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Toward a Theory of Sector Selection 

As social entrepreneurs around the world create new organizations to solve emerging public problems, they do so drawing on a broad range of organizational forms, ranging from the traditional nonprofit form to the classic business corporate form.

Governance Documentation: Articles, Bylaws, and Policies 

All boards (even the most organized, responsible, and congenial ones) need to document their activities, internal rules, and processes. Some of the documentation is legally required; some is simply helpful to have. Some documents are public; some must be kept confidential. Some serve as guidelines for decisions; some are part of the record keeping. For a board that takes its fiduciary role seriously — and they all should — written rules and documentation of activities are simply part of ongoing, everyday risk management.

Hourly Wages by Occupation 

A compilation of wage data from the National Compensation Survey to help determine the value of specialized skills when assessing salary levels for a position at your organization.

Dissolving a Nonprofit Corporation 

Dissolving a nonprofit organization can be a difficult and emotional process, but there are steps you can take to ensure that the process of winding down your nonprofit is as smooth as possible (National Council of Nonprofits).