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 [...]

Beyond the Numbers: Practical Insights from the 2025 Nonprofit Compensation Practices and Benchmarking Report Each year, the Nonprofit Compensation and Benchmarking Report provides valuable salary data, helping nonprofits understand how they compare to their peers. However, attracting and retaining talent requires more than just knowing the numbers—it necessitates strategy, planning, [...]

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 [...]

New Employment Laws for 2025 Written by Joy C. Rosenquist and Bruce J. Sarchet Re-published with permission from Littler Law States and some cities were especially active in 2024 passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these [...]