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1. Can you explain at least two laws and two ethical guidelines you believe are most important to a nonprofit organization such as the American Red Cross?
2. Explain who is responsible for overseeing the legal and ethical compliance in a nonprofit organization, how those persons might enforce such compliance, and what actions might be taken against board members and/or volunteers who commit legal and ethical violations.

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1. Can you explain at least two laws and two ethical guidelines you believe are most important to a nonprofit organization such as the American Red Cross and explain why.

Consider the tax reporting of not adhering to proper documentation and/or the transparency in charitable donations, such as, the amount donated is not being listed accurately or limitation of some charitable donations. While, the ethical concerns reflects more on the code of ethics within a nonprofit organization environment, such as, the accountability to transparency in business activities to serving their targeted audience or internal controls. The internal controls can play a most important ethical guidelines to assure the interactions with the targeted audience or group reflects honesty and relatable ...

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