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  • Key Transition Decisions to Consider and to Avoid

    Key Transition Decisions to Consider and to Avoid (Raffa, formerly TransitionGuides) is a checklist to minimizing the risk and upheaval of a leadership transition and increasing organizational capacity and effectiveness.

     

  • Hiring and Performance Appraisal of the Executive Director

    This workbook is designed as a guide for boards of directors who are in the process of hiring a new executive director and/or providing the executive director with a performance appraisal. The workbook is divided into four parts:

    The Organization’s Foundation The Executive Director’s Mandate The Hiring Process The Performance Appraisal Process

     

  • Here We Go Again: The Cyclical Nature of Board Behavior

    Do you ever get the feeling that the behavior of your board is cyclical? Miriam Wood asked the same question nearly 20 years ago, and answered, "Yes." In this archival classic from the Spring 2011 issue of Nonprofit Quarterly, Julia Classen digs in to see to see if Wood's assertion holds true despite the exponential growth, increased professionalism, and an explosion in academic research in the sector. (Nonprofit Quarterly, 2018)

  • Firing the Executive Director

    These articles address the tough decision of the Board of Directors needing to fire an Executive Director.

    Before Acting

  • Evaluation Process of the Executive Director

    The evaluation of the Executive Director is the responsibility of a nonprofit's Board of Directors, as stipulated by the bylaws. These resources will guide the Board through the policies and procedures necessary to conduct an annual review.

  • Enforcing Board Member Responsibilities

    This article from the Nonprofit Risk Management Center discusses the damage that "bad actor" board members can cause--ranging from short-term "fixable" issues to lasting harm that proves difficult to repair. In all cases, the solution is preventing bad behavior or poor performance wherever possible, and addressing it in a timely and effective manner when it occurs.

  • Sample RFP for Executive Search Firms

    Example documents for finding sample language when drafting a Request for Proposals during the process of hiring executive search services to aid your organization with hiring a President/CEO.

  • Nonprofit Job Description Toolkit

    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)

  • Endowment and Investment Policies

    Investment Policies for Nonprofits - "The board of directors of a nonprofit has a fiduciary responsibility to protect the assets of the nonprofit and ensure that the nonprofit's operations and activities use the assets to further the nonprofit’s mission.

  • Exit Interviews

    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.

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