The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Nonprofit Leadership and Hiring In mission-driven work, leadership isn’t just about strategy or skills; it’s about people. Nonprofit leaders have always been called to inspire, connect, and navigate the human side of work in everyday operations. Today’s nonprofit reality demands that leaders juggle complex [...]

Leading Through Uncertainty: What Nonprofit Leaders Need Now Budgets are shrinking. Needs are rising. And leadership is being challenged. In an era defined by unpredictability, nonprofit leaders face a daunting task: steering mission-driven organizations through funding volatility, increased demand, and shifting donor priorities. While these challenges are not new, their [...]

Inside the shift from reactive hiring to intentional talent strategy The traditional method of recruiting is often transactional, focusing on immediate hiring needs as job vacancies arise. This approach can limit the opportunity to fill a role with the best candidate as you scramble to get a new hire in [...]

Considerations for Artificial Intelligence Policies in the Workplace By Bradford J. Kelley, Mike Skidgel, and Alice WangRepublished with permission of LittlerIn recent years, many organizations have implemented new policies on artificial intelligence (AI) use to help prevent bias, plagiarism, or use of AI tools that produce inaccurate or misleading information. Meanwhile, [...]

Five Tips to Tackle Shifting Challenges and Seize Emerging Opportunities in Nonprofit Hiring As we move deeper into 2025, the nonprofit sector is navigating an evolving talent landscape. With economic pressures, shifting candidate expectations, and the latest technological advancements, organizations are finding new and innovative ways to attract and keep [...]

How to Recruit the Best Board Members for a Nonprofit Organization Building a strong, effective board is one of the most crucial steps in preparing a nonprofit organization for long-term success. Board members provide strategic direction, fiduciary oversight, fundraising leadership, and advocacy support. The right individuals can energize your mission [...]

Building a Nonprofit Development Culture That Fosters Success In the mission-driven world of nonprofits, success is often measured by impact—how many lives are changed, ecosystems preserved, or communities uplifted. While programming is the heart of this impact, fundraising is its lifeblood. To sustain and scale this impact, nonprofits must develop more [...]

Why You Should Attend Nonprofit Conferences Plus Notable Upcoming Conferences In an era where virtual connections prevail, attending industry conferences is a significant commitment, both in terms of time and expense. But ask any seasoned professional, and they’ll tell you: the ROI on conferences can be a game-changer for your [...]

Navigating Non-Competes: Considerations for Nonprofits Around the FTC Ban on Non-Compete Clause The Federal Trade Commission’s rule banning non-compete clauses in employee contracts was set to become effective on September 4, 2024. However, as of this writing*, the ban remains in limbo, with the federal court for the Northern District of Texas [...]

As Unionization Gains Momentum, Here is What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know Labor unions, historically the domain of blue-collar work, have experienced a surge among white-collar professions over the last few decades – most notably educators, government employees, and healthcare workers. Nonprofit employees have come on board, turning a trend that [...]