Category Archives: Human Resources
Stats Show NPO Workforce Took A Beating During COVID
The nonprofit share of the total non-government workforce decreased from 10.2% in 2017 to 9.9% in 2022, reflecting losses in nearly all fields in which they are significantly active. However, the nonprofit sector’s 12.8 million workers made it the third
NPOs Consistently Better Than For-Profits on Jobs
Nonprofit employment bested for-profits during the COVID-19 pandemic. From 2019 to 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began, employment declined 6.9 percent in for-profit businesses, outpacing the over-the-year decline of 4.5 percent in nonprofits. The steepest employment decline occurred in accommodation
Finding & Keeping Exceptional Staff Members
The tightening labor market makes it more challenging than ever to find and retain exceptional team members. The issue is especially acute for nonprofits because having employees who will embrace your mission – and your passion – is critical. The
[PODCAST] Managing Multigenerational Teams – Kate Viana
Managing Multigenerational Teams – Kate Viana One of the biggest challenges a nonprofit leader can face is managing their team. When you have a diverse group of people from multiple generations who all come with their own unique communication styles,
5 Keys To Successful Executive Leadership Recruitment
Recent studies have estimated that more than 75% of current nonprofit executives plan to retire from their positions during the next five to seven years. In addition, it is estimated that 10% of nonprofits expect to hire a new executive
[PODCAST] Fixing Nonprofit Overhead Problems From the Inside, Out
Fixing Nonprofit Overhead Problems From the Inside, Out Delaney Mullennix, the Nonprofit Hub Radio Podcast host, interviews Sarah Evans of Well Aware about fixing nonprofit overhead problems. Nonprofit overhead costs can eat away at a budget, but there are ways
[PODCAST] Do Nonprofits Really Put People Over Profits?
Do Nonprofits Really Put People Over Profits? In this episode, Delaney Mullennix interviews Tim Kachuriak of NextAfter about whether nonprofits prioritize people over money. Nonprofits are often associated with prioritizing the needs of their community or cause over financial gain.
Tips For Retaining Nonprofit Employees
Tips for Retaining Nonprofit Employees Nonprofit executive directors and hiring managers have notoriously over-packed schedules and to-do lists, so if you’re blissfully relieved to cross off your “fill x role” task once a candidate has accepted your job offer, it’s
5 Ways To Recession-Proof Your Nonprofit
5 Ways To Recession-Proof Your Nonprofit Lately, it’s hard to go more than a few hours—forget about a whole day—without being haunted by the joint specters of recession and inflation. We see the numbers at the gas pump and when
[PODCAST] The Importance of Inclusive Hiring Practices
The Importance of Inclusive Hiring Practices Adjusting hiring practices can ensure an inclusive nonprofit workforce where individuals with differing abilities can contribute and add value to causes and missions. Mandy Anderson, founder of Lake Effect kitchen in West Michigan hires
