Nancy leads a busy nonprofit. She wants to do the right thing—run a strong board, stay compliant, earn donor trust—but it’s hard to know sometimes what “right” really looks like. That’s where the Standards for Excellence® come in.
Developed by Maryland Nonprofits, the Standards for Excellence are a nationally recognized framework of best practices in nonprofit governance, ethics, and management. They offer clear, practical guidance on how to lead with integrity and effectiveness—covering everything from mission and evaluation to board conduct, finance, fundraising, and public transparency.
But these aren’t just high-level ideals. Each Standard comes with detailed Educational Resource Packets—real-world templates, model policies, and step-by-step instructions to help Nancy put best practices into action.
Ted is a licensed Standards for Excellence® consultant and president of the national Standards for Excellence Council. He’ll guide your team step-by-step, helping you apply the Standards in ways that make sense for your size, mission, and stage of growth.
When Nancy adopted the Standards, she gained:
Contact Risk Alternatives to explore how the Standards for Excellence can elevate your nonprofit—without overwhelm, jargon, or confusion. We’ll help you implement the framework that leaders like Nancy use to turn best practices into everyday excellence.