Nonprofit RolesGuides
Guides
Plain guides for nonprofit boards, hiring managers, and job seekers.
For boards
How to hire an executive director
A step-by-step guide for nonprofit boards hiring an executive director, from planning the gap to the first 90 days.
When to hire an interim executive director
How a nonprofit board can tell if it needs an interim executive director, and how to find and hire a good one.
How to set an executive director's salary
A simple, fair way for nonprofit boards to set executive director pay using public 990 data, with a range and a paper trail.
For hiring managers
How to write a nonprofit job post
Write a short, honest nonprofit job post: outcomes, a real pay range, fewer requirements, and a clear process.
How to reply to job applicants kindly
A plan and copy-ready templates for replying to every nonprofit job applicant, from received to finalist.
For job seekers
How to find a nonprofit job
A steady plan for a nonprofit job search: get clear on what you want, watch a few good places, and apply to fewer jobs, better.
How to negotiate nonprofit pay
How to ask for more at a nonprofit: get the range, read 990s, weigh benefits and PTO, and what to say, word for word.