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How can small nonprofits be successful in strategic human resources management?

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The nonprofit sector is built on human resources (HR): the energy, efficiency and passion of its employees. Strategic human resources management (SHRM) is a fundamental factor in making the best use of these resources. But nonprofit leaders at all levels can still pursue SHRM systems, even with limited time and resources.

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Unions and their role in the social sector

Candid

In honor of Labor Day, this blog—the first in a two-part series—offers insights into the various roles that unions play within the social sector, based on data from available recent tax filings (2016 and on). . What is a union? . Unions are workplace-focused, membership organizations that advocate and negotiate on behalf of their members.

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Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration

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Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. The board plays the central role of visionary. What do we need to start asking ourselves now?

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Build a Board for the Digital Future

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podcast interview, my colleague Al Dea, Founder Edge of Work , explained this more contemporary attitude and positioning. Garth Jordan, CEO of the American Animal Hospital Association , talked about how that attitude aligns with the Board’s relationship with the executive director and the staff. “We’re

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. You can’t rely on staffers in your organization to fill this role. The opportunity to share challenges, in confidence, with the brightest colleagues in the business is an invaluable resource. It sounds simple. Career coaches and mentors are great.

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How to Approach a Nonprofit Job Interview with a For-Profit Attitude (and Résumé)

EveryAction

Nonprofits generally offer the unique opportunity for a “flexible” job role, or one where, more often than not, you’ll take on large projects or responsibilities without much support. Whether they’re called KPIs or quotas, metrics are essentially the milestones that an employee in your prescribed role should reach over a given time span.

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Is Your Remote Team Getting the TLC They Deserve? An Audit Delivers Answers

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IT specialists will also play a significant role. Evaluate Resources IT deficits equal a rocky road for remote work. If you don’t have the budget to provide these resources, you probably need to rethink staffing and business models. The attitudes are fresh, and work gets done in ways that are unique to each individual.”

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