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Offer, Reference, and Decision.

Check references, make a sound decision, and turn it into a clean, lawful offer, because a good decision can be undone by a sloppy close.

Part A. References and decision

For your top candidate, talk to people who actually worked with them. Ask about the specific capabilities that matter

Any red flags or confirmations

The decision, with a written reason for this person over the others

If no one cleared the bar, name that honestly. A not-yet is better than a bad year.

Part B. The offer

Offer within your pay range from the foundation

State the terms plainly: pay, hours, classification, start date, any contingencies like a background check

Close-out	Done?
Put it in writing
Day-one paperwork ready: eligibility verification, tax forms, handbook

Close-out

Done?

Put it in writing

Day-one paperwork ready: eligibility verification, tax forms, handbook

The legal edge: what you can ask in references and background checks, and what you can make contingent, has legal limits that vary by place. If you are unsure, check with an employment attorney or an HR professional before you act.

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Uses the Selection Scorecard and the foundation's pay framework and paperwork. Back to the guide, or start over.