Category Archives: Human Resources
How to Own Your Executive Director Role
One of the hardest parts of starting a new job is becoming comfortable with your position and all that it entails. Onboarding processes are helpful, but they can’t make you completely accustomed to your role. Owning your role take time
3 Easy Ways to Make Employees Want to Come to Work
Here at Nonprofit Hub, we have a fun, creative workspace filled with lots of food and games. We go on walks when we feel overwhelmed. We take time to sit, socialize and enjoy each other’s company. And believe it or
5 Actionable Ways to Prevent Profit Leaks
Profit leaks threaten to sink any business, but the nature of nonprofit operations make them particularly vulnerable. Most companies in other industries can make internal adjustments to compensate for monetary drain. Nonprofits have leaks in areas for-profit companies never have
Nonprofit Budgeting: Making Money Go Further
This article was originally published in Nonprofit Hub Magazine Here’s the biggest truth bomb that nobody is exclusively talking about when it comes to nonprofit finances: there’s no way for us to tell you exactly how your nonprofit’s budget should
How to Maintain Relationships With Outsourced Staff
Sponsored by Jitasa Surely you’ve heard the overly cheesy “if you love something, let it go” parable. This may be sound advice when going through relationship troubles, but it should by no means apply to your decision making with outsourced
Staying on the Same Page: Communication Tools for Nonprofits
Communication is key. Whether you’re trying to coordinate with your team or reach out to current and potential donors, it’s important to stay on top of your game. Here are a handful of communication tools we’ve been using and raving
How to Stay Productive During the Holiday Season
The holidays are tiring out your employees. Between stretched finances, family obligations and last-minute gift shopping, sometimes work can be the last thing on a busy person’s mind this time of year. Unfortunately, that doesn’t help out your nonprofit. So here
Why It’s Important to Have Friends at Work
Most of us spend 40 hours per week at our jobs. It’s probably pretty important that we like going into work then, right? Having a friend at work can help. According to studies, having a “best friend” at the office
Clearing the Air: 4 Myths That Shouldn’t Keep You From Moving Your HR to the Cloud
Sponsored by HRdirect Smart Apps As a nonprofit professional, you may want (or need) to spend more time and resources on fundraising, outreach and other programs. What if there was a way to free up more time in your day to
How You Can Combat Employee Turnover
Combating employee turnover in the nonprofit sector is tricky, and, unfortunately, it’s pretty common. The hours are long, the work is hard and the pay isn’t always what it should be. The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports that fifty percent of
