Integrity system for nonprofits and civil society organisations
You do not yet have in place policies and procedures that clearly describe expected standards of conduct, processes to help prevent violations, and fair processes for ensuring reporting and handling of violations that do occur
What you'll achieve
We work with you to build a Code of Conduct & policies tailored to your organisation and its particular integrity risks; and systems and processes that encourage reporting and ensure fair handling of violations
How a Nonprofit Builder consultant helps
- Review your current integrity risks and existing policies, identify the gaps, and work with you to design a coherent integrity system that combines standards, reporting routes, and fair response procedures.
Key deliverables
- Integrity risk assessment, code of conduct, whistleblowing or reporting procedure, investigation and response protocol, implementation guidance, staff orientation materials.
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Human Resources (HR) Toolkit for Small and Medium Nonprofit Actors
A 32-page toolkit for small and medium nonprofit, humanitarian and development organisations that want a formal system for managing people. It offers guidance, tips and checklists for writing or strengthening HR policies, plus a set of questions to review an existing HR framework, find gaps and set priority actions. It is written for HR staff, programme and operations teams, and finance and admin managers who handle basic HR.
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