We are seeing a lot of Executive Director positions open up as the Baby Boomers retire. Here are some potential questions for the interview, and a few tips as well. Interview Questions for candidates for Executive Director Tell us a
We have talked about succession planning before — how an executive director can assist the board in a transition to a new executive director. I’d like to drill down to a very specific role that the out-going ED plays —
Is it just me, or does there seem to be more bickering in the world than there used to be? You can see it in almost every relationship — between countries, between races, between political parties and candidates, between other
I have been assisting centers and SILCs and executive directors in trouble for some time now. I have noticed a disturbing trend — one that happens often enough for me to address it here. Sometimes one of those sharp board
Embed from Getty Images Yes, we have a wide menu of training options for your new Executive Director on our website. I would probably customize the ideas below, based on what your new E.D. already knows. If they have worked
What type of board is the most effective? There isn’t a magic number for the size of board that works well for you center. Sometimes your bylaws specify a range, saying something like, “no fewer than four and no more
First, do note that the SILC Assurances have requirements around appointments, including that the SILC regularly (not less than annually) provides the appointing authority recommendations for eligible appointments; and the Indicators require that the SILC have written policies and procedures
I borrowed this content from Michele Martin, who collects links for you that might be useful to your center or SILC as you grow and mature. This week I was at SILC Congress, and her post last Friday was so
by John F Heveron, Jr. Principal, Heveron and Company CPAs, Rochester NY Here is a quick overview of audited financial statements and what to look for when reading them. Auditors Cover Letter/Opinion This is addressed to the board and is
The board is the right size to operate effectively. Your bylaws require a minimum number of board members, and sometimes also give a maximum. Have you thought about what number works the best? I have seen minimums as low as