Nonprofit Succession Planning : Workshop Toolkit
Is your nonprofit ready? This was the question presented at the February 2008 workshop: Succession Planning, Creating Sustainable Leadership in Nonprofits.
The nonprofit sector is facing a significant transition in leadership over the next few years. In rural areas this situation has the added complexity of a much smaller resource pool of human resources. Planning for a smooth (and inevitable) transition is a critical function of a healthy organization to ensure the future leadership of their organization.
Presented by Gary Dietrich of NorthWay Group (Grand Rapids), this workshop provided the critical framework necessary for nonprofit organization's present and future leadership.
Workshop Toolkit:
> Presentation
> Workshop Handouts
> Emergency Succession Plan Template
> "Staying Engaged, Stepping Up" (by the Annie E. Casey Foundation)
Effective School Board Toolkit
In January 2008 the Initiative Foundation hosted workshops for school administration and board members. This toolkit, created by Bruce Miles, Big River Consulting, LLC was provided at the workshops and is now available online!
> Presentation
> School Planning Templates
> School Research Summaries
> Board Governance Online References
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Board Governance and/or Management
Alliance for Nonprofit Management
Professional association devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits
BoardSource (formerly National Center for Nonprofit Boards)
Board Training and information
Center for Nonprofit Management
Provides nonprofit training programs for nonprofit organizations
CompassPoint
Provides nonprofits with management tools, strategies, and resources to lead change in their communities. Online newsletter, resources, sample documents.
MAP for Nonprofits' Board Boot Camp
MAP's Basic Training Kit & On-Demand Webinars provide the basics of serving on a board of directors.
The Nonprofit Quarterly
Magazine dedicated to nonprofit and board issues; e-newsletter
Transition Guides
Site dedicated to better managed leadership transitions and related organizational development.
Evaluation
Innovation Network
Free online tools for building logic models and evaluation processes.
McKnight Foundation
Provides a great nonprofit management toolkit, specifically for evaluation.
Financial and/or Fundraising
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Provides training and networking opportunities for professional fundraisers
Charity Channel
“Don Griesmann’s Grant Opportunities” - e-mail newsletter of various grant opportunities
Chronicle of Philanthropy
Newspaper of the nonprofit world
Community Tool Box
Practical and detailed information about how to promote community health and development
Nonprofits Assistance Fund
Financial resources for nonprofits; great downloadable templates, workshops
Foundation Center
Provides indexes and information on Foundations
Grantsmart
Provides information and Form 990 on Foundations
Guidestar
Form 990 for Nonprofit organizations
OrgMarketing.com
Online marketing/fundraising tips for nonprofits – website design information
Tony Poderis
Good source for how-to information; e-newsletter
Foundations
Minnesota Council on Foundations
Statewide Association of Foundations, Comprehensive Nonprofit Training Calendar
Otto Bremer Foundation
Foundation Serving Greater Minnesota , Organizational Effectiveness Program
Nonprofit Libraries and Information Sources
About.com
A very thorough listing of information concerning nonprofits, including start-up and management, legal issues, fundraising, etc. Includes some faith-based info.
Authenticity Consulting
Very extensive nonprofit library; volunteer program management; many management and nonprofit issues.
Capaciteria
Another extensive nonprofit library, with links to many existing resources.
Charity Channel
Has information-sharing list serves on various topics, including grant writing, volunteers board issues and more.
Help 4 Nonprofits & Tribes
Nonprofit library
Idealist.org
Features general information concerning nonprofit start-up and management.
Interfaith Funders
A good resource for faith-based organization. Interfaith Funders works to advance the field of congregation-based community organizing by providing resources and information.
Jean Block Consulting
Includes free sample forms/COI, board application, board assessment form. Contains information about her books, workshops, newsletter and more
Management Assistance Project (MAP) for Nonprofits
Provides Training Opportunities and online collection of Nonprofit Management Library
Minnesota Council on Nonprofits
Statewide Association of Nonprofit Organizations, provides Training Opportunities & information
Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
Provides resources on topics such as advocacy, evaluation, governance and technology - specifically for the nonprofit sector. Resources are available on their website and through a free e-newsletter. The guide is a project of the Johnson Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership.
Spitfire Strategies
Offers great downloadable, free communications information and planning tools, specifically for nonprofits and foundations.
Public Policy
Alliance for Justice
Works to promote a fair and independent judiciary and strengthen public interest advocacy
Alliance for Nonprofit Management
Professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits
Independent Sector
National organization representing nonprofit organizations. Great site for public policy how-to and legalities information
Minnesota Council on Nonprofits
Minnesota's professional association of nonprofit organizations; monitors legislation, budget issues, and is full of useful information!
Standards and Oversight
Charities Review Council
Rates Nonprofits according to voluntary standards
Minnesota Attorney General – Charities Division
Minnesota Attorney General’s Office Charities division has information concerning the laws that govern nonprofits, plus free educational materials.
Internal Revenue Service
The Compliance Guide for 501( c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organizations, publication 4221, is a compliance guide that explains record keeping, return filing and disclosure rules. Download it free or order it by calling 1-800-829-3676.
Technology
Charity Advantage
Professional web hosting and website design for nonprofit and affordable Web Design Firm
Consistent Computer Bargains
Works with software publishers that offer single versions and license packs such as: Adobe, Microsoft, Computer Associates, Diskeeper, Corel, Lotus, Macromedia, McAfee, Novell, Seagate, Symantec and more. Also has secured special pricing with top brands for significant hardware savings.
Easy Ware Software
Online database system recommended by other grantees and individuals.
TechSoup
Gives you access to donated products (including software), TechSoup forums, and email updates on the latest TechSoup articles and offers.
Volunteerism
Energize
Resources for volunteer leaders; articles, book excerpts, links to research and other Web information, bibliographies – on all aspects of volunteerism, arranged by topic.
MAVA
Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration; links to other information
Minnesota Council on Nonprofits
Minnesota's professional association of nonprofit organizations. Continually working to inform, involve, strengthen, and increase the capacity and effectiveness of nonprofits and the nonprofit sector.
Points of Light Foundation
The Foundation's mission is to engage more people more effectively in volunteer community service to help solve serious social problems. Newsletter available.
Volunteer Central Minnesota (United Way)
Links and database of volunteer opportunities
VolunteerSpot
"Doing good just got easier!" This website helps organizations coordinate parents and volunteers with free online sign up forms and volunteer scheduling.
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