Executive Service Corps Affiliate Network (ESCAN) Resources

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Board Interview Questions - a list of possible interview questions for board members
The Consent Agenda - a tool developed by BoardSource for improving board governance
ESCAN Flyer - a flyer with contact information for all the ESC affiliates across the nation
Growth Strategy for Nonprofits - a consulting guide for ESC clients and consultants
How Much in Reserve Funds Should Your Nonprofit Have - an article written by Michael Daily, Executive Director of ESC Northern New England, focusing on the appropriate amount of minimum cash reserve funds nonprofits should maintain
Nonprofit Accounting - an introduction to accounting for nonprofit organizations developed by ESC of Washington
Organization Development Matrix - an organization development matrix created by ESCAN showing the different aspects of an organization in various stages of development
Organizational Life Cycle - a document showing an organization's life-cycle written by ESC of Washington
Organization Financial Policies - sample financial policies developed by ESC of Washington for their 'Financial Fitness for Nonprofits' program
Sample Financial Policies and Procedures - a handbook written by the Nonprofit Financial Center
Going Out of Business - Why, When, and How - a nonprofits decline and dissolution project report detailing when should a nonprofit organization go out of business and offering various strategies for managers and board members
Strategic Change Process - created by ESC of Cincinatti, 10 strategic steps that nonprofits can take in order to develop their organization