July 25, 2002 | Read Time: 1 minute
Q. Where can I find sample contracts that nonprofit executive directors could use when negotiating with a board of directors?
A. The American Society of Association Executives, in Washington, has a model of an employment agreement for a chief executive that you might find useful. Association members can call to get free additional copies of sample contracts by calling (202) 626-2742.
The association’s Web site offers more resources for people in search of information on CEO contracts, according to Janice Dluzynski, director of the association’s information and CEO Central services. You can also read the following online articles: “Smart Contracts: An Executive’s Guide”, “Due Diligence for Nonprofit Executives Prior to Signing Final Contract”, and “Legal: Key Elements in Association Executive Employment Contracts”.
You can also check out “Chief Executive Compensation,” a 20-page booklet from BoardSource, formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, in Washington. It doesn’t include a sample contract, says John DiConsiglio, senior editor at BoardSource, but it does walk you through the process of negotiating an employment agreement. You can order it on the BoardSource Web site at a price of $12 for the group’s members, $16 for non-members.
