Agents of Nonprofit
A weekly podcast interviewing everyday superheroes and the services & technologies they provide to nonprofits. The goal is to help nonprofit organizations become aware of ideas, services, and products that can help them.
Agents of Nonprofit
Securing Your Role: Why Nonprofit Leaders Need Employment Contracts with Sean Kosofsky
In this episode of Agents of Nonprofit, we're with Sean Kosofsky, an activist and nonprofit expert, to discuss the vital role employment contracts play in protecting nonprofit executives, especially Executive Directors. With practical advice on navigating contract negotiations, Sean highlights the importance of ensuring job security, avoiding board conflicts, and ultimately strengthening organizational stability.
Topics We Cover:
- Sean's journey into activism and nonprofit work
- The concept of "at-will" employment and its impact on the nonprofit sector
- Why employment contracts are less common in nonprofits
- The importance of contracts for nonprofit Executive Directors
- How contracts protect Executive Directors from sudden termination and board conflicts
- Misconceptions about negotiating contracts while already employed
- Strategies for nonprofit leaders to showcase their value to the board
- How contracts benefit both nonprofit executives and their organizations
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