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Assessment of the Chief Executive
(Online Version)
BoardSource, 2005
This online tool enables a board to evaluate
the performance of the chief executive in four key areas.
The online version of the tool allows
you to confidentially survey board members and receive an
objective summary of their input on chief executive performance. Available for purchase.
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Assessment of the Chief Executive
(Print Version)
BoardSource, 2005
This print tool enables a board to evaluate
the performance of the chief executive in four key areas.
Available for purchase.
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Diversity Matters
Minnesota Council on Foundations, 2001
This article features profiles of how four
Minnesota grantmakers are supporting diversity in different
societal roles, including the role of employer.
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Foundation Strategies for Attracting
and Managing Talent
The Foundation Center, 2003
This paper offers some guidance and
suggestions on how foundations can attract, train and manage good
program staff.
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Hiring the Chief Executive: A
Practical Guide to the Search and Selection Process
BoardSource, 2000
This comprehensive tool takes you
step-by-step through the chief executive selection process.
Available for purchase.
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Include Me! Making the Case for
Inclusiveness for Private and Family Foundations
Council on Foundations, 1996
This publication excerpt outlines a number of
reasons for foundations to embrace inclusive practices.
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The Meaning and Impact of Board and
Staff Diversity in the Philanthropic Field
Joint Affinity Groups, 2002
This report shows that the philanthropy field
has made some progress in becoming more diverse, but still faces
many important challenges in addressing diversity issues if
grantmakers are to respond effectively to the needs of the
communities they serve.
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The Nonprofit Chief Executive's Ten
Basic Responsibilities
BoardSource, 2006
This guidebook provides an in-depth
understanding of the chief executive’s key responsibilities.
Available for purchase.
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Philanthropy in a Changing Society:
Achieving Effectiveness Through Diversity
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, 2008
This report provides a comprehensive
examination of the major approaches to foundation diversity over
the past 25 years.
It includes an analysis of foundation
grant data targeting minority populations and a review of
foundation staffing and board diversity trends. The report also
describes and assesses foundation diversity programs and resources
and suggests strategies for improving diversity and inclusiveness
in the field, culled from the advice of philanthropy professionals
and a review of relevant literature.
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Wise Hiring
Council on
Foundations, 1994
In this classic article, foundation
executives share what they’ve learned about finding the right
person for a job.
