The Nonprofit Board’s Role in CEO Selection
Historically, incumbent CEOs of not-for-profit organizations anointed their successors, by preparing one or two strong internal candidates, thereby ensuring…
Employee Retention in Small Nonprofits
Nonprofits are natural inlets for individuals passionate to serve and make a difference. That is not to say that…
Screening Employees and Volunteers for Child Sexual Abuse Risk: 5 Facts Every Nonprofit Should Know
“Coach Arrested for Molesting 10 Boys at Soccer Clinic” screamed a recent media headline in a heavily populated metropolitan…
Setting Salaries to Grow Your Nonprofit
The salaries of nonprofit employees – especially those of executives – tend to draw more scrutiny and controversy than…
Deploying Talent and Expertise Through Your Top Volunteer Leadership
“An environmental scan is the first step I recommend,” said consultant Steve Farbstein. “Let’s get a group of your…
How to Invest in and Foster Your Employee’s Passions in the Nonprofit Sector
My passion for working in the nonprofit sector and making a positive difference in the communities around me are…
When the “Right” Candidate Is All Wrong: How to Make Sure a New Hire Aligns with Your Nonprofit’s Values and Organizational Culture
“We just can’t understand it. [X] was an absolutely outstanding candidate — the right skills, the right experience, the…
The Five Talent Acquisition Mistakes Your Nonprofit Can’t Afford to Make
Nonprofits today seem to be competing for everything: public and private funding, “mindshare” and, crucially, talent. Identifying and attracting…
Five Steps for Building an Effective Nonprofit Talent Strategy
We all know the potential results of unsuccessful talent practices in nonprofit organizations: difficulty filling positions, increased staff turnover…
Why is the Nonprofit Sector Getting Younger? Young, Driven, and Passionate NGO Employees Share
As a recent post-grad who has long been passionate about working in the nonprofit sector, specifically in regards to…
5 Considerations When Leaving Corporate for Nonprofit
It’s an increasingly common trend: After making their mark in the corporate world, senior-level executives want to give back…