Category Archives: Human Resources
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
Free and Low-Cost Nonprofit Accounting Tools
When your nonprofit stays on the ball about adapting to new tools, it can work to achieve its mission. Part of this comes from good customer relationship management tools, but it can also include day-to-day operational things, like accounting and
The Difference Between Being Fiscally Responsible and Pinching Pennies
You work for a nonprofit. And that means spending minimal amounts of money and pinching every dollar to get by, right? That’s the way many nonprofits think, but it’s not necessarily true. The secret is this: you shouldn’t feel bad
Boost Your Performance Threshold by Outsourcing
Sponsored by Jitasa Every nonprofit eventually reaches “the hump:” the point at which your organization wants to expand and do even more good for others, but your limited resources and/or personnel won’t allow it. This is frustrating, but it shouldn’t
Key Culture Tip: Great Minds Don’t Always Think Alike
I was having lunch with a friend recently, and she commented on the diversity of people who have been on Nonprofit Hub’s staff over the years. She then inquired about how we maintain such a strong cultural identity with such
Nonprofit Job Boards: 5 Ways to Get More From Your Listing
There are a plethora of nonprofit job boards, each bursting at the seams with vibrant opportunities for nonprofit professionals. At the same time, more candidates than you could count are competing for the best positions, each hoping to land in
3 Nonprofit Conferences You Don’t Want to Miss This Summer (and How to Stand Out From the Crowd)
Summer convention season is just around the corner for nonprofit organizations, a good time for groups of all types to recruit and also promote their message. Conventions are also a great place for nonprofit workers to network and hear about
Find (and Keep) New Staff by Improving Company Culture
I am continually amazed by what our Nonprofit Hub team can accomplish as lean as we operate. This summer, we took a different approach by hiring a new wave of interns. It had been a while since I was able to
[PODCAST] How Small Nonprofits Can Partner with Corporations | Ft. Julie Hirshey
“If we’re able to focus our light, we’re going to be able to do more good.” – Julie Hirshey While working for an athletic team as popular as the Philadelphia Eagles can be difficult, communications director Julie Hirshey spends her
How to Build Capacity and Strengthen Outreach
Sponsored by Jitasa Nonprofit or not, a lot of businesses need help filling the gaps where their shortcomings lie. Not all nonprofits have a problem with hiring ample staff and creating resources to achieve their mission, but many of
