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  • Hot resume trends for 2020: What the experts say

    • Jan 23, 2020
    • Bob McIntosh

    Five resume writers weigh in on meeting the emerging needs of hiring managers, with practical and innovative techniques to deploy in your next revision.

  • Nonprofit employee benefits, benchmarked: How competitive are yours?

    • Nov 12, 2019
    • Marc Schultz

    To compete for talent, you need to understand the full value of what you offer. Discover four takeaways from a new study of benefits in the sector, including ways to enhance yours.

  • New resources: Financial wellness guidance for assessing and investing

    • Nov 5, 2019
    • Marc Schultz

    The wide range of advice at Mission:Money just got wider. Find out what's newly available to help your people worry less about money, and more about making a difference.

  • What we’re reading: First aid for resume gaps, non-pest networking, and more

    • Sep 20, 2019
    • Marc Schultz

    Alongside resume and networking tips, find post-interview tactics, lessons from nonprofit leaders of color, a multimedia office-trends tour, and more.

  • New resources: Retirement planning advice straight from the experts

    • Sep 13, 2019
    • Marc Schultz

    More empowering guidance is now available from Mission:Money, your cost-free partner in crafting a productivity- and retention-boosting employee financial wellness program.

  • [How We Hire] A commitment to learning for campers and staff

    • Sep 13, 2019

    Each summer, over 30,000 kids enroll at Galileo Camps – and 3,000 seasonal staff come aboard to support them, each vetted and prepped for a long-term commitment.

  • Making a great (digital) first impression

    • Aug 22, 2019
    • Elizabeth Webster and Meghan McFee

    The first thing a potential employer does after reviewing your resume and cover letter? Look you up online. Here’s how to ensure they find every reason to bring you in for an interview.

  • [How I Work] Focusing on the groundwork for Colorado's National Forest

    • Aug 22, 2019

    As the National Forest Foundation’s Colorado Program Manager, one staffer brings together public and private stakeholders to enhance the natural splendor of the South Rockies.

  • Interviewing for inclusiveness: 3 ways to spot equity and inclusion skills

    • Aug 19, 2019
    • The Management Center Knowledge Team

    How to assess a capacity that's increasingly crucial for anyone working in social change: the ability to navigate issues of identity, power, and privilege.

  • Want to engage staff? Go to the source

    • Aug 19, 2019
    • Unemployment Services Trust (UST)

    If you’re serious about retention, it's critical to solicit employee involvement directly, and give them a voice in the organization's retention initiatives.

  • 9 surefire ways to ace your performance review

    • Jul 26, 2019
    • William Arruda

    Take time to prepare, and you can make your performance review a showcase for goals accomplished, kudos received, and the unique qualities you bring to the team.

  • [How We Hire] Powering effectiveness, innovation, and diversity

    • Jul 19, 2019

    At The Center for Effective Philanthropy, a team of 45 works to advance the capacity of foundations and major donors so they can, in turn, advance nonprofits worldwide.

  • Get strategic about salary

    • Jul 19, 2019

    A roundup of Work for Good’s compensation resources, from our of-the-moment Nonprofit Salary Reports to making the case for more competitive salaries, financial wellness programs, and more.

  • What we're reading: Rethinking employer brands, annual reviews, professionalism, and more

    • Jul 19, 2019
    • Marc Schultz

    Take a step back and reconsider the way you recruit, hire, structure the office, and engage your people with this digest of recent, relevant management insight.

  • Want to triple the value of your resume? Think achievements

    • Jun 27, 2019
    • Susan Ireland

    Focus on responsibilities, and you’ll only communicate what you did. Focus on achievements, and you get two extra dimensions: what you’re good at, and what you’re proud of.

  • [How I Work] Crafting a space for art

    • Jun 27, 2019

    At the oldest craft school in Tennessee, one artist serves students, the community, and her fellow art pros as the manager of five different galleries and a permanent collection of more than 1,000 pieces.

  • [How We Hire] Paging people who can write, create, and commune with kids

    • Jun 18, 2019

    With locations throughout Los Angeles, the staff at 826LA works to preserve a vibrant work culture while helping students improve their writing skills and express themselves creatively.

  • 4 onboarding tips for busy managers

    • Jun 18, 2019
    • The Management Center Knowledge Team

    Got a new hire, but not much time? Use these techniques to set clear expectations, instill good habits, involve “the village,” and set up your new staffer for a productive (and long-lived) tenure.

  • [Webinar] Nonprofit Compensation Strategies for Impact and Competitiveness

    • Jun 17, 2019

    This informative session, presented by compensation expert Mary Bear Hughes, focuses on defining the full-value of your compensation package, providing insight into the types of compensation strategies top employers use, and learning the steps involved in evaluating your organization’s practices.

  • Peace out: How we leave demonstrates accountability

    • May 29, 2019
    • Karen Hardwick

    Saying goodbye well means balancing self-care with commitments made, understanding that the world is a small place, and leaving with your head held high.