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  • Executive Director Job Descriptions

    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.

  • 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.

  • Sample Development Director Job Description

    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.

  • 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.

  • Sample Board Nominations and Elections Process

    Board and staff leaders can adapt this template from the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits to develop the board nomination and election process for your organization.

     

  • Sample Bylaws for Organization with Voting Members

    Sample bylaws for a nonprofit with membership.

  • Sample Bylaws for Organization with Self-Perpetuating Board

    Sample bylaws for a nonprofit with a self-renewing board of directors.

     

     

  • Sample Bylaws for Organizations without Members

    Adapt from these sample bylaws only for organizations without members.

  • Sample CEO Contracts

    Best practices for adapting template CEO contracts to fit your organization's needs:

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