"I take the contracts I sign seriously, and there are many policies in employee handbooks that outline proper procedures for reporting inappropriate behavior. In my previous position as Special Events Coordinator, I noticed the Accounting Director taking money from the cash box and slipping it into his pocket. I waited until the event was over, asked to speak to him privately, and told him what I'd seen. He responded that the money was meant to be kept separate from the funds raised at the event. Since the event was in the evening, I had to wait until the next morning to speak with Human Resources and report the behavior as outlined in the employee handbook."

"Although I have never been asked to lie on behalf of an employee or supervisor, I do know what I would do if I encountered this situation. When I work for a nonprofit, I am driven by the mission and values of the organization; therefore, I strive to be a good steward of that mission. If anyone ever asked me to lie to help them cover something up, I would have to respectfully explain that I could not do that for them. Then, I would report the situation to my immediate supervisor or Human Resources."

If you have never encountered this experience at a previous workplace, imagine what such a scenario might entail. Think about this from the perspective of your unique role in a nonprofit setting.