By Nonprofit HR
on Tuesday, October 31st, 2017 in Careers, Education, Nonprofit HR News, Nonprofit HR Practices, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition. No Comments
As you begin to consider your organization’s strategic and budgetary plans for 2018, ask yourself: will you have the right people and the right talent strategies in place to achieve your mission? This year, the biggest takeaway from our annual Nonprofit Employment Practices Survey focused on the fact that competition for talent is heating up … Read more
By Nonprofit HR
on Thursday, August 17th, 2017 in Advocacy, Education, Nonprofit HR News, Nonprofit HR Practices. No Comments
Guest blog: written by Michael Watson National Breast Cancer Foundation was founded in 1991 by breast cancer survivor, Janelle Hail. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1980 at the age of 34. At the time of her diagnosis, there was little information about the disease, and she was forced to make a decision about … Read more
By Nonprofit HR
on Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 in Uncategorized. No Comments
I was shocked and pleasantly surprised when 150 corporate CEOs established the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion earlier in June. Despite unprecedented levels of pressure from shareholders and activists for higher stock returns, greater competition from unexpected sources and other pressures, they stepped forward to publicly support diversity and inclusion. This group is committed … Read more
By Nonprofit HR
on Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 in Education, Nonprofit HR Practices, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition. 1 Comment
Related News: Download Results from Nonprofit HR’s Recent Nonprofit Talent Retention Practices Survey Report Continue to below story: Millennials bring a new outlook and innovation to your nonprofit organization, but some also have different priorities than the Gen X and Baby Boomer employees who came before them. Combatting high Millennial turnover rates has long been … Read more
By Nonprofit HR
on Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 in Education, Nonprofit HR Practices, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition. No Comments
In Nell Edington’s recent article “What is Nonprofit Sustainability?” she answers that important question this way: “Nonprofit sustainability occurs when a nonprofit attracts and effectively uses enough and the right kinds of money necessary to achieve their long-term outcome goals.” Being the passionate nonprofit talent advocate that I am, I’ve put my own “yes, and” … Read more
By Nonprofit HR
on Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 in Education, Nonprofit HR Practices, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition. No Comments
In the March issue cover story “Elites at Work,” The Chronicle of Philanthropy explored a growing concern among many in the social sector that nonprofit leadership is becoming too elite, and thereby too disconnected from the populations their organizations serve. This concern has only grown in recent months as the November election and ensuing political … Read more
By Nonprofit HR
on Tuesday, March 7th, 2017 in Advocacy, Education. No Comments
In light of Women’s History Month, we’d like to recognize a few amazing nonprofit leaders that we admire. But before we do that, we need to put a few things on the table. As much as we’re delighted to pay tribute to these dynamic nonprofit leaders who are at the forefront of social causes, we … Read more
By Nonprofit HR
on Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 in Education. No Comments
Besty DeVos’s nomination to the position of secretary of education sparked unprecedented controversy and heated opposition. While supporters of President Trump’s nomination believe she will bring a fresh perspective to the Department of Education and promote needed change, many groups and individuals protested her views on school choice and lack of professional experience in education … Read more
By Nonprofit HR
on Thursday, February 9th, 2017 in Education. 2 Comments
Burnout plagues employees in every industry, but its prevalence in the nonprofit sector is alarming. While those who work in the social sector often have a high level of passion for their jobs, research shows that as many as half of all nonprofit employees are burned out or in danger of burnout. The cost of … Read more
By Nonprofit HR
on Thursday, January 5th, 2017 in Uncategorized. No Comments
2017 is underway, and your organization has likely spent considerable time preparing for the year. However, recent legislative changes and changes to reporting requirements could affect the plans you’ve put in place. Here are two new developments your nonprofit should be aware of as the new year begins: The Century Cures Act What it is: … Read more
