Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers

The Nonprofit Chief Executive's Ten Basic Responsibilities
BoardSource
This guidebook provides an in-depth understanding of the chief executive’s key responsibilities.  Available for purchase.
www.boardsource.org/Bookstore.asp

Hiring the Chief Executive: A Practical Guide to the Search and Selection Process
BoardSource
This comprehensive tool takes you step-by-step through the chief executive selection process.  Available for purchase.
www.boardsource.org/Bookstore.asp

Wise Hiring (PDF)
Council on Foundations
In this article, foundation executives share what they’ve learned about finding the right person for a job.
www.cof.org/files/Documents/Family_Foundations/Management%20Issues/Wise_Hiring.pdf

Foundation Strategies for Attracting and Managing Talent (PDF)
The Foundation Center
This paper offers some guidance and suggestions on how foundations can attract, train and manage good program staff.
www.fdncenter.org/for_grantmakers/practice_matters/practicematters_04_paper.pdf

Include Me! Making the Case for Inclusiveness for Private and Family Foundations
Council on Foundations
This publication excerpt outlines a number of reasons for foundations to embrace inclusive practices.
www.cof.org/Content/General/Display.cfm?contentID=741

Diversity Matters
Minnesota Council on Foundations
This article features profiles of how four Minnesota grantmakers are supporting diversity in different societal roles.
www.mcf.org/mcf/forum/2001/diversity.htm

The Meaning and Impact of Board and Staff Diversity in the Philanthropic Field
Joint Affinity Groups
This report shows that the philanthropy field still faces many important challenges in addressing diversity issues if grantmakers are to respond effectively to the needs of the communities they serve.
www.workinggroup.org/lgbtfunders/jag/diversity_study.htm

Assessment of the Chief Executive
BoardSource
This print and online tool enables a board to evaluate the performance of the chief executive in four key areas.  Available for purchase.
www.boardsource.org/Bookstore.asp

Sample Position Descriptions: Foundation President/CEO
Council on Foundations
www.cof.org/Content/General/Display.cfm?contentid=1177

Sample Position Descriptions: Foundation Executive Director
Council on Foundations
www.cof.org/Content/General/Display.cfm?CONTENTID=1178

Sample Position Descriptions: Family Foundation Program Officer
Council on Foundations
www.cof.org/Content/General/Display.cfm?CONTENTID=1199

Sample Position Descriptions: Family Foundation Senior Program Officer
Council on Foundations
www.cof.org/Content/General/Display.cfm?CONTENTID=1201

Sample Position Descriptions: Family Foundation Comptroller
Council on Foundations
www.cof.org/Content/General/Display.cfm?CONTENTID=1200

Sample Position Description: Family Foundation Information Manager
Council on Foundations
www.cof.org/Content/General/Display.cfm?CONTENTID=1202

Sample Foundation Employee Performance Appraisal
Council on Foundations
www.cof.org/Content/General/Display.cfm?contentid=1160

Sample Foundation Executive Director Evaluation Form
Council on Foundations
www.cof.org/files/Documents/Education_Collaborations/Executive_Director_Evaluation_Form_-_2004.doc

Sample Foundation Personnel Policy Manual
Council on Foundations
www.cof.org/Content/General/Display.cfm?contentid=1168

Sample Foundation Personnel Policy Manual
Council on Foundations
www.cof.org/Content/General/Display.cfm?CONTENTID=1135

Megan Wentworth

For Additional Resources, please see the Job Descriptions section of the Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington website: