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Board Member Recruitment

This handout outlines a sample board recruitment process that you can adapt for your needs.

Employer Obligations During Weather-Related Business Disruptions

Closing the business -or not - due to inclement weather raises pay issues – what pay are employees entitled to when weather/road conditions disrupt...

Template/Sample

Charter Sample - Finance Committee

Get this sample finance committee charter which includes a clear list of differences between the responsibilities of the finance committee versus the...

The Governance / Support Model for Nonprofit Boards

Much of the confusion about board responsibilities is confusion between what the board does as a body and what individual board members should do...

Checklist for Assessing a Partnership

Use this checklist when you are considering a partnership with another organization.

Management & Operations

Managing the Design Process with Mary Jo Brown

Mary Jo Brown, owner of Brown & Company gives helpful tips on ways to keep the design process manageable.

Marketing/Communications

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Board Member - Job Description

This Board Member role description can be used as a template for creating your own.

Building a Fundraising Program

Carolyn Benthien discusses the important components of building a successful fundraising program.

Choosing the “Right” Colors for Your Nonprofit’s Brand

When it comes to choosing the right colors for your nonprofit’s brand, there is no one right answer. There are actually quite a few “right” ones. This...

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Email Template - Applicant Rejection

After making the cut, you may have a lot of - sorry, not this time - emails to send. Use a template then personalize as needed.

Decoding the World of Giving - A Fundraising Glossary

There is a lot of lingo in the world of fundraising. This tool defines some of the most common terms, gives examples of each and identifies some steps...

Ethics and Nonprofits

This article from Stanford Social Innovation Review examines the factors that influence moral conduct, the ethical issues that arise specifically in...