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A small collection of sample job descriptions for defining the Executive Director position. See also this Bridgespan toolkit for further samples and this Free Management Library resource for an overview of roles and responsibilities.

This example job description provides a starting place, but is by no means all-inclusive. Elements beyond the standard categories which are essential to writing your job description include: the expectations of the organization for the Development Director's performance outcomes, minimum qualificiations such as knowledge of charitable solicitation laws, and language compliant with the Americans with Disbilities Act.

The job description is your primary vehicle for announcing the open position to external and internal audiences, and is a valuable tool for finding candidates best-suited to your organization's needs. The Nonprofit Job Description Toolkit features a wide range of sample job descriptions for senior nonprofit leadership roles--including CEO/executive director, COO, CFO, communications, programs, and more. Provides a template email job announcement. (Bridgespan)

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Resources on how to perform exit interviews and discusses common situations that arise when an employee or a board member leaves. Often, exit interviews can prove valuable for gaining feedback for future improvement.

How to Conduct an Effective Exit Interview - Employers ask exit interview questions verbally or in questionnaire form. These days, it's not uncommon for exit interview questions to be in electronic questionnaire form on computers. (The Balance - Careers, 2019)

An emergency action plan (EAP) is usually a written document required by particular OSHA standards. For smaller organizations, the plan does not need to be written and may be communicated orally if there are 10 or fewer employees. [29 CFR 1910.38(b)]. (OSHA)

Discusses overtime pay and includes examples for non-exempt employees. (United States Department of Labor)

Computing Overtime Pay

Out and Equal Workplace Advocates' library includes toolkits and guides on being openly "out" in the workplace as a member of the LGBTQIA community, transition, ally tips, and 20 Steps to an Out & Equal Workplace.

Few things are more satisfying to new board members than the realization that they have not only made a smart decision to join a board but that they can immediately begin to make meaningful contributions. And nothing fosters that certainty more than a dynamic, interactive board orientation.