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[How We Hire] Retaining a talented, passionate staff
- Apr 25, 2017
Learn how the U.S. Olympic Committee, with 450 staff members, at three locations, keeps their team engaged so they can support their world-class athletes.
[How We Hire] Values and passion, startup sensibilities, and a sabbatical that makes a difference
- Mar 23, 2017
Ranked as one of the top nonprofits in the country to work for, DoSomething.org is just as committed to its staff as it is to the global network of young activists they’ve cultivated through their innovative, action-oriented campaigns.
Get a better handle on hiring
- Feb 7, 2017
How to give your selection process a dependable structure, and see your chances of hiring the right candidate improve by as much as 55 percent—or more.
Straight from the pros: How to attract and engage talent
- Jan 20, 2017
With this summer’s launch of Work for Good, we’ve introduced a completely new approach to gain hiring and career insight. Our monthly How We Hire interview series features nonprofit HR leaders from around the country sharing their secrets for evaluating candidates, building a positive culture, and supporting talent development, while highlighting what makes their organizations a great place to work.
[How We Hire] A nimble team for the changing world
- Jan 19, 2017
What makes a successful staffer at an organization serving populations worldwide? The Fund for Global Human Rights looks for flexibility, passion, commitment—and a good fit for their culture of kindness and collaboration.
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Hiring right every time (without losing your mind)
- Jan 3, 2017
Top takeaways from the structured, step-by-step hiring model used by one of Atlanta’s top recruiters for nonprofit and for-profit companies.
Advancing your personal leadership, one step at a time
- Oct 12, 2016
Author and coach John C. Maxwell asserts that "leadership is influence": influence on your team, your peers, and, ultimately, on your organization. But how do you gain influence? Maxwell’s 5 Levels of Leadership outlines a step-by-step guide to follow.
Making the move from manager to leader: 7 shifts for the newly promoted
- Oct 6, 2016
Congratulations, you've been promoted into a management role. So, what happens next? Just because you have the new job title doesn't always mean you're ready to be an effective leader. Here, Work for Good CEO Karen Beavor shares 7 mental shifts you need to make in order to conquer a tricky career transition.
[How We Hire] Securing staffers in a fluid organization
- Sep 22, 2016
At the national headquarters of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the organization’s Senior Talent Acquisition Strategist looks for job candidates with the flexibility to succeed in a quick-moving, always-adapting enterprise, and the values to uphold organizational standards of integrity, accountability, excellence, and more.
Happy, engaged nonprofit employees: Does your organization stack up?
- Sep 1, 2016
For nonprofit employees, it’s an ongoing challenge to weigh the benefits of committing to a cause-driven organization, given the budgets and resources of their for-profit counterparts. If a for-profit can buy the interest of job-seekers with a better salary, how does a cause-driven organization compete?
Managing your nonprofit's employer brand
- Sep 1, 2016
Because recruitment has never been more challenging, it pays to invest time and research in developing an employer brand that inspires candidates – and takes back the narrative from online agitators.
[How We Hire] Take the work seriously, not yourself
- Aug 2, 2016
Doing your homework, articulating your commitment, and a few other tips for making a positive impression from the Chief People Officer at KIPP New Jersey, where staffers count freedom, professional development, and a celebration billed “The Best Night of Your Life!” among the benefits.
Four capacities driving the workplace of tomorrow
- Jul 22, 2016
The Millennial generation is showing up in the workforce with very different expectations—and at the same time shining a light on what the future of work is going to look like. Find out why you should invest in a culture that’s digital, clear, fluid, and fast, and what those qualities look like in action.
[How We Hire] Skills come second to heart at H.I.S. BridgeBuilders
- May 6, 2016
A faith-based organization with an entrepreneurial approach to fighting poverty looks for people with kindness, flexibility, and enthusiasm, then rewards them with the same.
The 5-minute thought leader: What’s your social style?
- Apr 28, 2016
Consider yourself inspiring? Don’t be afraid to get profound. Got a strong sense of humor? Feel free to crack wise. Build your reputation online, taking the lead of social media guru Beth Kanter.
[How We Hire] Growing the team at National 4-H Council
- Apr 25, 2016
National 4-H Council, the nonprofit fundraising and marketing partner of the nation’s largest youth development organization, has committed itself to building the best workplace possible, with a board of directors just as interested in employee engagement as its Senior Vice President, Talent and Culture.
The 5-minute thought leader: Find your social voice
- Apr 25, 2016
Social media provides an easy connection—and in some cases, instant interaction—with other leaders in your field. Start a conversation: it’s fast and effective, especially with help from guru Beth Kanter.
