Termination
How Did This Happen? Part 2 of the Vanguard Foundation Story
Blue Avocado concludes an exploration of how it was possible for Vanguard Public Foundation to have come to such an inglorious end.
Decline and Fall of the Vanguard Foundation
Once acclaimed as a pioneer in philanthropy, the Vanguard Foundation is no more. This is Part I on some of the clues to its sorry demise.
Golden Rule of Board Resignations
The Golden Rule of Board Resignations: When you resign, do it the way you would like others to resign. Whatever your reason, resign right.
Ask Rita: Terminate Employee After One Year of Sick Leave?
Can an employer terminate an employee who exceeds the maximum medical leave?
Succession Planning for Nonprofits of All Sizes
Planning for executive director transition is called succession planning: Thinking in advance about setting the stage for strong transitions.
Nonprofit Layoffs and Furloughs: Do Them Right
Advice for nonprofit HR departments that need to correctly perform layoffs, furloughs, and temporary shutdowns.
Laid Off From a Nonprofit: Me!
While the need for nonprofit services continues even in bad economic times, workers are just as vulnerable to layoffs as any other industry.
Sample Layoff Letter
A convenient sample letter for use in nonprofit layoff situations when/if they become necessary.
Thinking the Unthinkable: Maybe We Should Shut Down
For nonprofits, it’s hard not to think that closing down is the ultimate disaster. But sometimes a lack of money or energy forces the issue.