People Still Choose Mission, But Pay Decides Whether They Stay Nonprofit leaders don’t need to be told that hiring feels harder than it used to. Compensation has moved to the center of nearly every hiring and retention conversation. Interest in mission-driven work is still strong. People want purpose. But in [...]

New Year, New Employment Laws: What Takes Effect January 1, 2026? Written by Joy Rosenquist, Bruce Sarchet, and Sebastian Chilco Re-published with permission from Littler Law As the calendar turns to 2026, employers across the country face a fresh wave of labor and employment law changes that will reshape [...]

Money with Meaning: How Strong Nonprofit CFOs Drive Success Behind every successful nonprofit is a finance team that knows how to turn vision into action. Strong financial leadership isn’t just about balancing the books – it brings strategy, foresight, and stability to the mission. Good financial leadership keeps programs sustainable, ensures [...]

New 2026 Nonprofit Compensation & Talent Strategies Report Highlights Resilience, Progress, and Innovation in the Sector The 2026 Nonprofit Compensation & Talent Strategies Report from Career Blazers Nonprofit Search offers salary benchmarks by organizational size (from under $2 million to over $250 million) and by geography for executive and mid-level [...]

Using AI in Nonprofit Recruiting and Hiring Organizations across industries, from corporate giants to small nonprofits, are evaluating how they attract, assess, and engage talent. At the heart of this is artificial intelligence (AI), a tool that is reshaping the way recruiters and HR teams think about recruiting and hiring. [...]

Hiring and Retaining Great Nonprofit Development Professionals Hiring development professionals is one of the most strategic decisions a nonprofit leader can make. Development staff are not just responsible for “bringing in money” — they shape donor relationships, sustain mission funding, and often influence the very trajectory of the organization.Turnover in fundraising [...]

Ways to Recognize Employee Dissatisfaction Before It’s Too Late Employee satisfaction is one of the strongest drivers of organizational success. When employees feel engaged, valued, and fulfilled, they deliver better results, stay longer, and contribute positively to company culture. On the other hand, dissatisfaction can quietly creep in and, if [...]

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 [...]