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Consent Agendas

Consent Agendas

Consent Agendas

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Keys to Success & Where to Start

A consent agenda is a collection of items that are voted on as a package at the board meeting, without discussion. These items are distributed for reading in advance, while the board meeting is used for discussion of pertinent, strategic issues. The goal of a consent agenda is to avoid using board meetings as a forum to disseminate information, and to use board meetings for discussion and decision-making.

Tune into From Our Vantage Point to listen to our pocast Episode 3: Consent Agendas for more information on consent agendas.

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Not-For-Profit Financial Systems – Checklist

Not-For-Profit Financial Systems – Checklist

Not-For-Profit Financial Systems - Checklist

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Solid financial systems plays a critical role in the development and maintenance of effective organizations. Good financial management practices are critical elements of any not-for-profit organization and demand careful attention in capacity building efforts.

How does your organization rate in financial management? Use this quick checklist to find out.

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Not-For-Profit Lifecycles Overview

Not-For-Profit Lifecycles Overview

Not-For-Profit Lifecycles Overview

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This resource tool looks at the benefits of the lifecycles approach and defines Susan Kenny Steven's seven lifecycles stages: idea, start up, growth, maturity, decline, turnaround, termination.

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Board Recruitment: How to Bring in the Right Board

Board Recruitment: How to Bring in the Right Board

Board Recruitment: How to Bring in the Right Board

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Great boards don’t just happen. First, the right people are recruited and oriented. Then, they are provided with the opportunity and support to do great things. Board recruitment efforts are not achieved overnight. It’s a long term initiative that you can begin today.

This toolkit outlines processes to recruit the right people onto your board, sample terms of reference for your board development committee and a sample matrix that can be used to take stock of current skills and attributes, and to determine what experience and abilities are still required. Upon submitting the form, an email will be sent out to your inbox with a link to complete the download.

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Executive Director Interview Guide

Executive Director Interview Guide

Executive Director Interview Guide

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Executive director recruitment is one of the most important processes a board will ever engage in. Interview guides are one tool in the process to make your interviews effective and consistent.

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