This article explains the rise of 501(c)(4) organizations and the role of donations to them.

This article describes the importance of nonprofit political activity in the 2010 elections, particularly in California, and the impact…

Watchdog organization's criteria for rating charities; results published in Charity Rating Guide.

Standards covering governance and oversight, effectiveness, finances, and fundraising and informational material that are used by the Alliance to…

Watchdog organization's criteria for rating charities; rating and ranking published online

Religious watchdog organization's system for rating charitable ministries; ratings published in online database

The foundation of the Standards for Excellence program is the published Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code…

The Charities Review Council Accountability Standards® serve as a framework for building trusting, productive relationships between nonprofits, donors, and…

These principles and best practices are useful to members and Illinois nonprofits.

Principles and practices to promote good management practices, ethical conduct, and public accountability for Iowa charitable nonprofit organizations.

Voluntary standards for nonprofit organizations in Utah.

Comprehensive code of ethics suggested for member museums.

Resources for standards for art museums.

Standards required for members and chapters, voluntary for affiliates

The NAIS Principles of Good Practice for member schools define high standards and ethical behavior in key areas of…

Guidelines for international educations in providing high-quality education and services to participants in international education and exchange.

Standards required for Land Trust members

Code of ethics advisory for member for-profit and nonprofit healthcare institutions

Standards required for members at different compliance levels

Current Membership Criteria for National Nonprofit Organizations to join America's Charities.