Risk Toolkit: How to take care of risk in volunteering; a guide for organizations
A comprehensive guide to risk management in relation to volunteers.
 
Searching for a Key Employee: The 7 No-No's of Hiring
The search for a key employee is the single most critical decision your organization can make. And if you are like most NonProfit organizations, your board and/or Executive Director will probably decide to take on this task themselves.

Most people figure that because they've been in business (or been an executive in a NonProfit) that they know how to hire. But if you ask, they'll tell you war stories - bad hires, bad interviews, horrible candidates.

With the success of your organization hinging on this decision, there are steps you can take (and, more importantly, steps to avoid) to increase the chances of getting the very best candidate for the job.
 
The Nonprofit Good Practice Guide: Promoting the power fo shared knowledge
The Nonprofit Good Practice Guide from the Johnson Center offers a resource library for a variety of topics in nonprofit management and capacity building, including topics on diversity, building partnerships, board development, ethics and advocacy, among many other important issues.
 
Independent Sector: A voice for us all
Independent Sector is a leading forum for charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs.The Independent Sector website is dedicated to providing up-to-date resources and information for understanding the scope, role, and impact of the nonprofit sector. The site includes annually updated reports on the sector, current news, and resources for shaping public policy, increasing effectiveness, strengthening accountability and building connections.
 

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