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Feb 26, 2010
McKINSEY & COMPANY NONPROFIT BOARD SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL – LONG FORM
The output of this assessment by McKinsey & Company (4/27/2004) is intended to focus discussion among board members around the governance activities that will result in the greatest benefit for the organization.
Category: Governance and Operational Systems
Feb 26, 2010
An Orientation to Nonprofit Board Service
There is no one model for how a board should operate. As an organization and its environment change, the board’s operating style may need to change along with it.
Category: Governance and Operational Systems
Feb 26, 2010
Sample Survey for Identifying Key Qualities for the New Director
The survey should be taken by all members of the board, staff, and the outgoing director if possible.
Category: Board Retreats and Strategic Planning
Feb 26, 2010
Restoring IT Infrastructure: A Manual for Disaster Recovery
Part I of this guide, Disaster Preparation, offers guidelines and strategies that would be useful for any nonprofit, NGO, or public library in the world, though some are more applicable for smaller organizations. For large organizations, we encourage you to discuss our recommendations with an IT manager or consultant to develop an appropriate plan for your organization. We’ve also supplemented this guide with links to additional information from around the Internet covering numerous perspectives.
Category: Technology and Information Systems
Feb 12, 2010
Skilled Volunteering: How to Make the Most of Pro-Bono Partnerships
A recent study shows that nearly 40 percent of U.S. nonprofits will spend between $50,000 and $250,000 this year on outside consultants.
Category: Collaborations