Assessing the executive director’s performance

Tips for the executive director’s performance appraisal, conducted by the board of directors.

Fifteen time management tips for nonprofit professionals

Struggling to be more efficient? Follow these time management tips.

Human Resources Q&A: Learning to delegate

Learning to delegate is a must for all managers. Follow these tips for success.

Six tips to keep your team motivated

Six inexpensive ways to motivate employees.

Governance Q&A: Termination clauses in job offer letters

Is it ethical for an organization’s job offer include clauses about termination without cause?

Self-renewal within the nonprofit sector

A profile of various leadership renewal programs, including the Metcalfe Foundation’s innovative program.

Governance Q&A: The underperforming virtual employee

What to do when a virtual, part-time employee isn’t performing and whether termination via email is ethical.

Executive coaching: Another tool in the toolbox?

Whereas coaches in the corporate world have been popular for a while now – some even calling them “status symbols” – the same could not be said for the nonprofit sector. Until recently, that is. There are a number of signs indicating a change in attitudes.

Human Resources Q&A: How to give direction to the people you manage

This article explains when to give direction to the people you supervise and how to communicate direction clearly and effectively.

Managers: Do you have your employees’ attention?

Four things managers can do to reduce distractions and fully engage people at work.