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Standard A3: Recruitment & orientation of most senior staff person

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Hiring and monitoring the Executive Director or most senior staff person is one of the primary responsibilities of the Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization.

Standard A3 Explained

20 questions directors of not-for-profit organizations should ask about human resources

Also available in French under title: 20 questions que les administrateurs d’organismes sans but lucratif devraient poser sur les ressources humaines Table of contents : Introduction1. What are the responsibilities of the board of directors with respect to human resources? 2. How should the...

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Hiring the right executive director for your organization : one size does not fit all

"When faced with this challenging task, you need to consider three major steps: 1. Assess the strengths, areas for improvement, and needs of your organization, 2. Plan the search process, 3. Conduct the search thoroughly."

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Strong Partners: Building an Excellent Working Relationship Between the Nonprofit Board and its Chief Executive

Part of the "Ten things every board member needs to know" series.

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Standards Program Interpretation Guide - Board Oversight of the Most Senior Staff Person: A3, A4, A5

Focusing on the issue of board oversight of staff employed by a related organization, this paper is one in a series that aims to provide clarity and guidance to organizations seeking to strengthen their governance practices and/or work toward achieving accreditation through Imagine Canada’s...

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20 questions que les administrateurs d’organismes sans but lucratif devraient poser sur les ressources humaines

Disponible aussi en anglais sous le titre: 20 questions directors of not-for-profit organizations should ask about human resources Table de matières Introduction1. Quelles sont les responsabilités du conseil en ce qui a trait aux ressources humaines? 2. Comment le conseil doit-il s’organiser pour...

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Hiring and performance appraisal of the executive director : a self-guided workbook

Contents include: the organization's foundations, the Executive Director's mandate, the steps to the hiring process, and the performance appraisal process.

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Standard A3: Recruitment & orientation of most senior staff person