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Nonprofit HR provides the latest research and insights on talent management. From culture and engagement to diversity and inclusion, we help nonprofit leaders and HR professionals stay ahead of the curve and build high-performing teams.

How leaders for social impact stay one step ahead when it comes to talent and culture.

Nonprofit HR is widely recognized as a leader in gathering data and developing talent management resources for nonprofit leaders and human resources professionals. From culture management to harassment prevention to diversity, equity and inclusion, Nonprofit HR provides the needed knowledge and insights for your organization to best support your people.

Our research is consistently referred to by leading social sector publications with missions to keep organizational leaders informed about critical and emerging people management trends and shifts.

 

2023 Social Impact Talent Retention Practices Survey Results

For the third consecutive year, Nonprofit HR conducted our Social Impact Talent Retention Practices Survey. We designed the concise survey to uncover and share prevailing social sector retention practices across North America. We are excited to invite you to view the critical survey to evaluate and benchmark your HR retention practices against other organizations. After another year of changes and growth in the sector, we anticipate the survey will reveal some eye-opening, exciting shifts in the top focus areas.

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2023 Social Impact AI Pulse Survey Results

From across North America, 250 social sector organizations responded to our survey call to share how they are using generative AI in their human resources functions and missions. The results from this survey provide a roadmap for nonprofits as they begin to embrace the transformative power of generative AI. This isn’t just a technological shift, it’s a cultural evolution that calls for clear communication, adaptable strategies and a commitment to upskilling the workforce.

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2023 Nonprofit Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Practices Survey Results

Over the years Nonprofit HR has witnessed the impact DEIJ has on missions. Collecting, documenting and publishing current diversity practices for mission-driven organizations in North America will strengthen the sector as a whole and allow Nonprofit HR to provide knowledge and best practices in this crucial area of talent management.

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2023 Nonprofit Talent Management Priorities Survey Results

Culture and engagement; learning and development; and performance management were the top three talent management strategy areas survey respondents focused on in both 2022 and previously, in 2021. After another year full of changes and growth in the sector, this report reveals some exciting shifts in the top three areas of focus for 2023.

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2022 Nonprofit Talent Management Priorities Survey Results

What are social sector organizations are most concerned about regarding managing their people resources for 2022? In this survey, Nonprofit HR researchers collected information pertaining to the full lifecycle of talent management and other related topics such as talent acquisition, culture and employee engagement, total rewards and beyond. 

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2021 Nonprofit Talent Retention Practices Survey Results

It is critical in this season of ongoing uncertainty for mission-driven leaders to understand their workforce and have a plan for sustaining their highest performers. Growing evidence suggests that employees are making different decisions about their careers, who they want to work for and where. These survey results reveal how organizational leaders are approaching their 2021 retention practices.

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Nonprofit Return to Workplace 2021 Pulse Survey Results

Leaders from 635 mission-driven organizations in the U.S., Canada and Australia responded to this survey and shared insights on progress, concerns and lessons learned from implemented return-to-workplace and work-from-home plans. One critical finding was that more than half of respondent organizations are considering future remote work options for any position that accommodates remote work. 

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2021 Nonprofit Diversity Practices Survey Results

For the second consecutive year, Nonprofit HR surveyed nonprofits in North America about their diversity efforts and collected data from for-profit social enterprises for the first time. This 2021 report is complemented by results of the Fall 2020 diversity study that captured how national events have impacted progress made by nonprofits since the 2019 survey was published. In addition to detailed survey results, the report includes a compilation of editorials submitted by DEI, talent management and social impact researchers and experts across the sector.

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Building Equity and Inclusion in Organizational Policies and Operations

An organization sought to take meaningful, intentional steps toward building equity and inclusion into their policies and operations as well as continue modeling inclusive leadership within their team.

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This client of Nonprofit HR aimed to take meaningful, intentional steps toward building equity and inclusion into their policies and operations as well as continue modeling inclusive leadership within their team. Nonprofit HR’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion practice supported the initiation of three task forces to engage in an equity assessment process to evaluate their current state…

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Nonprofit HR is often sought after regarding social sector research and talent. This area provides HR-related news and insights to publishers, editors and reporters of all major and social sector-specific outlets.

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Navigating the Shifting Landscape: A Strategic Approach to Nonprofit Talent in 2024 and Beyond
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Enterprising Women Magazine Announces 2024 Enterprising Women of the Year Award Winners and Champions
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Cynthia Retna Named Executive Director, Girl Be Heard
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Katrina H. Holland Named Inaugural Executive Director of MedTech Color
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MEDIA ALERT: Spring 2024 Cohort Dates Announced — Executive Alliance for Social Impact
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MEDIA ALERT: Call For Submissions — 2024 Social Impact Women to Watch
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Sharon Dietsche Named Executive Director of NAMI MC
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Danista E. Hunte Named President, CEO of the Maryland Philanthropy Network
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