Sample crisis communication plan with samples that you may adapt for your organization. This toolkit includes a crisis communication policy, communication checklist and plan, sample press releases, decision tree, and post-crisis review. (Colorado Nonprofit Association)
Sample request for proposal for property and liability risk management and insurance consulting services
Communication is key, especially in a crisis. Read these practical tips from the Nonprofit Risk Management Center (NRMC) on how to present your nonprofit to the media during a crisis.
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Does your organization have a process for establishing chief executive compensation? The CEO Compensation Checklist from BoardSource outlines 11 key items to consider when creating a compensation plan to help your organization recruit and retain the best possible chief executive.
Even the most organized and responsible nonprofit board needs to document its activities, internal rules, and processes. BoardSource's infographic, Must-Have Board Documents, outlines the documents to which your board needs to pay attention.
Download and adapt this sample sexual harassment policy for your organization.
Think about the last time you interviewed a potential new hire. Did you get excited to see someone who went to your school or knew one of your friends? It’s normal for things like a candidate’s degree, alma mater, or mutual connections to influence you; however, those factors may not have anything to do with the job they’re applying for.
Survivors of sexual harassment and assault have pushed the envelope with the courageous #MeToo and #TimesUp campaigns. Bold truth-telling through social media and technology has changed how allegations get reported and how organizations must respond. In fact, the federal government issued a report in its own words to "reboot workplace harassment efforts." A lot has changed with public and enforcement agency expectations for what organizations should be doing.
Adapt RoadMap Consulting's "Leadership Transitions Work Plan Example" to get a jump start on the executive transition process and timeline.
Acting and Interim Chief Executives - During a chief executive transition, nonprofits generally rely on transition leadership to bridge the gap between the former executive's departure and hiring a new CEO. However, the type of transition leadership an organization chooses depends on a number of factors.