Governance Policies and Resources for the
Muslim Nonprofit Community
Yaqeen Research Institute, Inc. is pleased to share some of its important policies and procedures in the hopes of helping educate other American Muslim non profit organizations to cultivate a culture of excellence. If you choose to download any of these, please carefully review them with your advisors and stakeholders to ensure they fit your organizational culture and comply with laws that are applicable to your organization and community.
This is a living page and will be updated as more resources are made available.
Available Resources
Code of Conduct
Establishes mandatory ethical standards (Akhlaq) and professional behavior rooted in integrity, fairness, and faith-based values for all organizational representatives.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Governs the identification, disclosure, and mitigation of potential conflicts to ensure objective decision-making grounded in trust (Amanah) and transparency.
Document Retention Policy
Defines statutory retention schedules, archival standards, and secure disposal protocols for organizational records to maintain institutional accountability.
Gift Acceptance Policy
Regulates the evaluation, acceptance, and ethical administration of financial and non-cash contributions in accordance with legal and Islamic financial principles.
Donor Review & Anti-Money Laundering Policy
Mandates due diligence screening and source-of-funds verification to ensure all financial support is lawful, transparent, and ethically sound.
Sensitive Content Policy
Prescribes guidelines for the responsible classification, review, and publication of sensitive, restricted, or potentially triggering material.
Safeguarding Minors Policy
Enforces rigorous protection standards, duty-of-care requirements, and reporting procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of youth under our care.
Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Policy
Prohibits all forms of harassment and discrimination, defining formal resolution protocols to foster a dignified, inclusive, and equitable work environment.
Whistleblower Policy
Provides protected, confidential channels for reporting ethical, legal, or financial non-compliance without fear of retaliation, upholding collective accountability (Hisbah).
Social Media
Regulates official public communications and sets parameters for online engagement to safeguard institutional integrity and honor public trust.