Elaine Gast: 2 books

Policies guide your foundation in its daily operations and steer the board as it works to fulfill the foundation’s mission. This primer walks you through policies that can help you: Operate more efficiently; Align daily operations with your mission; Fulfill your legal and ethical responsibilities; Increase transparency; Orient new board members.

Discover how to organize, archive, and protect your important documents. Includes: The costs of recordkeeping — in money and time; What to keep and for how long; Advice on establishing a records management system and records retention policy; How recordkeeping can help you fulfill your mission and program; Audits; What records you must share with the public.