and appropriate for the topic/content. Really enjoyed the platform—good mix of interactive components, text descriptions, and video. Very nice course."
Heather V.
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