Intro -- Human Resource Policies and Procedures for Nonprofit Organizations -- About the Author -- Acknowledgment -- Contents -- PREFACE -- CHAPTER 1 Organization Policies -- Human Resource Philosophy Statement -- Human Resource Mission Statement -- Chain of Command -- Open Door -- Suggestions -- Administrator on Duty -- Crisis Response Team -- Explanation of Personnel Policies, Changes, or Revisions -- Roundtable Meetings -- Problem-Solving Procedure -- Speaking with the Media -- Press Releases -- CHAPTER 2 Nondiscrimination -- Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action -- ADA Compliance -- Sexual Harassment -- AIDS -- Reasonable Accommodation -- Antiharassment -- CHAPTER 3 Recruitment, Hiring, and Termination -- Recruitment -- Hiring Policy -- Requisition for New Hire -- Degrees, Licenses, and Certification -- Nepotism -- Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 -- Career Opportunity Program -- Hiring -- At-Will Statement -- Receipt of Policy Manual -- Introductory Period -- Orientation -- Letter of Hire -- Alcohol and Drug Testing -- Physical Examination -- Employee Background Checks -- Criminal Background Checks -- Termination -- Resignation -- Releasing Job References -- Dismissal -- CHAPTER 4 Compensation Policies -- Establishing a Compensation Policy (IRS Intermediate Sanctions and Their Effect on Compensation Policies) -- Recruiting a Compensation Committee -- Preparation for Developing Organization's Compensation Policies -- Update/After Current Policies and Practices to Reflect Desired Outcomes -- Implement New Policies -- Employment Status -- Compensatory Time and Overtime -- Exempt and Nonexempt Staff Classifications -- Compensatory Time for Exempt Employees -- Overtime Approval for Nonexempt Employees -- Temporary Laborers -- Independent Contractors -- Merit Salary Increases -- Advance Pay -- Time Sheets.

Temporary Salary Adjustments -- Travel Advances -- Final Pay -- Salaries -- Salary Ranges -- Severance Pay -- Benefits -- Benefit Philosophy Statement -- Mandatory Benefits -- Insurance Benefits -- Workers' Compensation -- Employee Assistance Program -- Spending Accounts -- Dental Insurance -- Life and Disability -- 401(k), 403(b), and Section 457 Plans -- Leave -- Vacation -- Holidays -- Holidays and Overtime Pay and/or Compensatory Time -- Floating Personal Days -- Sick Leave -- Benefit Plans -- Family and Medical Leave -- Sabbatical Leave -- Paid Community Service Leave -- Working Conditions -- Pay for Training -- Fees/Honoraria -- Professional Development -- Credit Union Membership -- Birthday Off -- Employee Discounted Products or Services -- Commuting Subsidy -- Miscellaneous Leave -- Bereavement Leave -- Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights -- Jury Duty and Subpoenaed Leave -- Leave of Absence without Pay -- Voting Leave -- Educational Leave -- Other -- Relocation -- Professional Memberships -- Qualified Transportation Benefit -- Innovative Compensation -- Bonuses and Other Incentive Pay -- CHAPTER 5 Supervision -- Performance Appraisals -- Disciplinary Policies -- Dismissal -- Layoffs -- Grievance Procedure -- CHAPTER 6 Employment Conditions -- Employment Conflict of Interest -- Government, Political Activity, Personal Beliefs, and Values -- Drug-Free Workplace -- Smoking -- Telephone Calls -- Code of Ethics -- Change of Personal Information -- Staff Identification Cards -- Travel -- Time Clock -- Work Schedules -- Employer Administration and Support for Employees -- Personnel Records -- Telecommuting -- Credit Cards -- Credit Background Checks -- Collective Bargaining -- CHAPTER 7 Administration -- Use of Organization Assets -- Use of Nonprofit Assets in the Public Policy Process -- Nonprofit Vehicles.

Use of Personal Vehicles -- Personal Photocopying and Fax Machines -- Bulletin Boards -- Copyright -- Acceptable Use of the Internet -- Cellular Telephone Procedures -- Pager Guidelines -- Safety, Security, and Health -- Inclement Weather and Emergency Closings -- Safety Standards and Emergency Procedures -- Electronic Monitoring -- Exposure to Bodily Fluids -- Protective Equipment -- Seat Belts -- Fire Drills -- Hepatitis B Vaccinations -- Firearms/Weapons -- Solicitation and Distribution -- Identity Theft -- CHAPTER 8 Volunteer Policies -- Assessment of Volunteer Management System -- Volunteer Application -- Volunteer Job Description -- Volunteer Record Keeping -- Volunteer Risk Management -- CHAPTER 9 Client and Client Services Policies -- Client Confidentiality -- Use of Physical Restraint -- Suspected Illicit Activity -- Infectious Disease Policy -- Audiovisual Consent Policy -- Fraternization -- APPENDIX A The Human Resource Cycle of Activities -- APPENDIX B Action Steps for Attracting and Retaining Quality Personnel -- APPENDIX C Rate Yourself as a Volunteer Motivator -- APPENDIX D Providing a Motivating Environment -- APPENDIX E Administrative Simplification under HIPAA: National Standards for Transactions, Security, and Privacy -- INDEX.

Get the tools you need to build a successful human resource management system! Learn about organizational policies and procedures, nondiscrimination/affirmative action, recruitment, hiring, termination, compensation, supervision, employment conditions, administration, and volunteer policies--the framework for developing a comprehensive human resource management system for paid employees, volunteer workers, and outsourced work. This practical guide has handy features like a customizable CD-ROM full of sample policies, procedures, and forms that can be easily adapted to individual nonprofit organizations of any size, and it uses checklists extensively, enabling you to perform a step-by-step implementation of a complete, up-to-date human resource management system.

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