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Board Governance
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This webinar highlights foundation board and executive challenges and discusses board development levers most related to stronger board and foundation performance.
Governance & Board Development
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Staff: From Succession Planning to Transition and Onboarding
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In this webinar you'll learn how you can implement effective management practices to plan for successful succession, transition, and onboarding of new staff at all levels of your organization.
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Culture Resource Guide
After more than 15 years promoting grantmaker practices that support nonprofit results, GEO is convinced that a strong culture inside foundations is critical for effective philanthropy. It’s virtually impossible to operate as an ally and partner to nonprofits if you are working inside a foundation whose values and culture run counter to that spirit.
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Board Committee Descriptions and Responsibilities
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Sample board and committee descriptions, including roles and responsibilities of committee members.
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Foundation Chief Executive Evaluation Form
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A sample form used by a foundation's board of directors to evaluation the chief executive officer.
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Community Foundation Bylaws
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Sample bylaws for Community Foundations.
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Community Foundation Conflict of Interest Policies
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Sample conflict of interest policies for Community Foundations.
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Developing a Whistleblower Policy
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The heightened focus on nonprofit accountability in recent years has spurred calls for foundations and public charities to have adequate policies and procedures in place to ensure sound governance. One such policy that has become a recommended best practice for the sector is a whistleblower protection policy, yet most nonprofits still don’t have one. Here are some basic issues to consider when developing a whistleblower protection policy for your grantmaking organization.