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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by Vantage Point | Jun 27, 2016
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As an organization develops and grows, both in its programs and its culture, the type of leader that is required changes as well. To recruit a new leader, you first have to identify the strategic goals of the organization and the skills and experience in a leader that would deliver on those goals. This process is one of the most important tasks facing any not-for-profit board.
One of the foundational documents in the recruitment process is the job description. Use this template as a building block to create a job description that encapsulates your organization's mission, future priorities, and desired leadership competencies.
by Vantage Point | Jun 20, 2016
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In Vantage Point’s organizational chart, volunteer roles are fully integrated into each level, function and activity of the organization.
This integrated model of working together is both possible and powerful. All of the people work together to deliver the mission because they are passionate about the cause and clear about the contribution they make in their roles. Each person is part of a strong team, while also being clearly accountable to one specific individual.
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 | Mar 10, 2014
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As a leader in your organization, you need to make every hire count.
First step is knowing exactly what you are looking for. The job description is not just a document, but a living tool that supports many key functions such as: creating a strategic recruitment process; developing annual performance objectives and reviews; providing a reference in case of conflict; understanding requirements for your organization.
This toolkit is filled with tips and templates to create a compelling job description that clearly outlines not only the responsibilities, but also the impact and the benefits of the role.
