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[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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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.
Why peers (not managers) are key to employee growth
- Jun 18, 2019
A new survey found that 80 percent of workers learn as much or more from peers as they do from managers. Here’s a rundown of the benefits of peer learning, and how to advance it among your staff.
4 onboarding tips for busy managers
- Jun 18, 2019
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
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.
5 moves sure to sink any job interview
- May 29, 2019
You got the call! Now you've got 48 hours to get ready for the big interview. Here's what not to do – before, during, and after.
[How We Hire] Character, competence, and chemistry
- May 14, 2019
The American Society of Landscape Architects doesn’t just support the industry, it serves as a living example of green infrastructure’s value, and a model of employee benefits.
What we’re reading: The “growth mindset” question, and other tried-and-true hiring practices
- May 14, 2019
Also in this roundup: toxic culture turnaround, transgender-friendly workplaces, the surprising utility of love in leadership, remote worker research results, the end of “HR,” and more.
What we’re reading: On getting (and not getting) promoted
- Apr 30, 2019
Advice for getting, weighing, and handling a promotion, plus tips for interviewing with passion, managing your online identity, and networking effectively.
[How I Work] 4 million park-goers, one very busy point-person
- Apr 17, 2019
Piedmont Park Conservancy is responsible for maintaining Atlanta’s largest greenspace, and one manager is on-hand to make sure every visitor has a great time.
[How We Hire] Spotlighting culture and seeing people in whole
- Apr 15, 2019
One director of operations, a team of twenty-something to 200-plus, and a workplace value set that puts togetherness right alongside sustainability and energy efficiency.