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Internal controls are policies put in place to decrease the risk of misuse of resources. For a nonprofit, this can be as simple as locking a door or requiring advance notice for reimbursements; yet these simple procedures provide a platform for accountability and proper stewardship of resources. The resources below offer advice on policies and how to make sure they're followed.

Tips for Internal Controls for Big and Small – The Nonprofit Times (Article)

Nonprofit Fiscal Policies & Procedures – CompassPoint (Template/Guideline)

Internal Controls for Nonprofits – National Council of Nonprofits (Article)

Internal Controls for Small Organizations – Nonprofit Accounting Basics (Guidelines)

Five Internal Controls for the Very Small Nonprofit – Blue Avocado (Article)

Best Practices for Nonprofit Internal Controls – First Nonprofit Foundation (Report)

“Controls” for Small Nonprofit Organizations: A Guide for Board Members – Idealist & Clark Nuber, CPA (Report)