Show the Public You Deserve Their Trust

With nonprofits under close scrutiny these days, it's more important than ever to show the public, government and media that you're doing the right thing. Now is the time for the nonprofit sector to speak out about what we think are best practices for how nonprofits operate. By joining the Standards for Excellence® Institute, you'll be on the ground floor of the movement for ethics and responsibility in nonprofits. Best of all, you'll prove that you care enough to go the extra mile in support of your commitment to excellence.  

 

Become a member of the Standards for Excellence® Institute to:

  • Show that you're serious about ethics, accountability and transparency in the operation of your nonprofit.  

  • Affirm that you believe every nonprofit should have policies and practices in place that:

    Prevent conflicts of interest;

    Clearly define board responsibilities;

    Avoid excessive executive compensation;

    Provide sound financial controls, and more.

  • Join with your colleagues in upholding higher standards than the minimal requirements imposed by local, state and federal laws and regulations.

  • Help the nonprofit sector to define itself based on what we stand for, rather than being defined by the bad acts of a few.

  • Stand up for excellence in the nonprofit sector.

 

Make a bold statement about your commitment to ethics and accountability in your nonprofit and for nonprofits nationwide.

Become a Standards for Excellence® Replication Partner to strengthen nonprofits in your area using the Standards for Excellence®: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector.

Regional, statewide, national and international nonprofits, funders, capacity building organizations and others can apply to become licensed to offer the Standards for Excellence® program to nonprofits in their area. There are may options for customizing the Standards and the accompanying program components to match your individual needs, mission, and areas of focus.

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF OPTIONS FOR BECOMING A LICENSED STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE PARTNER. 

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