This collection provides local immigration resources, including "know your rights" information, legal services, public charge assistance, housing and eviction support, and help with basic needs. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This article synthesizes insights from different nonprofit books to provide best practices when managing personnel needs, staff and volunteer recruitment and hiring, orientation and onboarding, and compensation.

This article outlines the initial steps an organization should take upon learning that a federal grant or contract has been terminated by a federal agency. While specific rules may vary by grant, contract, and agency, this checklist provides a solid foundation for determining next steps and understanding your rights. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This guide offers tips for promoting, planning, producing, and facilitating virtual events. It provides advice on choosing the right technology, equipment, and platforms to run a successful virtual event or webinar.

This collection of resources from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics offers a wide array of articles and case studies on ethics in the nonprofit sector.

This tracker provides updates on federal policies affecting employers, including concise summaries of pending and anticipated legislative and regulatory developments related to healthcare, benefits, HR compliance, and workforce policies. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This article builds on the concept of corporate social responsibility, emphasizing that nonprofits should also commit to socially responsible initiatives.

This article highlights key considerations when drafting an equitable organizational budget, and provides an in-depth fillable workbook to help nonprofits calculate the full cost of their work at the organization-wide level.

This fillable template helps organizations implement ethical artificial intelligence (AI) governance policies.

This case study illustrates how two organizations successfully merged their parent education programs to establish a joint program that reduced duplication, improved service quality, expanded their reach, and attracted greater donor funding.

This article asserts that organizational sustainability is dependent upon board members' financial literacy and involvement in their organization's finances. Boards should move beyond a detached oversight role of reviewing financial statements, into a deeper understanding of the organization's business model and a hands-on approach to shaping the organization's financial strategy.

This article provides an overview of common board giving policies, highlighting the various ways board members are expected to contribute, whether through personal donations, supporting the organization's services, or fundraising on its behalf.

This article provides an overview of the negotiation process involved when two or more nonprofits decide to merge, including steps such as passing formal resolutions, forming a merger committee, and integrating departments across the organizations.

This article highlights specific guidelines in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that are relevant to nonprofit employers, including the definition of disability, requirements in job posting and hiring stages, accommodation processes, and the difference between ADA and disability insurance.

This article offers reflective questions to help individuals decide if they should join a nonprofit board, including a link to a board readiness quiz.

This free introductory three-part webinar series provides an overview of basic accounting and financial stewardship for nonprofits. The series defines nonprofit organizations and the uses of financial information for their stakeholders; discusses basic accounting concepts and financial statements; and reviews systems used for business transactions and financial statements.

This article covers key responsibilities, codes of conduct, and ethical duties for board members, as well as sample policies for implementation.

This article provides comprehensive guidance for how to switch from a planned physical, in-person event to a virtual or online event in the case of a crisis or emergency.

This sample list of questions is designed to support organizations during merger negotiations, addressing key areas such as governance, finance, human resources, capital, programs, and communications.

This free webinar and resource list provides an explanation and overview of government funding for nonprofit organizations, and thoughtfully considers the benefits, risks, and challenges of applying for, receiving, and managing government contracts.

This chapter on power mapping illustrates how to visually map relationships between people, organizations, and institutions to better understand and leverage networks for coalition building and citizen lobbying.

This article provides a checklist to help nonprofit organizations secure access to unrestricted, liquid funds and leverage networks and advocacy to protect both their organizations and the communities they serve from politically motivated attacks by the federal government. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This article debunks common myths about the executive branch's authority to target nonprofit organizations and highlights specific laws that limit the IRS and federal government’s power to revoke 501(c)(3) status. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This memorandum includes a sample Conflict of Interest Policy for California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, and discusses the legal rationale and background for the policy.

This sample code of conduct policy for board members covers several issues, including conflict of interest, sexual harassment, confidentiality, and active participation.

This article provides an overview of common insurance policies and asserts the importance of implementing comprehensive liability insurance to manage potential crises, such as fraud, cyberattack, mismanagement, or discrimination.

This toolkit details different childcare options available in case of an absent parent, where to find trusted immigration services in your community, and how to prepare to assert your constitutional rights in the presence of an immigration officer. Este paquete detalla las diferentes opciones de cuidado infantil disponibles en caso de que un padre este ausente, dónde encontrar servicios de inmigración de confianza en su comunidad, y cuáles son sus derechos constitucionales en presencia de un oficial de inmigración.Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This article highlights key questions and reflection points to help organizations stay prepared and grounded amid the Trump administration’s threats to nonprofits. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This study examines how nonprofits can leverage mergers to advance their mission and goals. Analyzing 25 Chicago-area nonprofit mergers (2004-2014), it discusses diverse pathways to success, merger motivations, partner selection, negotiation challenges, and post-merger outcomes. Findings offer practical insights for nonprofits and foundations considering merger strategies.

This guide provides an outline with visual examples for how to craft a compelling annual report that communicates the organization's mission, vision, and impact.

This free webinar prepares nonprofits with tools and strategies to keep business operational for staff and clients through emergencies and disasters.

This article explores how nonprofit mergers and acquisitions, often seen as a last-resort solution during a crisis, can be powerful tools for increasing organizational effectiveness. When approached strategically and with adequate planning and resources, M&A can strengthen missions, streamline operations, and help nonprofits better navigate a complex and demanding landscape.

This article uses a question-and-answer format to address key concerns about maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in compliance with federal law, as well as the limits of presidential authority. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This guide provides steps, reflections, and examples for how to manage scaling, building, creating or expanding nonprofit programs.

These templates are designed to help organizations make informed budgeting and management decisions by planning for various income, expense, and programmatic impact scenarios. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This report illustrates patterns of politically-motivated threats to social justice organizations, how they can distract or weaken an organization, and the steps groups are taking to armor themselves and emerge stronger. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This guide provides a template for the different sections and items recommended for an employee handbook, including general employment policies, employment status, recruiting and hiring, compensation, employee benefits, organizational property, and workplace conduct.

This sample bylaw document outlines which sections are typically needed in a nonprofit's bylaws, which will serve as a guidebook for the board of directors on holding elections, fulfilling quorum requirements, organizing meetings and keeping the meetings orderly.

CompassPoint Workshops offer sliding-scale workshops to develop skills in leadership, communications, fundraising, and financial management.

This guide offers comprehensive information—including data analysis, checklists, terminology, guidelines, and best practices—to help employers foster an inclusive workplace for transgender and nonbinary employees.

This searchable tracker of legal challenges to the Trump administration’s executive orders includes overviews, case summaries, and real-time updates as new information becomes available. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This collection of resources explores the fundamentals of forming nonprofit corporations, the various types of nonprofits, and managing organizational documentation

This article provides a brief overview of how the IRS and U.S. Department of Labor classify workers as employees or independent contractors, along with guidance on distinguishing between exempt and non-exempt employees.

This free webinar provides an introduction into the role of government and nonprofits in disaster recovery, featuring insights from countt, state, and federal organizations as well as the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) coalition.

This comprehensive step-by-step grant-writing guide offers tips for crafting a compelling and distinctive proposal, includes a proposal outline, and provides tools for identifying grant opportunities.

This article offers a brief explanation of the difference between paid interns and volunteer interns, including tips, checklist, and other guidance to ensure best practices for managing internships and compliance with federal labor standards.

This article offers a brief overview and tips for how to manage wages, salary, and other compensation for nonprofit employees.

This guidance uses a question-and-answer format and policy templates to outline the rights and responsibilities of employers if immigration enforcement officials appear at their facility, office, or workplace. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This one-hour webinar highlights key topics from the California Attorney General’s Guide for Charities, offering best practices to help organizations remain compliant and transparent in their fundraising and operations.

This statement includes background information, local updates, and additional resources to support nonprofits after the Office of Management of Budget (OMB)'s memorandum in January 2025 that ordered the federal funding freeze. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This article outlines initial steps nonprofits can take to assess their risk of losing federal funding, as the Trump administration targets grants and contracts for termination. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This article describes the steps that nonprofits can take to reduce its liability in the process of laying off employees.

This free webinar covers how to create cash flow projections, which tools to use for forecasting, who should be involved in monitoring cash flow, and strategies for managing cash once a potential issue has been identified. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This article offers guidance and tips for crafting a conflict of interest policy for board members, as well as links to sample policies.

This fillable affidavit form authorizes a caregiver to enroll a minor in school, as well as allow a minor to access school-related medical care and other medical treatment, in accordance with California laws and regulations. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This publication helps public charities comply with federal tax law by tracking their lobbying activities. The guide includes sample forms and describes multiple options for tracking staff time, overhead expenses, and direct costs.

This article addresses common questions and concerns regarding the slate of executive actions in 2025 and how they impact nonprofits' federal grants and contracts; diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives; 501(c)(3) status; and more. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This article offers a comprehensive guide to creating engaging and effective nonprofit email newsletters. It presents over 30 content ideas that organizations can use to inform, inspire, and connect with their audiences and maximize donor engagement.

This webinar session guides nonprofits through navigating nonpartisan advocacy within legal lobbying restrictions and maintaining records to remain compliant with 501(c)(3) nonprofit lobbying.

This Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) Essentials program provides ongoing trainings for bookkeepers, staff accountants, and any professional charged with the financial management at nonprofits.

This article outlines key anti-discrimination laws enacted by Congress to protect employees and job applicants, emphasizing that these laws can only be overturned by federal court rulings or additional Congressional action. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

The City of San José’s Civics Masterclass is a free, self-paced course designed to empower the public with the knowledge and skills needed to actively participate in local government. The course includes five modules on government structures, parliamentary procedures, city policies, research skills, and storytelling strategies.

These ongoing interactive, online trainings will help social justice and educational equity leaders develop their abilities to delegate tasks, strengthen manager-staff relationships, and address unconscious bias.

This article guides nonprofits through the basic steps of building and managing a newsletter. Using specific visual examples from other newsletters, the guide demonstrates best practices for crafting compelling and engaging emails.

This guide offers practical advice for handling specific scenarios and provides background on how to interact with ICE if they appear at an organization’s workplace and facilities. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This community defense project protects immigrant families from deportation threats and provides accompaniment support during and after a community member’s arrest or detention. The webpage offers "Know Your Rights" cards and trainings. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This two-part workbook series offers practical tools and strategic analysis to support nonprofits exploring and implementing mergers.

This article uses a question-and-answer format to provide specific guidance on compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Este sitio web ofrece videos de gratis para preparar y defender de manera segura nuestros derechos durante encuentros con la agencia de Inmigración y Aduanas (ICE). Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This fact sheet provides guidance on federal and state disability discrimination laws, including the process for customers obtaining accommodations from businesses. The guide includes sample request letters.

This guide uses a question-and-answer format to address common employer concerns about accommodations and ADA compliance.

This comprehensive checklist created in consultation with the California Attorney General’s Office and the CA Franchise Tax Board helps California nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations stay up-to-date with annual filing requirements.

This article outlines the key steps for assessing readiness to start a nonprofit, initiating the process, and maintaining 501(c)(3) status.

The Core Capacity Assessment Tool (CCAT) and related trainings equip nonprofit consultants and organizational development professionals with the tools to assess and strengthen organizational effectiveness.

This collaborative promotes, expands, and defends race-explicit grantmaking and programming, ensuring that equity remains at the forefront of philanthropic efforts across diverse communities. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This guidance, issued by a coalition of 16 attorneys general, clarifies that the federal government cannot prohibit diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) efforts in the private sector through an executive order. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This article uses a question-and-answer format to inform California employers about requirements for employee documentation, retention policies, and data storage practices.

This article describes the unique accounting needs of nonprofit organizations and provides an overview of different factors that nonprofits should consider when adopting accounting software.

This brief, free self-paced interactive webinar (including a transcription) provides guidance for which disclosures are required to remain compliant with the IRS as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, including annual return forms, applications for exemption, determination letters, and acknowledgement letters for tax-deductibility of donations.

This article outlines three options for nonprofits to verify their financials through a CPA: audits, reviews, and compilations. The article shares the steps required to complete each option and discusses how to determine the best financial service for your organization.

This article offers a concise list of ideal attributes when searching for a new board chair or evaluating the current board chair of a nonprofit.

This document outlines 33 principles for best practices for charitable organizations and foundations related to legal compliance and public disclosure, effective governance, financial oversight, and responsible fundraising.

This document includes a list of local Bay Area nonprofit Attorney and BIA accredited agencies that provide legal services to immigrants. Este documento enumera agencias locales sin fines de lucro, acreditadas por la BIA y/o con personal de abogados que ofrecen servicios legales a inmigrantes. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This article provides in-depth insights on how to navigate and negotiate exit agreements for nonprofit CEOs, including scenarios where such agreements are appropriate, four common types of exit agreements, and key considerations for boards and executives when drafting them.

This article provides guidance for what to include, and exclude, from nonprofit annual reports. It includes visual examples from other annual reports and explains why they were effective.

This set of frequently asked questions provides guidance for workers and employers on the distinctions between independent contractors and employees, along with the applicable regulations.

This article compares the benefits of fiscal sponsorship versus obtaining your own 501(c)(3) status, with specific focus on the Players Philanthropy Fund (PPF) fiscal sponsorship program.

This article provides guidance for nonprofit employee management, including links to additional resources and a brief question-and-answer for common issues.

Apply and enroll in this paid week-long in-person course for nonprofit leaders to drive strategic growth and greater impact. Participants will learn how to focus their mission, design effective services, build core capabilities, evaluate scaling options, and implement strong performance and governance systems.

This website offers free informative videos to prepare for and safely defend our rights during encounters with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This report presents case profiles of nonprofits that explored merger opportunities with guidance from the Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative (NSI)—a collaborative effort aimed at helping Los Angeles-area nonprofits pursue formal partnerships and restructuring strategies to build sustainability and amplify community impact.

This tool, sourced from La Piana Consulting’s Merger and Alliance Toolkit, provides comprehensive sample checklists to help organizations involved in merger negotiations ensure they account for all necessary documentation throughout the process.

This article offers email templates and best practices for crafting compelling and effective fundraising emails.

This article clarifies the distinction between nonprofit status and tax-exempt status, and explains the complex audit processes the IRS must follow to revoke an organization’s tax-exempt status. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This article uses a question-and-answer format to provide guidance on the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) requirements for data retention.

This free webinar discusses the distinction between business planning, financial planning, and strategic planning; how to present risks to board members; and frameworks to analyze your model and explain to stakeholders. Part of SVCN's Resilience Resources: Tools and Information to Manage and Adapt to Federal Policy Shifts.

This report draws from five years of data from nonprofit organizations to examine how diversity shifts across leadership levels; how diversity among CEOs shifts across nonprofit size, revenue, cause, and location; diversity of board members; and differences between organizations with majority BIPOC leadership and majority white leadership.