Articles


	Avoiding Burnout	http://www.garivers.org/protect-your-river/local-river-group-support/149.html A collection of articles and resources for nonprofit leaders on burnout and managing workload compiled by our friends at the Georgia River Network.
	Tips: What you can do to be "2.0"	Is your volunteer program in step with "Volunteerism 2.0?" Here are some quick tips from ICL's The Network, Spring 2011.	Yes, flag this as an ICL Resource.
	Is your volunteer workforce “2.0?”	The Network, Spring 2011 Volunteers are the foundation upon which the environmental movement has grown and thrived. Whether your organization has a large, paid staff or is largely a volunteer-driven effort, robust nonprofits cannot ignore the contribution of this dedicated (and cost-effective!) workforce.	Yes, flag this as an ICL Resource.
	Enhancing Board capacity for fundraising	Does your organization’s Board of Directors have the experience, enthusiasm and commitment to raise the funds needed for your group to fulfill its mission? Fundraising boards have shared goals—finding donors, developing donor relationships, and building the capacity to ask for money that will support your organization’s mission and bottom line.
	Four Steps to Successful Executive Director Annual Evaluations	Written by Brad Webb, ICL Senior Programs Manager The board of directors is responsible for conducting an annual review or evaluation of the executive director. This annual event is important for providing feedback on job performance, focusing on continued skill development, and is a key component of creating a learning organization. Yet a number of boards for environmental and conservation nonprofits struggle with fulfilling this obligation. It’s not unusual to hear from participants in our Executive Director Leadership Program that they have not had a performance review in several years. These four steps can make the annual review easier by breaking the process down into manageable actions.	Yes, flag this as an ICL Resource.
	Online Resources for Finding Volunteers	Knowing exactly where to find great volunteers can be a challenge. Today’s online resources however, provide good places to attract, find, and keep the highly-skilled volunteers that want to be engaged in your organization. Many of the sites can be used for volunteer positions or paid staff positions. Here are a few to check out:	Yes, flag this as an ICL Resource.
	Today's Volunteers, New Opportunities	What would you say if we told you that your organization had a chance to have breakthroughs in projects or programs, led by an experienced person who donates their time. Surely you’d say, “Sign me up!”	Yes, flag this as an ICL Resource.
	Think Ahead: Restructuring	Is your organization ready to take advantage of potential strategic partnership and restructuring opportunities? Here are five tips to start thinking ahead.	Yes, flag this as an ICL Resource.
	What You Should Know About Restructuring	Strategic Restructuring Does Apply to You In this time of increased opportunity for environmental progress and a weakened economy, organizations are looking for creative ways to continue to succeed in the long term. ICL’s newest publication, “Creating an Environment for Success: Mergers and Other Partnership Structures for Environmental Nonprofits” gives you detailed information about a range of restructuring options, four case studies, and lessons learned.	Yes, flag this as an ICL Resource.
	Leadership Development	Ten tips for developing members into volunteers and leaders within your organization.	Yes, flag this as an ICL Resource.