Interim executive directors : the power in the middle

"The following monograph describes the benefits and basics of using an interim Executive Director in a leadership transition. It covers the issues that nonprofits in transition should then consider when weighing whether to use an interim ED—either in tandem with a transition consultant or on their...

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Daring to lead 2011 : a national study of nonprofit executive leadership

"More than 3,000 executive directors participated in Daring to Lead 2011, the third Daring to Lead national study produced in partnership by CompassPoint and the Meyer Foundation, with previous studies published in 2001 and 2006." Brief 1 : Leading through a recession Brief 2 : Inside the...

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A code of good practice on policy dialogue : building on an Accord between the government of Canada and the voluntary sector

Why a Code?1.1 Link to the Accord and Purpose of the Code1.2 Definitions1.3 The Importance of Policy Dialogue Between the Two Sectors1.4 Scope and Application of the CodePrinciples Underpinning the CodeContext: The Stages of the Public Policy ProcessGood Practices: The Code in Action4.1 Good...

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The abundant not-for-profit

"A decade in the making, The Abundant Not-for-Profit infuses theory with tips, case studies and practical tools to show how organizations can attract, meaningfully engage and integrate all the available talent. From organizational culture to planning, from great governance to...

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A Winning Board: Steps That Bring Out the Best

"This booklet was designed to help those of you who serve on boards earn victory status day after day, regardless of how significantly the environment shifts. The ten steps in this booklet will help your board remain strategic and nimble. Rather than focus on either external requirements or the...

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Sustaining Great Leadership: Succession Planning for Nonprofit Organizations

Part of the "Ten things every board member needs to know" series. 

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Leading through a recession

Leading through a Recession, the first Daring to Lead brief, explores the main report’s recession impact findings in greater depth.

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Leadership roles in nonprofit governance

The chair and chief executive : defining the roles The effective board chair The effective chief executive

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Inside the executive director job

This second Daring to Lead brief provides a window into the executive role to better understand the underpinnings of job satisfaction and learn more about a leader’s day-to-day work.

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Strategic planning for public and nonprofit organizations : a guide to strengthening and sustaining organizational achievement

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