Nonprofit Hiring Toolkit
Hiring decisions are challenging, and engaging in a thorough process requires time and energy. In addition, every hiring decision contains an element of risk and ultimately requires a leap of faith. No matter how well you know your final candidate, it’s impossible to be 100 percent certain how he or she will perform in the […]
Sample Employment Application
The employment application is a legal document and becomes a part of a person’s permanent file once he or she is hired. You can download a Microsoft Word of a generic application template here.
Classifying Employees Correctly
Misclassifying an employee can have very serious consequences for a nonprofit. This article from the National Council of Nonprofits clearly lays out the differences and offers additional resources to help you get it right. (Zolpidem)
Fair Pay for Northern California Nonprofits: the 2018 Compensation and Benefits Survey Report
Creating a new position? Need to see if you Executive Director’s salary is competitive? Wondering if your development staff are being properly compensated? Here is a tool that can help you. Fair Pay for Northern California Nonprofits: the 2016 Compensation and Benefits Survey Report is based on survey data from 582 nonprofit organizations in Northern California, […]
Employee Evaluation Forms
There’s no reason to re-invent the wheel when it comes to employee evaluation forms. Check out these resources for free templates, sample forms and best-practice tips to help you create and refine your employee evaluation forms.
Resources for Transitioning to the Nonprofit Sector
Moving from a for-profit leadership position to a leadership role at a nonprofit organization takes careful consideration and a fair amount of research to be sure you find the right fit, both professionally and personally. This collection of articles from The Bridgespan Group can help you find a position, land the job, and get ready for a […]
Racial Equity Tools
Racial Equity Tools is designed to support individuals and groups working to achieve racial equity. This site offers tools, research, tips, curricula and ideas for people who want to increase their own understanding and to help those working toward justice at every level – in systems, organizations, communities and the culture at large.
Accounting Procedures Manual Template
Is preparing an accounting procedures manual on your to-do list? Deborah Connors of the California Association of Nonprofits, along with Meredeth Clark (also from CAN) and Steve Zimmerman, C.P.A., have made your job a lot easier with this template from the October 16th issue of Blue Avocado.
Internal Controls
“Controls” is what accountants and others call policies and procedures that are designed to prevent fraud and assure accurate reporting on the affairs–mostly the financial affairs–of organizations. Here are some excellent articles outlining what you need to know. “Controls” for Small Nonprofit Organizations – A Guide for Board Members Five Internal Controls for the Very […]
Nonprofit Fiscal Policies and Procedures: A Template and Guide
Writing or updating an organization’s fiscal policies and procedures is usually not on the top of most people’s list of favorite things to do. Luckily, CompassPoint has developed a well-organized, time-saving template and accompanying guide to make it a bit easier. No “one size fits all” manual exists that will work for all organizations, but […]
