The cornerstone of any organization is its mission statement. From marketing communications to culture, it conveys the organization's aim, direction, or grand intent, and it tells people who you are. This tool is for teams starting a nonprofit organization or reworking their nonprofit mission statement.
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Flexibility of hours and location is one of the most important determinants of employee satisfaction and retention. Below are resources for shifting your staff to a fully remote or hybrid model.
Robert’s Rules of Order Cheat Sheet for Nonprofits - This cheat sheet is intended for nonprofit facilitators and board chairs with limited experience who may find it beneficial to have a parliamentary procedure cheat sheet on hand during a meeting.
Nonprofit Succession Planning Checklist in 5 Simple Steps by Aly Sterling Philanthropy, 2017 relates that the succession planning process comprises the following key steps:
Nonprofit Fundamentals 101 is a collection of videos assembled by the Greater Toledo Community Foundation. It covers the following topics:
Board Governance
Each nonprofit organization has different needs. What Basic Insurance Coverage Should a Nonprofit Consider? outlines the types of insurance appropriate for nonprofits and how nonprofit staff and board teams can determine the best options for their orgranization's needs.
What Nonprofits Need to Know About Security: A Practical Guide to Managing Risk* provides succinct guidance on how to mitigate your nonprofit's risk exposure, implement basic protections, and build a culture that values security with firm policies in place to guide staff. It includes a staff security checklist, case studies of other nonprofits' experiences with cybersecurity, as well as a list of where to find additional resources. (TechImpact, 2021)
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The Nonprofit Hiring Toolkit: How to find and hire the best talent gives a thorough outline of all stages of the hiring process, with tips for using social media to attract talent, sample interview questions, and the importance of employee agreements. The kit also has sample job descriptions for Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer, plus various communications, development, and program positions. (
COGENCY GLOBAL* offers an on-demand webinar, Fundraising Compliance in the Digital Age, which gives an overview of the varying state charitable solicitation laws across the United States.
Washington Nonprofits and Jacobson Jarvis, PLLC worked in partnership to develop the Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits (FUN) Oversight Kit. Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits was designed to increase nonprofit finance literacy in ways that help board members to grow their mission and protect their assets.