What does staff accountability mean for nonprofits? When working in the sector, we play multiple roles throughout the day. How are we each accountable for our own actions? And how do we hold each other accountable? NY Daily describes “accountability” as having to answer for ones actions in How to make employee accountability a REAL process, […]
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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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If one of your team members is not right for the organization, keeping them in the mix takes away from efficiency and a cooperative work environment. But, saying “you’re fired” isn’t easy for anyone, except maybe Donald Trump.
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The smartest investment to make this year is in your staff. Choosing the perfect candidates for any position is very important, especially for smaller nonprofits and organizations. If you haven’t already, consider a large workforce of qualified, dedicated, and experienced individuals who are armed and ready to serve your nonprofit’s needs: Veterans. […]
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I’ve told you why you should hire millennials into every aspect of your organization. But not so fast – you have some work to do to get your organization ready for the future. Millennials like engaging workplaces, great perks and a place they feel valued and appreciated. We are social, educated and cultured […]
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Guest Blogger and all-around brilliant guy, Todd Owens, has been working in the nonprofit sector throughout his professional career and as a consultant to nonprofit organizations since 2000. He is the founder of NonprofiTalent and is sharing 5 Tips for Hiring the Right Talent for your organization.
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