by Vantage Point | Nov 15, 2016
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Before you begin any volunteer recruitment process, the first step is a clear description of the skills, experience and expected deliverables you require for each role. Position descriptions improve your chances that the right volunteer with the right skills will apply. They also set clarity around required deliverables, improving successful execution by the volunteer.
In this toolkit you’ll find a Volunteer Position Description template as well as two samples of Vantage Point Position Descriptions we’ve created for actual roles on our external talent team.
by Vantage Point | Oct 13, 2016
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This handbook includes policies and procedures for salaried employees and board members to engage knowledge philanthropists. Clear policies and procedures for salaried employees and board members to follow create a consistent experience for knowledge philanthropists and set well-defined parameters.
This version of Vantage Point’s handbook can easily be adapted to fit your organization. It was developed to be used alongside the Handbook for Knowledge Philanthropists (Volunteers) also available on the Vantage Point website.
by Vantage Point | Oct 13, 2016
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Scoping new projects and initiatives often begins from a place of financial constraint.
But thinking more broadly about the resources at hand can remove this!
When starting a new project, focusing first on human resources by using a Project-Based People Plan can empower a more abundant approach to scoping. At its core, a Project-Based People Plan challenges assumptions about resource constraints and allows you to plan in a way where you are not limited solely to budgetary capacity. Focusing first on the people, the Project-Based People Plan outlines all the skills and talent required to see your project through to success.
by Vantage Point | Oct 13, 2016
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The First Phase of Performance Management: Goal Setting
Use this worksheet to develop annual performance goals, assess progress and provide feedback to ensure that employees are meeting their objectives and career goals.
by Vantage Point | Sep 19, 2016
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Boards have three primary approaches to governance.
According to authors Chait, Ryan and Taylor, not-for-profit boards have three primary approaches to their work in governing organizations: fiduciary, strategic and generative.
Think of three modes of governing as three different types of conversations that need to happen at the board table. These conversations become tools that help board members feel empowered to make the right types of decisions, harness the collective wisdom of the board, and improve board performance.
