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Best Practices Partnership

NAM's Best Practices Partnership recognizes nonprofit organizations that demonstrate their commitment to legal compliance. By completing the Guidelines & Principles assessment and meeting essential regulatory standards, you can show funders, partners, and the community your dedication to best practices.

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Benefits of Partnership

  • Stand Out: Differentiate your organization as a leader in legal compliance.

  • Enhanced Credibility: Show funders, partners, and the public that your organization complies.

  • Recognition: Display the Best Practice Partner mark to promote your commitment.

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  • isibility: Be featured on the NAM website as a recognized partner.

  • Public Acknowledgment: Receive special recognition at NAM's Annual Nonprofit Summit and Membership Meeting.

About Best Practices Partnership

It is:

  • A commitment to the Guidelines & Principles, signaling your effort on the path to excellence.

  • A declaration by your organization of legal compliance, monitored through self-assessment.

  • A self-monitored process with annual updates to maintain the designation.

It is not:

  • An organizational audit.

  • Any monitoring or policing by NAM.

  • A substitute for legal counsel.

How to Become a Partner Annually

Earn and mainta

in your Best Practices Partnership designation:

  1. Become a NAM Member
    Membership in NAM is required to participate in the Best Practices Partnership.

  2. Complete the Online Assessment
    Complete the Guidelines & Principles assessment at least annually. Discuss the results with your board and key staff. If you are a NAM member and have filled out the assessment previously, contact mattm@nonprofitam.org to retrieve your prior responses.

  3. Review and Rectify Legal Compliance Items
    Review your report to ensure all items marked [LEGAL] in the assessment are marked as 'Yes' or 'N/A'. Verify that any legal compliance gaps have been addressed.

  4. Submit Your Legal Compliance ResolutionDownload, sign, and submit the Legal Compliance Resolution to mattm@nonprofitam.org, declaring your organization’s legal compliance and commitment to the Guidelines & Principles.

  5. Renew Annually
    Keep your designation current by updating your Guidelines & Principles assessment annually.