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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.
Winding Down: Some Issues to Consider
Financial shortfalls and other circumstances sometimes force nonprofits to dissolve, file for bankruptcy, or merge. Of course, this impacts your programs, clients, and stakeholders. Here are some important questions to consider.
Logic Model Development Guide
The Logic Model Development Guide provides practical assistance to the underlying principles of "logic modeling" so nonprofit staff and community members can enhance their program planning, implementation, and dissemination.
Evaluation Handbook
The Step-by-Step Guide to Evaluation provides a framework for evaluation as a useful program tool for grantees, nonprofits, and community leaders.
Ten Traps That Can Take Your Nonprofit Off Its Mission
Today's environment for nonprofits is full of tempting traps that can take the organization off its core mission. Learn about the top ten traps and how to avoid them.
Up Next: Generation Change and the Leadership of Nonprofit Organizations
This publication reports on the findings of a study conducted by the Building Movement Project on generational difference in leadership in small- and mid-sized social change organizations. (The Annie E. Casey Foundation)
Thinking the Unthinkable: Maybe We Should Shut Down
For many nonprofits, closing down or going out of business is the unthinkable. Whatever the long-term causes may be, it's time to look at the options.
Sample Wireless Communications Device Policy
Adapt one of these sample wireless communications device policies from the Nonprofit Risk Management Center for your organization.
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.
Sample Website Privacy Policy
Adapt the website privacy policy from the National Council of Nonprofits for your nonprofit oganization.
Why Boards Don't Govern, Part 2
In the second part of Why Boards Don't Govern, this article goes beyond the idea that "boards need to be trained" and instead proposes some practical ways to strengthen governance.
Nonprofit Technology Staffing and Investments
The Nonprofit Technology Staffing and Investments Report comprises data from more than 250 organizations on how they are investing in technology staff, hardware, and services to help guide your nonprofit to smarter, more agile, and sustainable engagement with technology.
Defeat Planning Dread
Some organizations are reluctant to start the planning process because of vague fears about where it might lead and what it might entail. This article demystifies common concerns and illuminates the benefits planning can bring.
Key Questions for Good Planning
Answer these key questions around strategic, operational, and evaluation planning to maximize your resources and achieve your organizational goals.