Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 3 components of a successful nonprofit organization?
- Organizational Stability
- Financial Stability
- Program Success
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Where can I find a list of all of the nonprofit agencies in Santa Barbara or San Luis Obispo Counties?
- For free, confidential, 24-hour information and referral, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention in Santa Barbara County, please call 211 or 1-800-400-1572, TTY (805) 899-8108 or visit www.211sbcounty.org.
- To research registered nonprofits, visit www.guidestar.org.
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Where can I find compensation (salary) and benefit standards for nonprofit organizations relevant for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties?
Reference copies are available at each of the NSC Resource Centers. To purchase a copy of the survey go to www.cnmsocal.org.
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Do nonprofit organizations have to comply with the same employment laws as for-profit corporations?
Nonprofit agencies are employers too and must comply with the same laws that govern for-profit businesses.
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Do nonprofit organizations need insurance that is different than general liability coverage?
The short answer is “yes”. To find out more about types of coverage that adequately addresses the needs of your agency, contact the Nonprofits’ Insurance Alliance of California.
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What are the 3 legal responsibilities of a nonprofit board member?
- Duty of care
- Duty of loyalty
- Duty of obedience
For more information, call NSC (805) 681-1040 x10 or visit these links:
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How much of my agency’s public support should come from individuals?
According to Giving USA, in 2002 5.1% of all contributed dollars came from corporations, 11.2% from foundations, 7.5% bequests, and 76.3% from individuals. These percentages are relatively unchanged each year.
For more information on the topics addressed above, visit a NSC Resource Center
or call (805) 681-1040 x14.
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