This template media consent and release form is intended to document the permission and license granted by a participant to a nonprofit organization to use the participant’s name, image, likeness, and intellectual property for programmatic, fundraising, and other purposes. The template includes basic language granting these permissions for no compensation, a license for using additional materials (such as photos or videos) that the participant may also provide, a release and waiver of claims based on the right to privacy, the right of publicity, copyright, and other rights, and more.

This template loan agreement provides basic terms and conditions that are generally recommended for nonprofit organizations receiving an interest-free loan from Board members, officers, or founders. This sample document includes provisions describing the amount and repayment (maturity) date of the loan, the interest-free and unsecured nature of the loan, the approval by independent directors, and more.

These donor acknowledgment letter templates are intended for newly formed organizations that receive donations prior to getting approval of 501(c)(3) status, including an initial acknowledgment with an explanation of the organization’s pending status, and follow-up letters updating the donor once the organization’s tax-exempt status is official. The included sample language is intended to generally satisfy basic IRS requirements for the most common donation scenarios, including cash contributions, non-cash contributions, as well as cash and non-cash gifts that are treated as quid pro quo contributions. 

This template provides a framework for drafting unanimous written consent resolutions in lieu of a Board of Directors meeting. This template is intended for situations in which Board action on a matter is necessary, and taking action through unanimous written approval would be more timely, practical, and/or feasible than waiting until the Board meeting is convened.

This template employee offer letter agreement provides basic terms and conditions that are generally recommended for nonprofit organizations when hiring full-time salaried “W-2” staff who qualify as “exempt” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This sample document covers areas such as such as the employee’s initial title, duties, and salary, workplace expectations, outside business activities, confidentiality obligations, and more.

This template provides a standard set of resolutions for a newly formed nonprofit organization convening its first Board of Directors meeting. This sample document includes language covering actions such as adoption of Bylaws and key policies, officer appointments, banking authorizations, authority to file the Form 1023 and other applicable tax exemption applications or registrations, and more.

This template volunteer service agreement provides basic terms and conditions that are generally recommended for nonprofit organizations when using volunteer services. This sample document covers areas such as thanking the volunteer for their service, clarifying that compensation is not owed, waiver of liability / release language, confidentiality, use of the volunteer’s name, image, and likeness, intellectual property ownership, and more.

This template fiscal sponsorship agreement is intended for relatively straightforward “Model A” fiscal sponsorship relationships, sometimes called “direct” or “comprehensive” fiscal sponsorship. This sample document covers key terms such as the fiscal sponsor’s variance powers, the project leader's role as an employee of the fiscal sponsor, how assets are transferred upon termination, and more.

This template fiscal sponsorship agreement is intended for relatively straightforward “Model C” fiscal sponsorship relationships, sometimes called “indirect” fiscal sponsorship or a “pre-approved grant relationship.” This sample document covers key terms such as the fiscal sponsor’s variance powers, the allowable use of grant funds, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, termination of the relationship, and more.

This short and basic grant agreement template is intended for situations involving relatively straightforward grants from one 501(c)(3) organization to another 501(c)(3) organization to fund a specific project or program. This sample document provides relatively concise language covering key terms such as the timing of grant payments, the allowable use of grant funds, reporting and recordkeeping requirements imposed on the recipient organization, and more.

This independent contractor agreement template contains basic provisions for situations in which nonprofit organizations hire consultants and other service providers on an independent contractor (Form 1099) basis. The template includes language intended to help support independent contractor treatment when appropriate, and covers key terms such as confidentiality, intellectual property rights, insurance, indemnification, and more.

These donor acknowledgment letter templates provides sample language that generally satisfies basic IRS requirements for the most common donation scenarios, including cash contributions, non-cash contributions, as well as cash and non-cash gifts that are treated as quid pro quo contributions.