Wednesday, December 31, 2008

The Planning and Drafting of Wills and Trusts or Sarbanes Oxley and NonProfit Management

The Planning and Drafting of Wills and Trusts

Author: Thomas L Shaffer

Planning Together; Rebuilding Together; Will Interview with Dr. and Mrs. Kennedy; Wills; Trusts; Death Taxes and "Estate Planning; " Rule Against Perpetuities; Language; Justified Simplicity; Non-Estate Planning; Planning for Disability.



Interesting book: Beyond Transfer of Training or Dining Room and Banquet Management

Sarbanes-Oxley and Nonprofit Management: Skills, Techniques, Methods

Author: Peggy M Jackson

Is your nonprofit organization ready for increased scrutiny, reporting requirements, regulations, and increased expectations from donors? This combination reference/workbook prepares you and shows you how Sarbanes-Oxley best practices can benefit your organization. It includes:



• A structured description of Sarbanes-Oxley and its implications for nonprofits

• Detailed discussions on governance, including financial literacy for board members, new standards of accountability for boards, and best practices for nonprofit management

• Sample documents, procedures, and frameworks to help you implement best practices

• Worksheets, forms, and resource materials in each chapter

• A "walk-through" of typical financial statements and sample documents such as a Conflict of Interest policy, board orientation curriculum, a Whistleblower Protection policy, a Document Preservation policy, and a fundraising plan.



Implementing proven best practices stemming from Sarbanes-Oxley can diminish organizational dysfunction, promote a solid infrastructure, and propel your organization to the platinum standard of operations and governance, giving your organization the competitive advantage in today's demanding nonprofit environment.



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