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Sample Sabbatical Leave Policy
Adapt from this sample policy to create one that works for your organization.
Sample Severance Pay Policy
Thanks to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), you can adapt this sample severance pay policy.
Sample Emergency Succession Plan
Adapt this sample succession policy to get a head start.
Should Staff Contact with the Board be Restricted?
This question raises the blood pressure of many executive directors, and opinions are sharply divided, but what is the answer?
Should Your CEO Serve as a Board Member?
Nonprofit leaders weighed in on the question of executive directors serving as board members of the nonprofits they lead.
Six Ways to Tell It's Time to Leave
Nonprofit executive directors often wonder if it's the right time to leave. Maybe the demands of the job seem ever more burdensome, or the board seems increasingly dissatisfied, or the ticking of the retirement clock is getting louder.
Succession Planning for [NOT] the CEO
Eureka moments often occur during our consulting engagements when nonprofit teams realize the CEO is one of many individuals whose departure could cause ‘transition trauma.’ Read on for inspiration for establishing a non-CEO succession planning process.
Table for Two: Can Founders & Successors Co-Exist So Everyone Wins?
In most cases a graceful exit, in which the founder leaves the organization completely, is the most appropriate way for an organization to manage the transition from a long-time or founding chief executive. However, the conventional wisdom about founder transitions has taken on the character of an absolute rule.
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)
Tips on the Transition from an Iconic CEO
Read these tips on creating a smooth executive transition from a group of nonprofit CEOs and board leaders.
What if You Disagree with a Board Decision?
Learn what to do when you find yourself in disagreement with a board decision
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.
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)