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Sample Emergency Succession Plan
Adapt this sample policy and procedure for the appointment of an acting executive.
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.
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.
360-Degree Look: Seeing Ourselves As Others See Us
In a 360-Degree Look, the board and the staff team seek feedback from those who stand around the outside of the circle (aka: the organization) as well as inside it: clients, community members, volunteers, donors, funders, and staff.
Business Plans for Nonprofit Organizations
Business plans help a nonprofit describe how it intends to implement its mission and achieve its goals.
Use Linkedin to Power Your Nonprofit Organization
LinkedIn for Nonprofits: Find the talent and connections you need to change the world.
Adapting Crisis Management Principles for Small Nonprofits
Crisis prevention is doubly important for small public entities, companies and nonprofit organizations. Small organizations often have fewer resources to draw on when a crisis erupts, and insurance and other risk financing tools may not be an available due to the organization’s meager financial resources. But every organization, from the smallest to the largest can and should take steps to prevent the preventable and prepare for the unavoidable.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics offers valuable insights into your website activity to help you make informed decision on your communications, marketing, and engagement.
Overview of RFP Process for Nonprofits, Charities, and Libraries
TechSoup offers some basic considerations for each phase of the Request for Proposal process.
Advice and Tips for Nonprofits on Social Media
Whether you are just starting out with social media or you've been using it for a while, NonprofitMarketingGuide offers tips and advice on mastering it.
Social Media Strategy to Supplement Volunteer Recruitment
Lays out a step-by-step plan to set benchmarks for, and monitor progress on, your outreach efforts.
Best Practices for Gift Acknowledgement
Guide for designing and implementing a system to provide donors with timely and meaningful thank yous and acknowledgments.
Donor Thank You Mini-Guide
A short guide to help you create efficacious donor thank yous.
Dissolving a Nonprofit
Nonprofit Dissolution: What to Do When Closing the Doors outlines the steps and tasks involved in dissolving a nonprofit with honor and integrity.
When Do I Need a Model Release?
Kivi Leroux Miller shares a true story and provides a sample release you can rework for your organization.