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The Essential Guide to Managing Volunteers at Your Nonprofit
Gives an overview of the main elements in a volunteer management program
Managing or Firing Difficult / Low Performing Volunteers
Several resources to help you weigh your options when dealing with volunteers who are disruptive or not performing duties as expected.
Prepare Your Nonprofit For Disaster
(July 24, 2019 webinar) NC Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) President Daniel Alteneau shares key steps nonprofits can take to protect themselves from the next disaster and craft plans to assist survivors following the event.
Board of Directors Performance Evaluation
Use this template to gauge the performance of each of your board members.
Nonprofit Board Orientation Checklist
This checklist is a general outline to guide the orientation of new board members.
Removing or Improving Board Members
A list of resources to help either improve or to remove board members.
Sample Board Nominations and Elections Process
Use this template to create a board nomination and election process for your organization.
Sample Job Description for Board Officers
Samples descriptions are included for Board President/Chair, Vice President/Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary.
Telework Policies
A collection of resources on telecommuting including sample policies and things to consider before implementing a policy at your organization.
The Importance of Linking Leadership Succession, Strategy, and Governance
Leaders are often in denial about when their effectiveness is losing its edge and when is the appropriate time to leave. This article offers an overview of the challenges and three common dilemmas in leadership succession. (Nonprofit Quarterly)
Thinking Creatively About Executive Succession
How does a founding or long-term executive learn to let go of his/her organization?
Twelve Ways to Get a New Executive Director off on the Right Foot
This article shares twelve ideas to help get the new executive director started on a path to success. (Blue Avocado)
Why and How to Hire an Interim Executive Director
Research suggests that a skilled interim executive director (ED) helps nonprofits to emerge stronger, more fiscally sound, and with higher levels of optimism. Learn how an interim ED can lay the groundwork for the next leader's success.
Why Boards Don't Govern, Part 1
An oldie but goodie: This two-part series looks at the role of boards and why governance can be so challenging. It takes a look at the definition of governance and why it has limitations. The article concludes with how to continue a smooth, working relationship with your board.
Working with Consultants
A fact sheet on working with consultants. Includes considerations before hiring, tips for working with a consultant, and evaluation.