Hire the Writer: How strong writers bring value to every role

Written by Sophia LaFontant Have you ever found yourself torn between two candidates, and one had stronger writing skills than the other? My recommendation… Hire the writer.  As a talent acquisition consultant, and having interviewed hundreds of career candidates, I can say that writing ability has not received the attention it is due. Solid writing skills are critical to most jobs in the social sector. The National Association of Colleges and Employers found that 80.3% of employers desire candidates that have strong written communication skills. Strong writing ability was the third most desired skill, after leadership and collaborative skills. I like how Jason Fried,

DC Paid Family Leave Tax – Webinar Recording!

Written by Julie Gallion, PHRSenior HR Business Partner and Benefits Practice LeadNonprofit HR Download a webinar on this topic! See below!  On July 1, 2019, employers in DC (or employers outside of DC with employees who work in DC) will pay a new tax.  The new tax, DCPFML or DC Paid Family Leave (FML) tax, will cover the payments to individuals whose leave is approved under the new DC Paid Family Leave law. Payments to individuals, referred to as “Benefits” will begin in July of 2020. This article relates mostly to the tax that employers must start paying in July (based

Nonprofit HR’s 2019 Women to Watch

Written by Mishka Parkins in collaboration with Sangeetha Subramanian Nonprofit HR To say now is an interesting time for women would be an understatement. The events and movements of the past few years have sparked joy and pride just as much as they have sparked anger and disappointment. Just think of the #MeToo movement, or the exponential increase in entrepreneurship among black women, or the record number of women elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Women have much to celebrate yet in many respects, we have a way to go. In recognition of Women’s History Month, Nonprofit HR honors

The Effects of Future Economic Impacts on Your Nonprofit

Written by Alicia Schoshinski, Senior HR Business Partner Nonprofit HR The last federal government shutdown was the longest in recent U.S. history. Impacts of the shutdown extended far beyond the Federal Government to businesses and nonprofits, including those that do not receive direct federal funding. Understandably, the shutdown likely prompted many nonprofit leaders to think through options when faced with reduced funding, a potential recession, or other financial hardships. It is prudent to be prepared with contingency plans in the event of any change that affects the business model of your nonprofit. While some organizations are quick to implement solutions

Charitable Sector Age Outs: Boomers and Gen Xers Ready for Battle

Written by Patty Hampton, Vice President & Managing Partner Nonprofit HR The saying, “age ain’t nothing but a number,” is true particularly when it comes to the challenges that Gen Xers and Baby Boomers face in what continues to be a candidate-driven market. Pew Research Center confirms that 85% of Gen Xers and 67% of Baby Boomers continue to keep pace with Millennials on the use of technology. Smartphones and social media continue to be popular with all generations, but when it comes to tablets, Gen Xers have edged out Millennials in terms of adoption. With technology being accessible 24/7, recruiting for

10 Self-Care Tips for the Fast-Flying Executive

  Written by Myra Briggs, Practice Leader, Executive Search Nonprofit HR I see it every day when interviewing leaders for mission-driven C-suite positions — the executive who will not rest until the job is done. When interviewing, I focus on the full person. Yes, my primary goal during these conversations is to uncover key leadership traits, but I also look for insights on the candidate’s take on life outside of leadership. In these conversations, I often find that many executives talk about unplugging as a negative thing instead of a welcome opportunity to recharge! Unplugging is often more of a

5 Key Activities to Ensure Your Organization is Recession Ready

If you have been following the financial headlines lately then you know a growing number of economists anticipate an economic recession in the U.S. within the next two years. Rather than reacting to the news, human resources and talent management leaders have an opportunity to help their mission-focused organizations proactively plan for the potential of decreased funding sources, donor dollars and resulting tighter budgets. This article highlights several ways that you can begin an internal discussion with your organization’s team on recession-readiness. 1.Utilize Relevant Metrics in the Planning Process As planning takes place, grounding decision-making in data most relevant to

State of Women in the Nonprofit Workforce

Written by Mishka Parkins, Marketing & Communications Manager Nonprofit HR Just in time for Women’s History Month, the Building Movement Project revisits data gathered from its 2016 survey—Nonprofits, Leadership, and Race— extrapolating and analyzing findings unique to women of color (WOC) in the non-profit sector. The resulting report, Race to Lead: Women of Color in the Nonprofit Sector, adds much-needed depth to existing but limited research on the nonprofit workforce. The report presents findings that confirm gender- and race-based disparities we have long assumed –such as the continuous underemployment of highly-educated women of color, or stereotypes and biases that hold

Webinar Recording: Building a Talent-Focused Workplace Culture

                              What do you know about your nonprofit’s culture and how can you help shift it to prioritize talent in support of organizational strategy? You’ll gain real tips on this crucial topic while watching this Nonprofit HR webinar recording.  Watch now and get 5 key strategies successfully implemented with nonprofits of all sizes and missions as they’ve learned the importance of people in the accomplishment of their missions. Speaker: Lisa Brown Alexander CEO Nonprofit HR Nearly 20 years ago, Lisa set out to build a market

Webinar Recording: Compensation Practices that Attract, Engage and Retain the Right Talent for Your Nonprofit Copy

Do you dread the “pay discussion” during interviews with amazing candidates, or fear the day that your high-performers will request an increase that your budget cannot sustain? If you feel as if your organization cannot compete for talent with your current pay program, and that there is little you can do to change that, you’re not alone! The good news is that there are plenty of tools at your disposal which can help you position your mission and culture to the right talent and with compensation that they can be proud of. Watch this free webinar and discover new ways