Nonprofit boards of directors can adapt these sample policies for CEO evaluation, compensation, and emergency succession. See also: the Kentucky Nonprofit Network's Sample Executive Compensation Policy.
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The Guidebook for Boards of Directors of North Carolina Nonprofit Corporations provides an overview of the role and responsibilities as a board member of a North Carolina nonprofit, including a primer on nonprofit organizations, essential elements of a nonprofit board, duties and liabilities of nonprofit board members, and the basics of tax exemption.
©2008 North Carolina Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Inc.
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This user guide will assist you in making the argument, shaping the message, and carrying out the activities necessary to achieve racial equality.
The Toolkit is grounded in the following assumptions:
Discover how the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) creates inclusive environments for individuals to participate in MCN’s educational events, committee meetings, and public gatherings in this sample policy.
Cultural competence in the workplace between a diverse staff or for the design and evaluation of programs serving diverse populations can make or break an organization.
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The board is fundamentally responsible for defining the organization's mission and what it strives to accomplish, usually through a strategic planning process. The board must be involved in the portions of planning involving philosphical and strategic decisions, but may assign responsibility for tactical planning to the staff.
Ten-Step Strategic Planning Process Exercise Who are we?1. Create, change or affirm an organization vision and mission.
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Authored by: Equity, Achievement, and Diversity for Success Committee (EADS)
In efforts to support ACSA’s beliefs around equity and achievement, SMART goals and action steps have been created around the focus areas illustrated in the EADS Position Paper.
These goals and action steps support the implementation of ACSA’s Strategic Plan. (SMART: S=Specific, M=Measurable, A=Achievable, R=Realistic, T=Time oriented)
This skills and experience inventory from Youth Empowerment Solutions can be adapted to fit your nonprofit’s needs in assessing the skills of your staff, designating duties and responsibilities, and planning professional development training. The following resource may also be of assistance in designing
The easiest and least expensive way to assess a program is through surveying methods. Use Charity Village's Volunteer Program Survey and Assessment to evaluate your volunteer program.
Looking to develop a risk management program? Risk Management for Nonprofit Organizations outlines five key steps in the risk management process. (Nonprofit Risk Management Center)