A regular E.D. review is one of the best ways to ensure your nonprofit’s leadership is performing in a way that best serves your community and organization. Find out how this at times pain-staking process can be smooth and productive with this streamlined resource.

Here’s a board self-evaluation template that will help bring a dose of “engine maintenance” to one half of your twin-engine jet.

A troublesome board member diminishes the effectiveness of the board. One bad apple can lead the good apples to go find another basket.

Template: People

This resource was created for both board and staff leaders as they consider the pros and cons of entering into an employment agreement with the Executive Director.

Quick Win: People

You’ve had a sudden growth spurt… now what? As a Board Member, how do you support your organization through these moments?

Quick Win: People, Money, Strategy

Analyze your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Ask these questions and then dig on the answers that are unclear, too vague, or aren’t really getting to the heart of the matter.

Quick Win: People

Joan publishes quite a bit of useful free resources and downloads over on JoanGarry.com. As a convenience for Lab members, we are publishing all of them here in one place!.

Resources: People, Leadership, Fundraising

One of the single most important responsibilities of the Board of Directors is the Annual Review of the staff leader. This template will both facilitate the review and help all E.D.s understand their most important tasks.

Template: People

Exit interviews are a must. While board and staff turnover are part of the deal in any organization, understanding the WHY is critical to a thriving nonprofit. But what questions should you ask?

Template: People, Staff, Board

Use this with your board and staff to assess exactly how far you have come… or still need to go… across the 14 attributes.

Template: People, Strategy, Narrative, Programs, Money