Hiring
The Year of Three Executive Directors: Important Lessons for Board Management
One board member’s personal trials and triumphs of serving on a board, including invaluable lessons that every board member can benefit from.
Ten Ways to Improve Equity & Increase the Effectiveness of Your Hiring Process
How resource-strapped nonprofits can set themselves apart from countless other companies trying to hire from the same applicant pool.
Ask Rita: I’m Confused Over EXEMPT vs. NONEXEMPT and SALARIED vs. HOURLY Employees
Employees are classified as either “exempt” or “nonexempt.” However, many in the workforce instead use the terms “salaried” or “hourly”.
Reducing Unconscious Bias in Recruiting
Is unconscious bias impacting your hiring decisions and the diversity of your nonprofit staff?
How to Hire Great Nonprofit Leaders
A great leader is critical for your nonprofit, but do you know how to hire one? Key skills to look for in your next nonprofit leader.
Ask Rita: Are Summer Helpers Employees, Contractors, or Interns?
When bringing on seasonal workers, you need to pay close attention to age and properly classify workers to avoid getting burned.
Extreme Board Makeover
Executive directors often say that their boards need training. The most effective way to change a board is to change the people on it.
Twelve Ways to Get a New Executive Director Off on the Right Foot
If you’re on a board, before you turn over the reins, these ideas will help your new executive director get acclimated to their new role.
When Kids Volunteer: Liability Basics
If kids are among your clients or constituents, then getting them involved is a natural. But you’ll want to be sure you’ve got basic protections in place first.
12 Ways for New Nonprofit Executive Directors to Succeed
Some easy and important ways for board members to help a new executive get started quickly and on the right foot.