by Vantage Point | Mar 15, 2022
2021 Digital Accessibility Guide
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As the Vantage Point team explores more accessible ways of distributing our media, we want to make our research available to other not-for-profits as well.
This guide is based on an internal Accessibility Guide created by Vantage Point staff members and establishes some basic principles in Universal Design, wherein designing content or experiences starts with everyone in mind from the beginning of each design process. It goes on to outline step-by-step practices to make digital media accessible to people of varying disabilities.
Whether working in common Microsoft 365 programs like Word and PowerPoint, online marketing software like Mailchimp, or wanting an introduction to Adobe Acrobat’s accessibility functions, this is a well-rounded starting point.
by Vantage Point | Aug 12, 2016
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The goal of succession planning is to introduce and maintain a culture of leadership continuity within your organization. Succession plans are critical to the success of your organization and should provide for a process that recognizes, develops and retains leadership talent. Organizations often create a succession plan outlining the process for retaining, developing, and/or replacing position within the organization.
Use this resource to jump-start succession planning within your organization.
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Looking for succession planning support?
Vantage Point offers on-site workshops, custom training or consulting to support your organization in planning proactively for leadership transitions.
by Vantage Point | Jul 15, 2016
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Stretch assignments can be a powerful, but often overlooked type of leadership development opportunity. They involve taking on new projects or temporary roles which are outside your normal scope of duties, and exist in all types of not-for-profit organizations.
by Vantage Point | Jul 14, 2016
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“What are the six styles of leadership? None will shock workplace veterans.
Indeed, each style, by name and brief description alone, will likely resonate with anyone who leads, is led, or as is the case with most of us, does both.
Coercive leaders demand immediate compliance. Authoritative leaders mobilize people toward a vision. Affiliative leaders create emotional bonds and harmony. Democratic leaders build concensus through participation. Pacesetting leaders expect excellence and self-direction. And coaching leaders develop people for the future.”
– Daniel Goleman
by Vantage Point | Jun 2, 2016
There are a number of factors that go into developing a strong not-for-profit organization, and building the right senior leadership team is the most important. Recruiting senior leaders requires an investment of time, and the capacity and expertise to successfully identify and attract the best possible candidates. While some organizations choose to rely solely on their board, staff and/or network to fill senior positions, organizations may also benefit from engaging the services of an Executive Recruitment Firm.
This guides and outlines the advantage to working with an Executive Recruitment Firm.
by Vantage Point | Sep 1, 2014
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Imagine someone walked through the doors of your organization today, unsolicited, and was interested in getting involved with your cause. Do you have a process in place to determine if and where there is a fit for their passion and skillset?
This resource outlines Vantage Point’s 8-step process to responsive volunteer engagement.
by Vantage Point | May 23, 2013
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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.
