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How to Conduct a Chief Executive Performance Assessment in 10 Steps
BoardSource has outlined 10 steps to guide boards and chief executives through the chief executive assessment in a thoughtful, planned, and constructive way.
Executive Evaluation and Compensation
BoardSource has compiled its Recommended Governance Practices for boards to ensure they are setting clear expectations for executive performance and doing their due diligence on executive compensation.
Crisis Communication Plan Nonprofit Toolkit
Sample crisis communication plans that you may adapt for your organization.
Sample Request for Proposal
Sample request for proposal for property and liability risk management and insurance consulting services
Always On The Record: Crisis Communications
Communication is key, especially in a crisis. Read these practical tips from the Nonprofit Risk Management Center (NRMC) on how to present your nonprofit to the media during a crisis.
Economic Impact: A New Approach for Proving Outcomes
Measuring economic impact is an often overlooked way to define, measure, and communicate your nonprofit's value.
A Practical Guide to Integrated Communications
Learn how to create a cohesive integrated communications plan to keep people in the loop about your organization and the amazing things it accomplishes and more.
Core Competencies of Nonprofit Chief Executives
BoardSource's Core Competencies of Nonprofit Chief Executives ensures both the board and CEO understand expectations and the chief executive is properly executing his/her core roles.
N.C. General Statutes Chapter 55A. Nonprofit Corporation Act - Mergers
This section of Chapter 55A outlines information regarding mergers.
7 Steps To Creating Your Best Nonprofit Marketing Plan Ever
Marketing nonprofits and their missions.
Tips To Maximize Your Nonprofit's Presence On LinkedIn
Learn how LinkedIn can help your nonprofit extend your marketing efforts and drive growth.
10 Best Practices for Making the Perfect Pitch
Best-practice tips for creating the perfect major donor pitch.
CEO Evaluation Sample
Boards of directors can adapt this sample form for supporting and evaluating their executive directors/CEOs.
CEO Compensation Checklist
The CEO Compensation Checklist from BoardSource outlines 11 key items to consider when creating a compensation plan to help your organization recruit and retain the best possible chief executive.
Creating Fertile Soil for the Merger Option
This article shows research from several organizations that experienced mergers. It reports their reasons for merging and what happened after they merged.