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Volunteer Orientation and Training Tips

Volunteer Hub

Your volunteer orientation and training program should foster a happy, prepared volunteer base. A good orientation and training program will provide volunteers with a positive experience and first impression of your organization. Is your orientation and training program creating value and engagement?

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Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors

Bloomerang

Once you know what you need, craft clear board role descriptions that resonate and attract. Describe not just the roles but the impact these roles have. Consider using scoring rubrics or structured interview protocols to standardize evaluations and minimize bias to keep things equitable. Create clear board descriptions.

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Employee Recruitment and Retention: 4 Engagement Tips

Forj

Did you know that 47% of HR professionals have said that retention is the top talent management challenge they face, closely followed by recruitment at 36%? In the broadest sense, employee retention depends on a combination of factors, including work-life balance, benefits, compensation, development and learning opportunities , and more.

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3 Reasons to Explore Virtual Training For Nonprofit Staff

Connection Cafe

You may be thinking that it’s not the right time to consider additional employee training at your organization because everyone is stressed about the pandemic. However, that’s actually what makes it a perfect time to invest in new training programs! Improved Staff Retention Rates. Increased Fundraising ROI.

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Five Lessons for Creating an Effective (and Accountable) Nonprofit Board

Blue Avocado

Having been the only one in my business school class who chose a career in the nonprofit sector, I was able to use my MBA training to lead change and turnarounds. But the reality is that these people won’t necessarily be effective in a governance role. Takeaway 3: The board needs training.

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How can employee engagement strategies ensure nonprofit success?

ASU Lodestar Center

The onboarding process should be structured with the objective of finding the “right fit” for the organization, while also being prepared to meet the possible needs of that “right fit” as well. The process should be 30 to 90 days to ensure the employee feels supported and transitions into their new role successfully. Development.

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

ASU Lodestar Center

They lack the robust nonmonetary resources that larger counterparts rely on to gain SHRM insight, experience, and training. The organizational structure of small nonprofits also produces unique challenges. Small nonprofits have limited financial resources to invest in SHRM education and implementation. Solutions.