As children, we are told we should shoot for the stars and that we can be anything we want when we grow up. Sometimes our dreams lead us to the nonprofit world. Nonprofits can get a bad rap. Fewer resources, below average salaries, and understaffed environments are some common gripes. But let’s not lose sight […]
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Have you ever been asked “how successful is your organization?” But, a nonprofit’s success cannot be determined by data at the end of a quarter. Which begs the question, “How do we measure nonprofit success?” Nonprofit work varies throughout the sector and success will vary from clients and participants to events and fundraisers. Being […]
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The world has changed, but finding good people has not In today’s world, the meaning of staff has changed. There are less people working the traditional corporate route and more people are becoming freelancers, starting their own businesses or working in different sorts of arrangements that are no longer constrained by the 9-to-5 work […]
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Every day, the sector deals with other businesses and questions about the differences between the two. Vu Le, director of Rainier Valley Corps, discusses 10 things nonprofits would like businesses to know in his blog, Nonprofits With Balls, uses humor to shares practical counsel about the most frustrating aspects of nonprofit work. These top 10 pointers […]
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Gender diversity on nonprofit boards outshines that of corporate boards. According to the Nonprofit Governance Index, 45% of nonprofit board members were women, compared to the 16% of women on corporate boards. Given that approximately 74% of the nonprofit workforce is female, what do women think about the representation of women on nonprofit boards? The […]
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I have a significant number of friends who work in the nonprofit industry. And while I’ve mentioned before that my full-time gig has been in the for-profit world, I think most of the nonprofit work I do is a direct result of impeccable best practices that I’ve learned from my for-profit employers. When […]
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Wellness programs offered by employers are increasing in popularity – and for good reason. Investing in employees is one of the smartest things an organization can do to support a happy, healthy workforce. The health and attitude of employees lie at the heart of the best nonprofits to work for and are key to any organization’s […]
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Mentors: A Roadmap to Finding Success We’re all adventurers, tackling the wilderness of finding a career that fits. For fresh and seasoned pros alike, the path is full of obstacles. Make this bumpy road a bit smoother with a great map. Look for guidance among those who have gone before us/survived the journey. A mentor […]
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Your nonprofit could use more manpower? Having an advisory board might help!
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The disparity between the number of women working in nonprofits and the number of women in leadership positions just doesn’t add up. Women make up the majority of nonprofit workers, yet the majority of board members are male. John Gerzema, author of “The Athena Doctrine: How Women (And The Men Who Think Like […]
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