During this session we will explore the initial stages of interacting with potential employees including recruiting and outreach; interviewing and hiring; and onboarding and expectation-setting. Specifically, we’ll cover the concepts behind the science of scarcity and the stages of readiness for change.
Content Type: Deep Dive
In this workshop, we will explore the unique role of the nonprofit board in supporting an organization’s financial resilience, as well as the importance of the ED/Board partnership.
This chart provides a quick break down of what management/the exec team at an ESE should be responsible for and what the board is responsible for. The checklist lists tools you can use to clarify roles, responsibilities and processes related to governance.
We’ve provided recommended questions that you can use to enhance your board interview process. We’ve also included a sample scoring sheet that you can download and tailor to meet your needs.
This session builds on the Government Funding & ESEs 101 session by going deeper into the impacts (both positive and negative) government funding can have on an ESE’s business model and impact goals. This session was part of the Fall 2023 Raising Capital & Increasing Revenue CE Week.

If you’re exploring financing options, or considering debt, this session will equip you with the knowledge to make strategic decisions about how to finance cash flow and working capital needs. This session was part of the Fall 2023 Raising Capital & Increasing Revenue CE Week.
In this workshop we’ll evaluate the effectiveness of current proposals and discuss the key features of effective proposals. We will also hear from ESEs who are working to strengthen their proposal writing. This session was part of the Fall 2023 Raising Capital & Increasing Revenue CE Week.
In this session we will discuss the different types of government funding available to ESEs from federal, state, and local government agencies, and options for pursuing these funding resources. We will also hear from a REDF Community ESE about their experience seeking and executing government contracts. This session was part of the Fall 2023 Raising Capital & Increasing Revenue CE Week.
Session 1 began with an introduction to some of the basics to consider when you’re getting started on your organization’s succession plan
In session 3 we walked through all of the steps for activating a succession plan, which include: Determining a leader’s transition date, pre-departure planning, communications plans, search firms, and more!