FCRA Awareness for Nonprofit Organizations
Screen volunteers the right way — and keep your nonprofit out of legal trouble.
For: Nonprofit founders, executive directors, HR/volunteer coordinators, and church & ministry leaders
What you’ll learn
- Why the FCRA applies to volunteer background checks — not just paid employees
- The three parties in every background check and what "permissible purpose" means
- How to get disclosure and authorization right before you ever run a check
- The two-step adverse action process, in the correct order, with the required documents
- How to handle records, disputes, recordkeeping, and state-law overlays
Screen your volunteers for $5
VolunteerBadge runs FCRA-compliant background checks for just $5 — with identity verification built in. No monthly fees, no contracts.
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- 1
Why the FCRA matters to your nonprofit
5 min
- 2
The three parties & "permissible purpose"
5 min
- 3
Before you screen: disclosure & authorization
6 min
- 4
Running the check & reading the report
4 min
- 5
When a record appears: the adverse action two-step
7 min
- 6
Recordkeeping, disposal & state law
4 min
- 7
Compliance Simulator: run a check the right way
4 min
Sources & further reading
This course is educational and provides general information about the Fair Credit Reporting Act and volunteer-screening best practices. It is not legal advice. Laws vary by state and change over time — consult a qualified attorney about your organization’s specific obligations.